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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 | 2010–present |
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| Children | 4 |
DeMario DeWayne White Jr. (born September 22, 1991), known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. Known for his melodic blend of trap and Southern hip hop music, he has gained recognition for his sharp lyricism, "mellow" vocal delivery, and themes that delve into introspection.
White is signed to Collective Music Group, a record label founded by fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti, in a joint venture with Interscope Records. Throughout his career, White has released several critically acclaimed albums and mixtapes, including Federal 3X (2017) and 2 Heartless (2018), both of which debuted in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 chart at No. 5 and No. 16 respectively. His third album, Time Served, which was released in January 2020, debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, while his fourth album, A Gangsta's Pain, became his first chart-topping project upon its release in April 2021.
White has won multiple awards, including the 2021 Trapper of the Year award. He has also been nominated for various awards from organizations such as the American Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Early life
DeMario DeWayne White Jr. was born on September 22, 1991, in South Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in the Walker Homes neighborhood.
Career
2011–2013: Early life and career
Growing up in South Memphis, Moneybagg had a love for hip hop music from a young age and was heavily influenced by artists such as Boosie, Yo Gotti, Juvenile, and Future. According to him, he was captivated by everything about their lives and aspirations. "Everything about their life, I just fell in love with," he said in an interview reflecting on his childhood. In an effort to escape the struggles of life in the hood, Moneybagg turned to rapping as a means of making a living. He began his career in 2011 with the release of his first official single "F U Pay Me". Over the following years, he released several mixtapes, including Da Block 2 Da Booth in 2012. In a 2022 interview with the New York Times, Moneybagg spoke about how during the early stages of his career he had to sacrifice important moments in his life and his children's lives such as birthdays, holidays, football games and even simple things like doughnuts with his dad, as he was focused on providing for his children and making a name for himself in the industry.
2016–2018: Release of several mixtapes, and Moneybagg's debut studio album, Reset.
In 2016, he released two more mixtapes, including All Gas No Brakes in 2016.One of which won a Memphis Hip Hop Award for Mixtape of the Year. Federal Reloaded, a revision of the first installment of the Federal series, featured guest appearances from Y Grizzle, Young Dolph and OG Boo Dirty, among others. The follow-up, ELO (Everybody Lives On), included guest appearances from Yo Gotti and Migos' Quavo, among others. His work with Yo Gotti continued on a joint effort titled 2 Federal, released in October 2016. Heartless arrived in February 2017 and charted at No. 177 on the Billboard 200. The mixtape featured guest appearances from YFN Lucci and Lil Durk. In October 2017, Moneybagg released Federal 3X, his debut with Interscope since signing a distribution deal. The mixtape contains a sole feature from YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Following the release of his tape with Youngboy titled Fed Baby's, as Moneybagg began to gain broader recognition, he was surprised to learn that many established stars such as Future, were long-time fans of his music. He has been quoted saying to the New York times "A lot of people were really riding, listening to my music, that you wouldn't expect". In 2018, Moneybagg Yo delivered a compilation album: Moneybagg Yo Presents: NLess Ent x Bread Gang. The project was released on January 1, 2018. On February 14, 2018, Moneybagg released his sequel mixtape to 2017's Heartless, 2 Heartless with features from Quavo, Yo Gotti, Lil Baby, and BlocBoy JB and production from Zaytoven and Southside. On July 27, 2018, he released a nine-track mixtape, Bet On Me, with features from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, and Gunna with the production handled from Tay Keith, Drum God, Javar and others. Moneybagg Yo released his debut studio album Reset in November 2018.
2019–2021: 43va Heartless, Time Served, and A Gangsta's Pain.
