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Moneybagg Yo
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| Birth name | Demario Dewayne White Jr. |
| Born | September 22, 1991 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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| Partner(s) | Ari Fletcher |
| Children | 8 |
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Demario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is famous for his melodic trap and Southern hip hop music.
He signed with fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group, in 2016. Later, he also partnered with Interscope Records. His mixtapes Federal 3X (2017) and 2 Heartless (2018) helped him become widely known. These mixtapes reached numbers five and 16 on the Billboard 200 chart.
His studio albums, Reset (2018), 43va Heartless (2019), Time Served (2020), and A Gangsta's Pain (2021), were very successful. A Gangsta's Pain was his first album to reach number one on the chart. It also included the song "Wockesha," which was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Moneybagg Yo has received many awards and nominations. He was nominated for a Grammy Award. He also received nominations for the American Music Award, MTV Music Video Award, Hollywood Music in Media Award, and four iHeartRadio Music Award nominations. In 2021, he won the "Trapper of the Year" Award from rapper T.I..
Early Life and Beginnings
Growing Up in Memphis
Moneybagg Yo was born on September 22, 1991, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was raised by his single mother in the West Junction-Walker Homes area of South Memphis. He is the oldest of three children.
His childhood was sometimes difficult. His family often faced money problems. They sometimes did not have electricity, furniture, or running water. His mother worked hard to care for her children.
School Days and Music Dreams
Demario went to Mitchell High School. He left school in his senior year. He felt that staying in school was not helping him financially. He saw his mother struggling to provide for the family.
Growing up, Moneybagg loved hip hop music. He was inspired by artists like Boosie, Yo Gotti, and Future. He wanted to make a living from music. He started his career in 2011 with his first song, "F U Pay Me." He released several mixtapes, including From Da Block 2 Da Booth in 2012.
Music Career Highlights
Early Mixtapes and Breakthroughs (2016–2018)
In 2016, Moneybagg Yo released Federal Reloaded. This mixtape featured other artists like Y Grizzle and Young Dolph. His next project, ELO (Everybody Lives On), included Yo Gotti and Quavo from Migos.
He worked with Yo Gotti on their joint mixtape, 2 Federal, in October 2016. In February 2017, he released Heartless. This mixtape reached number 177 on the Billboard 200 chart. It featured YFN Lucci and Lil Durk.
In October 2017, Moneybagg released Federal 3X. This was his first release with Interscope Records. It featured YoungBoy Never Broke Again. In November 2017, he and YoungBoy released Fed Baby's. This mixtape included his first song with Future.
In 2018, Moneybagg Yo, his label Bread Gang, and N-Less Entertainment released a collection album. It was called Moneybagg Yo Presents: NLess Ent x Bread Gang. On February 14, 2018, he released 2 Heartless. This mixtape featured Quavo, Yo Gotti, Lil Baby, and BlocBoy JB.
He released the mixtape Bet On Me on July 27, 2018. It featured YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, and Gunna. Moneybagg Yo released his first studio album, Reset, in November 2018. It reached number 13 on the Billboard 200.
Continued Success and Chart-Topping Albums (2019–2021)
In May 2019, Moneybagg released his second studio album, 43va Heartless. His third album, Time Served, came out in January 2020. This album included "All Dat" and "U Played". These were his first songs to appear on the Hot 100 chart.
Time Served reached number three on the Billboard 200. It sold 66,000 units in its first week. A deluxe version of the album was released in May. On June 30, 2020, he released "Said Sum." This became his highest-charting song as a main artist.
Moneybagg Yo and rapper Blac Youngsta released a joint mixtape called Code Red in September 2020. Moneybagg also released a remix of "Said Sum?" with City Girls and DaBaby.
His fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain, was released on April 23, 2021. It featured artists like Future, Polo G, Lil Durk, and Pharrell Williams. This album became his first number-one project. It debuted with 110,000 units on the Billboard 200. It returned to the top spot in its third week. On June 1, 2021, Moneybagg released "Rookie of the Year." This song was a tribute to basketball player Ja Morant.
Recent Projects and Performances (2022–Present)
In July 2022, Moneybagg Yo performed at London's Wireless Festival. This was his first international show. In June 2023, he released the mixtape Hard to Love. It reached number ten on the US Billboard 200 chart.
In June 2024, he released his fifth studio album, Speak Now. It features artists like Chris Brown, Lil Durk, and Morgan Wallen. He released the deluxe edition of the album on September 27, 2024. It included GloRilla, Big Boogie, and BossMan Dlow.
Personal Life
Family and Lifestyle
Moneybagg Yo has eight children. He enjoys buying nice things for himself and his children. He often gives them expensive jewelry and other gifts. His family also has a personal chef.
He has become a very successful rapper from Memphis. He has to be careful about his safety, even in his hometown. He is often accompanied by security guards.
New Home and Community Work
In February 2022, Moneybagg Yo moved out of Memphis. He confirmed in an interview that he moved to Atlanta, Georgia. He did this to find more peace and focus on his family.
Even though he lives in Atlanta, he stays connected to South Memphis. He invests in local businesses, like an alkaline water company called Vior. He also bought a large piece of land in the area. He plans to name it after a friend and develop it into a community center. It will also have dirt bike paths and a paintball course. He said, "This for my neighborhood."
Relationships and Beliefs
Moneybagg Yo has been in an on-and-off relationship with influencer Ari Fletcher since 2019.
In 2018, Moneybagg Yo became a Muslim. He prays five times a day and fasts during Ramadan. He has said that his faith helped him make positive changes in his life.
Discography
Studio albums
- Reset (2018)
- 43va Heartless (2019)
- Time Served (2020)
- A Gangsta's Pain (2021)
- Speak Now (2024)
