Soulja Boy

BORN: Jul 28, 1990
AGE:34
NET WORTH:$30 Million
HEIGHT:5'8
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Real Name: DeAndre Cortez Way

Aliases: Big Soulja, Young Draco

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
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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.

Soulja Boy

Real name: DeAndre Cortez Way

Aliases: Big Soulja, Young Draco

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News | Jul 14, 2023, 2:00 PM PDT

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News | Jul 8, 2023, 7:00 AM PDT

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News | Jul 6, 2023, 9:00 AM PDT

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News | Jul 2, 2023, 3:30 PM PDT

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Soulja Boy Reacts To TikTok Star's Claim He 'Ate Her Ass'

Soulja Boy Hilariously Reacts To TikTok Star's Claim He 'Ate Her Ass'

News | Jun 13, 2023, 10:30 AM PDT

Soulja Boy Demands Retrial In Assault & Kidnapping Case, Accuses Jury Of Misconduct

Soulja Boy Demands Retrial In Assault & Kidnapping Case, Accuses Jury Of Misconduct

News | Jun 11, 2023, 12:30 PM PDT

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Soulja Boy Laughs Off Past Bow Wow Beef: ‘We Were Beefing About Lamborghinis’

News | Jun 1, 2023, 2:00 PM PDT

Soulja Boy Explains How He Made $100K A Month From ‘Kiss Me Thru The Phone’

Soulja Boy Explains How He Made $100K A Month From ‘Kiss Me Thru The Phone’

News | May 25, 2023, 3:50 AM PDT

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Soulja Boy Was ‘Talking’ To Ice Spice Before She Blew Up

Soulja Boy Claims He Was ‘Talking’ To Ice Spice Before She Blew Up

News | May 18, 2023, 10:45 AM PDT

Soulja Boy Says NBA Youngboy & Lil Durk 'Beef' Was 'Competition’

Soulja Boy Says ‘Beef’ With NBA Youngboy & Lil Durk Was ‘Just Competition’

News | May 16, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT