Safaree Samuels

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Safaree Samuels
Safaree at Icebox in January 2019
Born
Safaree Lloyd Samuels

(1981-07-04) July 4, 1981 (age 42)
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Other namesScaff Beezy
VVS Beezy
Citizenship
  • Jamaica[1]
  • United States
Years active2000–present
Spouse
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(m. 2019)​
Children1
Musical career
GenresHip hop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
  • 916%
  • Stuntgang
  • H2O
  • X-Ray

Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is an American rapper, songwriter and television personality. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars. Samuels is also known as a solo artist. In 2016, he joined the cast of the VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, he moved back to his hometown of New York City and joined the Love & Hip Hop: New York cast.

Early life

Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in Brooklyn, New York City on July 4, 1981. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha Samuels.[3][4] He attended Midwood High School.[5]

Career

Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar and Seven Up.[6] In 2004, the group recorded the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria, "Don't Mess With", which was featured on the compilation album ThemeAddict: WWE The Music, Vol.6.[7] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[8]

In 2010, Samuels co-wrote the single "Did It On'em" for Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday. In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[9] In 2012, Minaj released her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, where Samuels has six writing credits and was featured on the track "Press Conference".[10] In late 2014, Samuels ended his long relationship with Minaj.[11] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[12]

In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[13][14] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[15] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels will join the cast of VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's third season, which premiered in August 2016.[16][17] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[18] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[19]

In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[20] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[21]

Personal life

Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000 all the way until their breakup in 2014.[22]

He became engaged to model, TV personality and actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[23][24] The couple married on October 7, 2019[25] and were expecting their first child together. On February 2, 2020, Samuels and Mena welcomed their daughter.[26]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Details
It Is What It Is[13]
It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[14]
  • Released: December 7, 2015
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Real Yard Vibes[18]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Fur Coat Vol. 1[27]
  • Released: November 20, 2017
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download

Studio albums

Title Details
Straitt
  • Released: 2020
  • Label: Stungang
  • Formats: CD, LP. Digital download
TBA

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015, 2017 Wild 'n Out Himself Special guest
2016 K. Michelle: My Life Himself Guest star
2016–2018 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Himself Supporting (Seasons 3)
Main cast (Season 4)
Guest (Season 5)
2017–present Love & Hip Hop: New York Himself Supporting (Season 8)
Main cast (Season 9–present)
2017 Scared Famous Himself Contestant
2018 Leave It To Stevie Himself Supporting (Season 2–present)
2020 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Himself Supporting (Season 9–present)
Love & Listings Himself Guest star

References

  1. ^ https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJZ6xABVpQ/
  2. ^ https://www.baeblemusic.com/artist/safaree
  3. ^ "Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican". Bossip. July 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend". DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ "Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up". HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now!". November 18, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video". Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "Nicki Minaj Blasts Ex Safaree Samuels as 'Poor Excuse of a Man' After He Serves Her With Lawsuit". Entertainment Tonight. May 11, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame". Bustle. October 22, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  12. ^ "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'". Rolling Stone. December 20, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'". The Source. April 9, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  15. ^ ""I Dont Want No Big Thang Poking Me, I Need My Walls": K.Michelle And Safaree Samuels Link Up To Talk Bae Situations". VH1. February 2, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  16. ^ "Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'". Vibe. May 16, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  17. ^ "Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex". VH1. August 3, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  18. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape". HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  19. ^ Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  20. ^ "Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album". Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  21. ^ "Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy". HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  22. ^ https://www.eonline.com/fr/news/614492/nicki-minaj-s-ex-boyfriend-safaree-samuels-on-breakup-she-treated-me-like-an-employee-instead-of-her-man-watch-now
  23. ^ https://hollywoodlife.com/2018/12/25/safaree-samuels-erica-mena-engaged-proposal-video-ring-christmas-eve/
  24. ^ https://www.ebony.com/news/love-hip-hop-stars-safaree-erica-mena-engaged/
  25. ^ Jackson, Vannessa (October 8, 2019). "Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married". Eonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  26. ^ "Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together".
  27. ^ "Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree". iTunes. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

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