NLE Choppa facts for kids
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NLE Choppa
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| Birth name | Bryson LaShun Potts |
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| Born | November 1, 2002 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Bryson LaShun Potts, born on November 1, 2002, is an American rapper and YouTuber. He is known by his stage name NLE Choppa. He first became famous in 2019 with his song "Shotta Flow". This song became very popular and was even certified platinum. It also reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. After this success, he released his first collection of songs, called an extended play (EP), named Cottonwood.
NLE Choppa later signed with Warner Records. He released his first studio album, Top Shotta, in 2020. This album was a big hit, reaching the top ten on the US Billboard 200 chart. It included popular songs like "Camelot" and "Walk Em Down" with Roddy Ricch. He has also released mixtapes like From Dark to Light (2020) and Me vs. Me (2022). His second studio album, Cottonwood 2, came out in 2023.
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His Early Life
Bryson Lashun Potts was born on November 1, 2002. His father is African American, and his mother is Jamaican. He grew up in Southeast Memphis, Tennessee, in an area called Parkway Village.
He went to Cordova High School where he played basketball. When he was 15, he started making up rhymes with his friends. By the time he was 16, he decided to take music seriously.
His Music Journey
Starting Out and First Hits
NLE Choppa's mother, Angela Potts, has been his manager since he started rapping. He released his first song, "No Love Anthem," in March 2018. Back then, he used the name YNR Choppa. In July, he put out his first mixtape called No Love the Takeover.
In December 2018, he was part of a group song called "No Chorus Pt. 3." His part in the song and his dance moves in the music video made him stand out. This helped him get noticed online.
After gaining attention, he released his breakthrough song, "Shotta Flow." The music video quickly got 10 million views. Pitchfork magazine praised the song for his energetic style. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2019 and later reached number 36. A new version of the song with Blueface came out in June. The original song was certified platinum, meaning it sold a lot of copies.
In February, he released "Shotta Flow 2," which also became very popular. Many record labels wanted to sign him. However, he chose to sign with an independent company called UnitedMasters. This allowed him to keep control of his music. In March, he released "Capo" and was featured on a song by Birdman and Juvenile. He also released "Birdboy" in April 2019.
In May, Choppa released "Blocc Is Hot," a song that paid tribute to Lil Wayne, one of his favorite rappers. He also performed at the Beale Street Music Festival in his hometown. On June 14, 2019, he released "Free YoungBoy." This song was the first release from his own music label, No Love Entertainment (NLE). He started this label with Warner Records.
On September 13, 2019, NLE Choppa released "Camelot." This song reached number 37 in the US, becoming his second top 40 hit. On December 20, 2019, he released his first EP, Cottonwood. The EP was named after the area where he grew up. It included "Shotta Flow" and its remix, plus a song with Meek Mill. A short film with the same name was also released.
Big Albums and New Directions
NLE Choppa's first studio album, Top Shotta, was released on August 7, 2020. Before the album, he released songs like "Walk Em Down" with Roddy Ricch in March. He also released "Shotta Flow 5" in June and "Narrow Road" with Lil Baby in July.
In August 2020, XXL magazine included NLE Choppa in their "Freshman Class," which highlights new and rising artists. In September, he shared that he wanted to make music that spreads positivity. On November 1, his birthday, he released a new project called From Dark to Light. The album cover showed him in a peaceful setting with butterflies and a rainbow, showing his new spiritual journey.
More Music and Me vs. Me
NLE Choppa continued to release new music. In February 2021, he hinted at "Shotta Flow 6" and "Walk Em Down 2" with Lil Durk. His fifth mixtape, Me vs. Me, came out on January 28, 2022. This mixtape had 16 songs and featured other artists like Young Thug, Polo G, G Herbo, and Moneybagg Yo. "Shotta Flow 6" was released on the same day with a music video.
In November 2022, he was featured on rapper Lambo40e’s song "Self Esteem." He released the single "Shotta Flow 7" in December 2023.
His Music Style
NLE Choppa is known for his energetic and strong rapping style. He often uses "animated vocals" and an aggressive tone, which was clear in his song "Shotta Flow." His music has also been described as "melodic" but still powerful.
As a child, he listened to groups like UGK and Lil Wayne. He also listened to a lot of local music from Memphis.
Life Outside Music
NLE Choppa became a parent for the first time on June 20, 2020. He shared that this made him want to be a better person.
In August 2020, he started a YouTube channel called "Awakened Choppa." On this channel, he shares his journey towards a healthier lifestyle. This includes eating vegan food and gardening.
On August 16, 2023, he and Marissa Da’Nae welcomed his second child.
Discography
Studio albums
- Top Shotta (2020)
- Cottonwood 2 (2023)
