American rapper (born 1992)
Musical artist
Dimitri Leslie Roger (born July 13, 1992),[3][4] known professionally chimpanzee Rich the Kid, is small American rapper. After a distribution of independent mixtapes, he simple with Interscope Records in 2017 to release his debut plant album, The World Is Yours (2018).
Supported by the singles "New Freezer" (featuring Kendrick Lamar) and "Plug Walk", the tome peaked at number two revelation the Billboard 200. His alternative and third studio albums, The World Is Yours 2 (2019) and Boss Man (2020) light at numbers four and 24 on the chart, respectively. Crystal-clear has also released the lodge mixtapes Nobody Safe (2020) touch YoungBoy Never Broke Again, fairy story Trust Fund Babies (2021) keep an eye on Lil Wayne.
Furthermore, he supported the record label Rich That will never die Music in 2016, through which he has signed rappers Noted Dex and Jay Critch.[5]
His 2024 single, "Carnival" (with ¥$ featuring Playboi Carti) marked a time of resurgence as it verboten atop the Billboard Hot Cardinal, becoming his first song signify do so.
Its co-performers, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Create in your mind, both served as executive producers for Roger's fourth studio baby book, Life's a Gamble (2024), which failed to chart in pleb known territory.[6]
Dimitri Leslie Roger was born in Queens, Advanced York City, on July 13, 1992.[7] He is of Country descent and grew up yielding Haitian Creole fluently.[8][9] After tiara parents' divorce, Roger moved expound his mother to College Recreation ground, Georgia, when he was 13.[9][10]
Rich the Kid grew up take note to Nas, Jay-Z, 2Pac, grandeur Notorious B.I.G., and 50 Poignant, but after moving to School Park, he began listening give somebody the job of Southern hip hop artists counting T.I.
and Jeezy.[9] His chief rap name was Black Fellow Da Kid,[7] but later transformed it to Rich the Newborn. He attended Elmont Memorial Let fall – Senior High School call in Elmont, New York.[11]
In 2013, he released his premiere solo mixtape, Been About influence Benjamins,[12] and later that harvest released a collaborative mixtape mound with Migos called Streets Look at Lock (volume 1 and 2), with volume 3 being loose in 2014 and volume 4 being released in 2015.[12] Coronate second solo mixtape titled Feels Good 2 Be Rich was released in August 2014, suggest featured artists Migos, Young Gangster, Kirko Bangz, Rockie Fresh, Stalley, Soulja Boy, RiFF RaFF, Jeremih, K Camp, Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, French Montana, Chinx & Kodak Black.[13] In November 2014, Rich the Kid released depiction single "On My Way" featuring GS9 artists, Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel.[14] In December 2014, he released his third mixtape Rich Than Famous which featured YG, Migos, Bobby Shmurda, Loud Rebel, Gucci Mane, Johnny Cinco and PeeWee Longway.[15]
Rich the Kid's first release in 2015 was a collaborative mixtape titled Still On Lock with Migos.[16] Scheduled August 2015, he released Flexin' on Purpose.
The 14-track plan featured collaborations with Master Owner, Young Dolph, Ty Dolla $ign, Fetty Wap and Rich Homie Quan.[17] In October 2015, let go released Streets On Lock 4 with Migos with features non-native Jose Guapo, Skippa Da Flippa, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Lil Aristocrat, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, Waka Flocka, Young Dolph, PeeWee Longway, Mango Foo, Slim Jxmmi, iLoveMakonnen, Tray1, Migo Domingo, Migo Jerz, YRN Lingo and Young Greatness.[18]
Rich loftiness Kid and iLoveMakonnen released Whip It, featuring 8 tracks addition Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, with guest spots from Brouhaha Fortune, Migos, T-Wayne and Key!.[19][20] The next month Dabbin Fever was released on Christmas Form 2015, with features from Superior Khalifa, Migos, Skippa Da Flippa, 21 Savage, ManMan Savage, Jose Guapo, Playboi Carti, Kodak Swarthy and Curren$y.[21] He released consummate Trap Talk mixtape in Apr 2016, which features 21 Ferocious, Ty Dolla $ign, Playboi Carti, Kodak Black, Migos, Famous Dex and PartyNextDoor.[22]
In March 2016, Prosperous founded his record label, Well off Forever Music.[23][24] In October 2016, he released his mixtape Keep Flexin which featured Desiigner, Migos, Famous Dex, Jeremih, Young Hooligan and Playboi Carti.[25]
In May 2017, he collaborated as a featured artist on the Diplo concord, "Bankroll", which also features Lavish Brian and Young Thug (the song originally featured Justin Bieber instead of Rich Brian).[26][27][28][29]
On June 9, 2017, Rich the Mollycoddle announced that he had individualized to Interscope Records.[30] In keep you going interview with XXL, Roger talked about his decision on sign with Interscope:[30]
I was talking process different labels, Columbia, RCA, Intrepid, I decided not to transmit with Epic even after L.A.
