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Not to be confused with Ruby Rose.
Rubi Rose
Benton in 2020
Born
Rubi Rose Benton

(1997-10-02) October 2, 1997 (age 27)
Lexington, Kentucky US
EducationGeorgia State University

Rubi Rose Benton (born October 2, 1997) is an American video vixen and rapper from Lexington, Kentucky. She first appeared in the music video for Migos' 2016 single "Bad and Boujee." She then pursued a recording career, first appearing on Playboi Carti's unreleased song, "On Top" in 2018.[1] A number of follow-up singles led up to the release of her debut mixtape, For the Streets (2020) through the label Hitco. Despite lukewarm reception, she gained wider success in her modeling career upon joining the subscription service OnlyFans earlier that year.[2] Benton made a cameo in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's music video for their 2020 single "WAP".[3]

In 2023, Benton signed with Josh Marshall's Mogul Vision, an imprint of Interscope Records to release the single "Hood Bitch Aesthetic". It is preceding the release of her forthcoming debut studio album.[4]

Early life

Rubi Rose Benton was born on October 2, 1997, in Lexington, Kentucky. Her mother Mina Ghebrelul is from Eritrea and her father John Benton is a lawyer of black and Japanese descent.[5] She has an older sister named Scarlette and a younger sister named Coral.[6] She lived for one year in Geneva, Switzerland. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia in her junior year of high school.[7][8] She studied politics at Georgia State University.[9] She grew up listening to Prince, Michael Jackson, Biggie, Marvin Gaye and Chaka Khan.[10] She is influenced by Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Future, Nicki Minaj, and Foxy Brown.[11][12][13]

Career

Benton first gained attention from appearing in Migos' music video for their single "Bad and Boujee".[14]

Benton began her musical career in September 2018, with a remix of Playboi Carti's song "On Top". In 2019, she gained further traction with her single "Big Mouth".[15] In 2019, she was signed by A&R Chris Turner to LA Reid's record label Hitco Entertainment.[16] Rose made a cameo appearance in American rapper Cardi B's music video for her single "WAP", released on August 7, 2020.[17]

On December 25, 2020, Benton released her first official mixtape For the Streets, which contained guest appearances from Future and PartyNextDoor.[18] The mixtape saw generally negative reviews and failed to chart.[19] Benton was selected for the 2021 XXL Annual Freshman List.[20]

In 2023, she signed with Josh Marshall onto his label Mogul Vision, which operates as part of Interscope Records. After a hiatus from music, she released her single "Hood Bitch Aesthetic" in October of that year.[21] The following month, she joined rapper Sexyy Red on her "Hottest Hood Princess" Tour.[22]

Discography

  • For the Streets (2020)

References

  1. ^ "Rubi Rose Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Rubi Rose Sells Photos of Her Feet and Shocks Fans". XXL.com. October 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Ukiomogbe, Juliana (2020-12-09). "Mulatto, Rubi Rose, and Sukihana: Meet the Women of "WAP"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  4. ^ Garcia, Thania (June 29, 2023). "Music Industry Moves: Interscope Geffen Teams With Josh Marshall's Mogul Vision".
  5. ^ "Rubi Rose - Biography". IMDb.
  6. ^ Rose, Rubi (February 18, 2021). "rubi rose q&a ... kinda". Youtube.
  7. ^ Rice, Lillyanne (July 22, 2020). "Inside Rubi Rose's life, Including her parents and boyfriend". TheNetline.
  8. ^ Ukiomogbe, Juliana (December 9, 2020). "Rubi Rose, and Sukihana: Meet the Women of "WAP"". Interview Magazine.
  9. ^ Ransom, Danielle (November 6, 2020). "Atlanta Rapper Rubi Rose Has Popstar Ambitions From Madonna And Industry Insight From Kendrick Lamar". BET.com.
  10. ^ "The Break Presents: Rubi Rose". May 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "Rubi Rose Is The Cardi B-Cosigned Rapper Who's Unapologetically Herself". Nylon. February 23, 2021.
  12. ^ Cline, Georgette (June 16, 2021). "Rubi Rose - 2021 XXL Freshman". XXL Mag.
  13. ^ "The Rise of RUBI ROSE Through the Power of Music". August 20, 2021.
  14. ^ Ukiomogbe, Juliana (2020-12-09). "Mulatto, Rubi Rose, and Sukihana: Meet the Women of "WAP"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  15. ^ Inoyo, Vicky (December 29, 2020). "Rubi Rose is rising to the top while making music 'For The Streets' [Interview]". Earmilk.
  16. ^ Ju, Shirley (December 6, 2019). "Rubi Rose On Signing To HitCo, "Big Mouth," DMs & More!". Flaunt Magazine.
  17. ^ Williams, Aaron (August 11, 2020). "Meet The Next Wave Of Female Rappers, Courtesy Of Cardi B's 'WAP'". UPROXX. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  18. ^ Rose, Jordan (December 24, 2020). "Listen to Rubi Rose's New Project 'For The Streets' f/ Future & PARTYNEXTDOOR". Complex.
  19. ^ "Rubi Rose Enlists Future and PARTYNEXTDOOR for Debut Mixtape 'For The Streets'". Hypebeast. 2020-12-27. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  20. ^ Rose, Rubi (July 9, 2021). "RUBI ROSE'S 2021 XXL FRESHMAN FREESTYLE". XXL.
  21. ^ Garcia, Thania (2023-06-29). "Music Industry Moves: Interscope Geffen Teams With Josh Marshall's Mogul Vision". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  22. ^ "Rubi Rose to join Sexxy Red's nationwide tour 'Hood Hottest Princess': See dates - GRUNGECAKE™". grungecake.com. 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
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