To start off 2019, Moneybagg released his second studio album, 43va Heartless, in May 2019. His third studio album, Time Served, was released in January 2020. It includes "All Dat" and "U Played", his first Hot 100-charting singles. The album reached number three on the Billboard 200, with 66,000 units sold during its first week of release. It was followed up by a deluxe edition in May. On June 30, 2020, he released the single "Said Sum", his highest-charting song as a lead artist. After Moneybagg Yo and fellow rapper Blac Youngsta both announced they would be releasing their respective solo albums on a shared day of September 18, 2020, the rappers took this to social media two days before to announce they would instead release a collaborative mixtape titled Code Red. Moneybagg Yo also released a remix of "Said Su?m", featuring American hip hop group City Girls and American rapper DaBaby, which is included on the mixtape. Moneybagg released his fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain, on April 23, 2021. It features guest appearances from Kaash Paige, Big30, Future, Polo G, Lil Durk, Jhené Aiko, and Pharrell Williams. The album became his first number-one project, debuting with 110,000 units on the Billboard 200, and returned to the top in its third week. On June 1, 2021, Moneybagg released the standalone single, "Rookie of the Year", an ode to basketball player Ja Morant.
2022–present: London's Wireless Festival
In July 2022, Moneybagg performed to tens of thousands of people at London's Wireless Festival, in what was his first international show "Trap taking over the world now," he said when speaking the New York Times, "It ain't limited no more."
Personal life
Moneybagg Yo has four children. He is known for indulging in luxurious items and experiences, not only for himself, but also for his children, often gifting them with high-end jewelry and other expensive items. They also have a personal chef.
Moneybagg has grown into the biggest rap star to emerge from Memphis in generations, self-admittedly making $150,000 per-concert on some occasions and has been involved in several public feuds with other artists. As a result, he has to be mindful of his safety, even when he is in his hometown. Throughout his day with New York times journalist Jon Caramanica, he was accompanied by two large security guards with military training. This is a precautionary measure to ensure his safety and security as he continues to gain fame and success in the music industry.
In February 2022, it was reported that Moneybagg Yo was allegedly relocating outside of his hometown of Memphis. The news came after the death of his friend Nuskie. The passing of Nuskie is thought to have had a significant impact on Moneybagg Yo, leading him to make the decision to relocate. In a 2022 interview with the New York Times, he confirmed that he had relocated to Atlanta, GA to maintain a sense of peace and focus on the family he has with the mother of his children.
Even though Moneybagg now primarily lives in Atlanta, he has stayed connected to his roots in South Memphis and has been actively investing in local businesses such as an alkaline water called Vior. He has also bought a large plot of land in the area in which he plans to name after his late friend, Nuskie, and develop into a community center, dirt bike paths, and paintball course. "This for my neighborhood," he said.
Relationships
In 2019, rumors circulated that Megan Thee Stallion and Moneybagg Yo were dating after collaborating on music. In a January 2020 interview, Moneybagg Yo confirmed that the two had a relationship but that they eventually broke up. However, fans speculated that Megan Thee Stallion had dissed Moneybagg Yo In her 2020 single "B.I.T.C.H.", with lyrics that seemed to reference cheating rumors. After his short dating experience with Megan Thee Stallion, it was evident that he'd been back in union with Alexisua Richardson, who is known as "The Real Poison Ivy" and the mother of his children. The year 2023 led to another reuniting and breakup between Moneybagg Yo and Poison Ivy, and again during June 2023, Moneybagg Yo made another song about Poison Ivy titled "F My BM". Moneybagg Yo's latest song about Poison Ivy is about how her psychic abilities were accurate when exposing his cheating mistakes.
Despite this, the two are said to be on civil terms after partnering on a restaurant together in April 2023 but both have moved on to other relationships, with Poison Ivy rumored to be dating the rapper Lil Baby [1]
Religion
In 2018, Moneybagg Yo converted to Islam, taking his Shahada from rapper Kevin Gates. He prays five times a day with his $8,000 prayer mat and fasts during Ramadan.
Discography
- Reset (2018)
- 43va Heartless (2019)
- Time Served (2020)
- A Gangsta's Pain (2021)