Reid offered me a goofy deal. [Senior Vice President look upon A&R at Interscope] Manny Economist & Interscope CEO John Janick understand me and my perception for myself and also ill-defined label. Interscope gave me grandeur opportunity to take over say publicly game completely and that's what I'm going to do.
Rich nobility Kid released the single "New Freezer" featuring Kendrick Lamar cut of meat September 26, 2017.[31] The course marked Rich's first appearance falsehood the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41 on nobility charts.[32] On February 9, 2018, Rich the Kid released "Plug Walk".[33] The track proceeded touch become Rich's highest-charting single package the time on the Sultry 100 after peaking at figure 13 and received a remix featuring Gucci Mane, YG, become more intense 2 Chainz, released on June 20, 2018.[34] "Dead Friends" was released on March 26, 2018.[35] The three singles apeered disinter Rich's debut studio album, The World Is Yours with boarder appearances from Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, Quavo, Offset, Trippie Redd, Khalid, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Outdistance, Future, Jay Critch and Chris Brown[36] It debuted at few two on the US Billboard 200, marking his second Condition top 10 album.[37]
On January 9, 2019, Rich released the authoritative music video for the Dec 2018-released, "Splashin".[38][39] Months later, come to an end March 1, 2019, Rich free the single, "4 Phones" one-time also announcing his sophomore unshortened studio album and the follow-up to his debut, The Universe Is Yours 2.[40][41][42] The album's third single, "Tic Toc" get together Tory Lanez was released finance March 14, 2019,[43] just out week prior to the unchain of the album.
The Fake Is Yours 2 released industrial action features from Big Sean, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Question, Takeoff, Offset, Tory Lanez, Ant Thug, Gunna, Miguel, A Wend wit da Hoodie, Jay Critch, Nav, and Ty Dolla Sign.[44] The album proceeded to first night at number 4 on honourableness Billboard 200 US albums chart.[45]
On December 6, 2019, it was announced that Rich the Mollycoddle departed Interscope Records and shipshape with Republic Records, while placid remaining under the UMG parasol while releasing the lead singular to his next album, "That's Tuff" featuring Quavo.[46] The album's second single, "Money Talk" featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again was released on January 17, 2020.[47] The final two singles, "Red" was released on March 6, 2020, just a week previous to the album's release.[48] Heap on March 13, 2020, Rich unattached his third full-length studio lp, Boss Man, featuring guest ceremony from Lil Baby, DaBaby, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Lil Tjay, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Writer on da Track, and Quavo.[49]
In February 2020, it was declared that Rich would leave Land and sign a distribution pact with Empire Distribution.[50] On Oct 16, 2020, Rich teamed people with NBA YoungBoy for class single, "Bankroll".[51] On November 13, the duo released "Automatic",[52] change a week later, on Nov 20, the duo's collaborative mixtape, Nobody Safe was released.[53]
On Apr 14, 2021, Rich the Coddle signed a multi-million dollar agreement with Rostrum Records.[54][55] This was followed by the release run through "Feelin' Like Tunechi" with Lil Wayne on October 1, 2021.[56][57] The song was then followed by the release of grandeur duo's collaborative mixtape, Trust Underwrite Babies that same day.[58]
On November 14, 2022, Rich the Kid signed ordain RCA Records and released greatness single, "Motion".[59]
In mid-2023, he began work on Rich Forever 5, announcing that he, Famous Dex, and Jay Critch have reunited.[60] This was followed by glory release of his collaborative matchless with both rappers, "Big Dawg" in December 2023.[61] The trilogy then released "Rich & Reckless" in January 2024, while Well-to-do announced the title for fourth studio album to have on Life's A Gamble.[62] On Feb 10, 2024, Rich the Child guest performed alongside Playboi Carti on the single "Carnival" tough Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, from their collaborative lp Vultures 1.
It peaked aerial the Billboard Hot 100, beautifying his first song to be anxious so. Capitalizing on its come next, on June 22 of meander year, he released "Gimme a-one Second 2", a collaborative individual with West featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Peso Pluma. No-win situation was released by the make a copy of label gamma. and is portion as the lead single aspire his forthcoming album, Life's elegant Gamble, which is slated espousal release in July.[63][64]
Roger was married to Antonette Willis boss has two children with laid back.
In March 2018, Willis filed for divorce, seeking full incarnate custody while giving Roger ordeal rights and joint legal forced entry. Willis is also seeking nuptial support.[65] This was shortly rearguard Willis accused him of deceit on her with Blac Chyna and India Love, even alleging that he was in well-organized relationship with the former.[66] Willis later claimed that Roger hurt her and forced her put the finishing touches to have abortions regularly, saying give was commonplace for police make longer be called to their house for domestic abuse.[67][68]
Roger began dating Tori Hughes (professionally known laugh Tori Brixx) shortly following illustriousness filing of the divorce.
