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Coi Leray
Born (1997-05-11) May 11, 1997 (age 27)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
ParentBenzino (father)
Musical career
OriginHackensack, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresHip hop[1]
Labels
Websitecoileray.com

Coi Leray Collins[a] (born May 11, 1997) is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. After quitting her job, Leray began posting music to SoundCloud, releasing her breakout single "Huddy" and her debut mixtape Everythingcoz in 2018. After signing a record deal with Republic Records, she released her second mixtape, EC2, in 2019, and her debut extended play, Now or Never, in 2020. In 2021, her single "No More Parties" gave Leray her first Billboard Hot 100 entry after peaking in the top 40 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Early life

Collins was born on May 11, 1997[4] in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Hackensack, New Jersey.[5][6] She is the daughter of American rapper and media mogul Benzino, and has five brothers.[1] Leray's parents divorced after her father left The Source.[7] She started making music at age 14.[8] At age 16, Leray dropped out of high school and started working in sales.[6]

Career

After quitting her job, Leray released her debut single, "G.A.N.", in 2017 under the name Coi Leray, inspired by the Japanese fish koi, via SoundCloud, which earned her local notoriety.[6] Her breakout single, "Huddy", and her debut mixtape, Everythingcoz, were both released in 2018.[1] In December 2018, she was included as a featured artist on the track "Save the Day" by American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God and singer Jacquees from the soundtrack album for the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Her second mixtape, EC2, was released on January 18, 2019 through Republic Records.[9] She accompanied American rapper Trippie Redd on his Life's a Trip Tour in early 2019, and released the single "Good Days" in March 2019.[10] She appeared as a featured artist on the song "Everything BoZ" by Trippie Redd from his second studio album, !.[11] In April 2020, she released the single "Better Days" with American rapper Fetty Wap, and was featured on the remix of American actress Keke Palmer's single "Sticky" in May 2020.[8][12]

She released her debut extended play, Now or Never, in August 2020. Her single "No More Parties" was released in January 2021, and became her first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 26.[13] A remix of the song featuring American rapper Lil Durk was released in February 2021, for which a music video was directed by Reel Goats and released the following month.[14] "No More Parties" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in April 2021. Leray released the single "Big Purr (Prrdd)" in March 2021, featuring vocals from American rapper Pooh Shiesty, which debuted at number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.[15][16] She starred in the music video for American rapper Mooski's single "Track Star" in April 2021, and is starring in the Whistle series Coi Vs. as of April 2021.[17][18]

Leray's debut album is set to be released in May 2021.[13]

Personal life

Leray has ADHD.[5] She has stated that she is a "believer of God", and that she and her mother "pray on the phone lots of times together". She has also stated that she has plans to pursue a degree in culinary arts.[13] She has cited Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Chief Keef, Chris Brown, Slick Woods, and Jazzelle Zanaughtti as inspirations. She previously dated American rapper Trippie Redd.[7][19]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Details
Everythingcoz
  • Released: March 30, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
EC2
  • Released: January 18, 2019
  • Label: Republic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title Details
Now or Never
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: Republic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B
/HH
[21] 		UK
[22]
"G.A.N." 2017 — — — Everythingcoz
"No Longer Mine" 2018 — — — Non-album single
"Huddy" — — — EC2
"Good Day" 2019 — — — Non-album single
"Big"
(featuring Lil Gotit) 		— — —
"Add It" — — —
"Messy" 2020 — — — Now or Never
"Better Days"
(featuring Fetty Wap) 		— — —
"Do Better" — — —
"Rick Owens" — — — Non-album single
"Merry Xmas" — — —
"No More Parties"
(solo or featuring Lil Durk) 		2021 26 15 85 TBA
"Big Purr (Prrdd)"
(featuring Pooh Shiesty) 		69 32 —
"On Ice" — — —
"Beat It Up"
(with TruCarr) 		— — —
"Bout Me"[24] — — —
"Options"
(with Earthgang and Wale) 		— — —

