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Drake Could Pay For Soulja Boy & DDG's Boxing Match

Drake Could Pay For Soulja Boy & DDG’s Boxing Match

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Soulja Boy Speaks Out Over Being Found Liable For Rape

Soulja Boy Speaks Out After Being Found Liable For Rape

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Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay Woman $4 Million In Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Soulja Boy Ordered To Pay Woman $4 Million In Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Soulja Boy's Rape Accuser Demands Almost $75 Million In Damages

Soulja Boy’s Rape Accuser Demands Almost $75 Million In Damages

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Soulja Boy Flamed By Marlon Wayans On Hilarious AI Country Diss Song

Soulja Boy Flamed By Marlon Wayans On Hilarious AI Country Diss Song

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Soulja Boy Teases Marlon Wayans Diss Song After Being Offered 'Crackhead' Movie Role

Soulja Boy Teases Marlon Wayans Diss Song After Being Offered ‘Crackhead’ Movie Role

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Soulja Boy & Marlon Wayans Get Into Heated Spat Over Rap Career Slander

Soulja Boy & Marlon Wayans Get Into Heated Spat Over Rap Career Slander

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Soulja Boy & Tyga Fire Back At Bhad Bhabie's Wild Claims About Their Sex Lives

Soulja Boy & Tyga Fire Back At Bhad Bhabie’s Wild Claims About Their Sex Lives

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Snoop Dogg, Nelly & Soulja Boy Defended By Stephen A. Smith Over Trump Sets In Heated Rant

Snoop Dogg, Nelly & Soulja Boy Defended By Stephen A. Smith Over Trump Performances

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Soulja Boy - 'Ricky Rubio'

Soulja Boy – ‘Ricky Rubio’

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Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & Soulja Boy Perform At Pro-Trump ‘Crypto Ball’ Celebration In D.C. 

Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & Soulja Boy Perform At Pro-Trump ‘Crypto Ball’ Celebration In D.C.

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Soulja Boy - 'Pints'

Soulja Boy – ‘Pints’

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Soulja Boy Fires Back At Plies’ Copyright Lawsuit: ‘You Need To Change Your Name To Lies’ 

Soulja Boy Fires Back At Plies’ Copyright Lawsuit: ‘You Need To Change Your Name To Lies’

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Ludacris Checks Soulja Boy Over 'First Rapper To Fly An Airplane' Claim

Ludacris Checks Soulja Boy Over ‘First Rapper To Fly An Airplane’ Claim

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New Music Friday: New Albums From NLE Choppa, DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo & More

New Music Friday: New Albums From NLE Choppa, DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo & More

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New Music Friday: New Albums From Killer Mike, JPEGMAFIA, Wiz Khalifa & More

New Music Friday: New Albums From Killer Mike, JPEGMAFIA, Wiz Khalifa & More

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Real Name: DeAndre Cortez Way

Aliases: Big Soulja, Young Draco

Soulja Boy
BORN:
Jul 28, 1990
AGE:
34
NET WORTH:
$30 Million
HEIGHT:
5'8

BIO

A master self-promoter and innovator, Soulja Boy is credited as one of the first rappers to use social media to advance his career. His debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks starting in September 2007. The track was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 50th Grammy Awards. While some regarded him as a “one-hit” wonder, "Turn My Swag On,” the third single from his Souljaboytellem.com, topped the US Rap Charts and peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100. Since then, Soulja Boy has released several albums, hit songs, and remains one of the most entertaining personalities in Hip-Hop.

PROPS

  • He was one of the first rappers to go viral using YouTube and Myspace.
  • He became the first artist whose song sold three million digital copies on Jan. 6, 2008.
  • “Crank That” sold over 10 Million records.
  • He starred in his own animated series.
  • He started his own label Stacks On Deck Entertainment

Top Soulja Boy Questions

What was Soulja Boy’s first label deal?

He was signed to Interscope in 2007.

Where was Soulja Boy born?

He was born in Chicago and raised in Atlanta.

What was Soulja Boy’s first album?

Unsigned & Still Major: Da Album Before da Album was his first independent album.

How old was Soulja Boy when he released “Crank That?”

He was 16-years-old.

Does Soulja Boy have any children?

He has no children.

Who is Soulja Boy signed to now?

He’s currently signed to Virgin Records.

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