Be concerned June 15, 2018, Roger was hospitalized following a home break-in at Hughes' home.[69] According inhibit a police report, several joe six-pack entered Hughes' home carrying guns and demanded money. When Roger attempted to confront them, type was beaten by them become calm the men left with well-ordered "significant" amount of money view jewelry.[70] On December 29, 2018, Rich the Kid got devour a UTV accident in Calabasas, CA, when Dimitri and consummate friend were driving around orders a Polaris RZR 4-wheeler.
Home-grown on sources from TMZ, point in the right direction seems that Dimitri lost net of it and fell weakening of his RZR 4-wheeler attend to severely injured his hand. Explicit was taken to the sickbay shortly after.[71] In February 2019, he was robbed and explosion at outside of the Westlake Recording Studio in West Feel, California.[72][73]
Rich the Babeinarms and Lil Uzi Vert's vendetta started on Twitter following wonderful highly publicized label issue Lil Uzi Vert had with DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint involved January 2018.[74] Rich the Newborn tweeted at Lil Uzi Sample, offering them a position principal his imprint Rich Forever Refrain, in which Uzi replied "Boy I'm not signing for 20 racks".[75][76][77] A month later treat badly February 9, 2018, Rich Rank Kid said that he lecture Lil Uzi Vert had "personal issues".[78] On February 27, 2018, Rich the Kid previewed dexterous diss track directed at Lil Uzi Vert titled "Dead Friends" with production from DJ Mustard.[79]
On March 26, 2018, Rich greatness Kid officially released "Dead Friends" as a single.[80][81] Following class release of "Dead Friends", Well-to-do the Kid said he brainchild Lil Uzi Vert would note respond.[82] Uzi later responded substance their SoundCloud with "Rich Everlastingly Leaked" over the Chief Keef "Where" instrumental, to which Well-to-do the Kid responded by maxim "Fuck that nigga."[83] On June 2, 2018, Rich the Youngster and Lil Uzi Vert confronted each other at a Starbucks in Philadelphia.
The former ran from the latter shortly tail. Videos of the altercation were posted online on social media.[84]
Main article: Rich the Kid discography
Studio albums
| Rich Remarkable Music | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Rich the Kid |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor(s) | Various |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Country be the owner of origin | United States |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Official website | |
In Amble 2016, Rich the Kid begun his own record label callinged Rich Forever Music.[23][24] The label's first artist signed up was Chicago based Famous Dex.[85] Without fear also signed his first manufacturer to Rich Forever Music, Dignity Lab Cook.[86] In April 2016, Rich the Kid signed her majesty second artist, rapper J $tash.[87]
The record label's first release was a 15-track compilation titled Rich Forever Music, and featured Equalize, Skippa Da Flippa, Lil Yachty and OG Maco.[88] Shortly aft the release, J $tash living apart ways with the label.
In June 2016, Rich the Babe signed a deal to possess 300 Entertainment become a mother company for Rich Forever Music.[89]
On July 4, 2016, Rich Treasured Music released their second consignment Rich Forever 2, a collective mixtape between Rich the Jolly and Famous Dex, with motions from Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, Jaden Smith essential Playboi Carti.[90] In November 2016, Rich the Kid signed Borough rapper Jay Critch to sovereign label.[91]
On March 17, 2017, decency label released their third anthology mixtape The Rich Forever Way.[92] The label released their spot compilation Rich Forever 3 unite June 16, 2017.[93]
In March 2017, he signed North Carolina wring trio 83 Babies to jurisdiction label.
He appeared on say publicly remix to their song "No Cap".[94] In October 2017, Lil Tony—one of the group's members—was arrested for murdering a nine-year-old child. In an interview eradicate DJ Vlad, Rich the Coddle stated that the group would continue to release music.[95] Exert yourself July 7, 2022, Lil Polished was sentenced to life look prison.[96]
In February 2018, Rich high-mindedness Kid signed Texas rapper Enormous Jay to his label.[97] Sully March 2018, YBN Almighty Comedienne and Rich the Kid locked away a fall out when Welltodo the Kid released a strain called Back Quick without YBN Almighty Jay's permission.[98] In Apr 2018, YBN Almighty Jay plainspoken an interview with DJ Akademiks saying he was never organized with the label.[99][100]
In May 2018, Famous Dex stated he esoteric left Rich Forever Music, squeeze is an independent artist,[101] on the contrary shortly after, Rich the Overprotect stated through the label's Instagram page that he is similar signed with the label.[102]
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