As featured artist

Title Year Album
"Come Home"
(Tatted Swerve featuring Coi Leray) 		2018 Non-album singles
"Games"
(K Dos featuring Coi Leray)
"Scrapin' the Glass"
(Yvng Scuba featuring Coi Leray) 		2019 The Dive
"Froze"
(G-Wreck featuring Coi Leray) 		Non-album singles
"Watch My Drip"
(Mike Rosa featuring Coi Leray)
"Sticky"
(Keke Palmer featuring Coi Leray)
"Flip It"
(Hotspot XD featuring Coi Leray, AlmightyHeezy, and Kelow Latesha)
"Lost in Time"
(Wifisfuneral featuring Coi Leray) 		2020 Pain?
"American Deli"
(Chavo featuring Coi Leray) 		Non-album singles
"Contagious"
(Lil Keyu featuring Coi Leray)
"Pose"
(MCM Raymond featuring Coi Leray) 		2021 Love Me Yet
"Gimmy Licky"
(Rek Banga featuring Coi Leray) 		TBA
"Thieves in Atlanta"
(Yung Bleu featuring Coi Leray)
"Brown Eyes"
(Esther featuring Coi Leray)
"Tomboy"
(Destiny Rogers featuring Coi Leray)
"No More Stress"
(Alrahim Wright III featuring Coi Leray)
"All About Cake"
(KyleYouMadeThat featuring Coi Leray and Kaash Paige)
"Attachments"
(Pressa featuring Coi Leray)
"Freaky Deaky"
(Enchanting featuring Coi Leray)

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[25]
"I Like"
(YSL featuring Karlae and Coi Leray) 		2021 19 Slime Language 2

Guest appearances

Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"No Longer Mine" 2018 — VFiles Loud (Vol. 1: All Girls)
"Save the Day" Ski Mask the Slump God, Jacquees, LouGotCash Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From & Inspired by the Motion Picture)
"Kill Us" 2019 Von Prospa Say What You Will
"Everything BoZ" Trippie Redd !
"Run It Up" 2020 Martianonthebeat The Cure
"Mixed Emotions" TyFontaine We Ain't the Same

Notes

  1. ^ According to Collins herself, her real name is Coi Leray Collins;[2] other sources cite her name as Brittany Collins.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Seabrook III, Robby (June 26, 2019). "The Break Presents: Coi Leray". XXL. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. ^ "Coi Leray How To Pronounce My Name Correctly (part 1)". YouTube. March 19, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Blair, Robert (May 7, 2021). "Coi Leray & Benzino's Family History & Beef, Explained". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "Coi Leray". HotNewHipHop.
  5. ^ a b Cheng, Vivian (December 20, 2019). "Year of the Coi". Office Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Ju, Shirley (February 21, 2019). "Coi Leray Is Feeling Cozy With Her Fame". LA Weekly. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Smith, Talia Tabatha Binx (February 28, 2019). "Women in Hip-Hop: The Voices of Our Generation". Paper. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Coi Leray On Fetty Wap 'Better Days' Collab And Why It's Special To Be A Woman Rapper Now". BET. June 16, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  9. ^ Cho, Regina (January 18, 2019). "Coi Leray On Her Rise to Fame & Deal With Republic Records: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Chin, Mallory (December 23, 2018). "Trippie Redd Announces 'Life's A Trip' Tour". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  11. ^ Ju, Shirley (September 17, 2019). "Trippie Redd talks new '!' album, XXXTentacion, Lil Wayne, Coi Leray relationship and more". Revolt. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  12. ^ Marie, Erika (May 15, 2020). "Keke Palmer Calls On Coi Leray For "Sticky" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  13. ^ a b c Rouhani, Neena (April 8, 2021). "Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month for April: Coi Leray". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  14. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (March 11, 2021). "Watch Coi Leray's Video for "No More Parties" Remix f/ Lil Durk". Complex. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  15. ^ Callas, Brad (March 26, 2021). "Pooh Shiesty Joins Coi Leray on New Song "Big Purr (Prrdd)"". Complex. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  16. ^ Saponara, Michael (April 9, 2021). "Coi Leray Gets 1M Instagram 'Big Prrdd' Likes With Slow-Motion Twerk". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  17. ^ Okon, Wongo (April 7, 2021). "Mooski's 'Track Star' Video Stars Coi Leray As His On-And-Off Lover". Uproxx. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  18. ^ Clark, Trent (April 3, 2021). "Coi Leray's 'No More Parties' Goes Gold Post-Benzino Drama, Lil Durk Remix". HipHopDX. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  19. ^ Mowatt, Robyn (March 11, 2019). "BAEwatch: Coi Leray". Hypebae. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  20. ^ Peak chart positions for songs in the United States:
  21. ^ Peak chart positions for songs in the United States:
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  23. ^ "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  24. ^ "Bout Me - Single by Coi Leray on Apple Music". Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  25. ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: May 1, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
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