Who is Saweetie?
Saweetie is a rapper and songwriter from the United States who is known for her hit song ‘Icy Grl.’ Hayward, California is where she was born and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her mother’s ethnicity is Filipino, and her father’s heritage is African American. At the age of 14, Saweetie began writing songs due to her keen interest in music during her teenage years. Following her graduation from the University of Southern California, she took rap music more seriously. Starting in 2016, she shared short rap videos on Instagram, and her popularity increased when one of her videos became viral. In the video, she rapped over Khia’s classic track ‘My Neck, My Back (Lick It),’ which she later renamed ‘Icy Grl.’ The track was widely praised and viewed by millions on YouTube.
| Real Name/Full Name | Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper |
| Date Of Birth | July 2, 1993 |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Birthplace | Santa Clara, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Father | Johnny Harper |
| Mother | Trinidad Valentin. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Marital Status | Jackboy (Boy Friend) |
| Spouse | Not Married |
| Siblings | Maya and Milan. |
| Profession | Actress, and Rapper. |
| Net worth | $5 Million. |
Biography
Saweetie was born in Santa Clara, California, United States on July 2, 1993. Trinidad Valentin, born of Filipina and Chinese heritage, and Johnny Harper, born of African-American descent, are her parents. Maya and Milan are twin sisters who are two years younger than her.
Sacramento, California was Saweetie’s hometown, and she attended Merrill F. West High School in Tracy. In Elk Grove, she graduated from Monterey Trail High School. She began writing her music when she was 13. After her high school education, Saweetie furthered her studies by enrolling at San Diego State University, where she studied communications and business before transferring to the University of Southern California, where she completed her degree and received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in communications. After completing her studies at university, Saweetie shifted her attention entirely to her musical career.
Personal Life
Saweetie commenced a romantic relationship with rapper Quavo from the defunct Migos band in mid-September 2018. Their first sighting was at the New York Fashion Week. In March 2021, Saweetie announced on her social media account that she was no longer dating Quavo.
Roddy Ricch (2021), Quavo (2018-2021), Michael B. Jordan (2017-2018), Justin Combs (2016-2017), and Keith Powers (2011-2016) are some of the people Saweetie has had romantic relationships with.
There was a rumor that she had been in a relationship with Jackboy (2021). Saweetie does not have any spouse or children.
Career
In 2016, Saweetie became famous with Instagram freestyles, including ‘Icy Grl’, which became viral and caught Max Gousse’s attention. Her releases in 2017 included ‘High Maintenance’ and ‘Focus’, and in 2018, she was recognized as Tidal’s Artist of the Week and one of Pigeons & Planes’s Best New Artists. In 2018, she released her debut EP, High Maintenance, which included the hit single ‘Icy Girl’, after signing with Warner Records and launching her own label, Icy Records.
Her debut EP, ‘High Maintenance,’ was released in March 2018, with tracks such as ‘ICY GRL’ and ‘B.A.N.’ She demonstrated her versatility and lyrical prowess through the project. Her second EP, ‘Icy’, was released in March 2019, and it featured the hit song ‘My Type,’ which reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked her first top 40 entry. A viral TikTok dance challenge strengthened the song’s success, further cementing her place in popular culture.
Zaytoven, her relative, was a record producer. Their childhood was shared by them. Several tracks were selected by Zaytoven for Saweetie’s first major EP, ‘High Maintenance.’ Hassan, Cash Money AP, and Saweetie also contributed to some of the tracks on this album. Zaytoven’s Expensive song featured Saweetie as a guest performer. She made a cameo appearance in Dua Lipa’s song IDGAF (Remix).
Saweetie topped the charts with her EP Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1, a collection of singles including ‘Risky’ and ‘Talkin’ Bout’ in April 2021. The ‘Confetti’ remix, which peaked at number nine in the UK, was produced by her and Little Mix. Saweetie’s debut albums were Fast (Motion) and Ice Chain, both released in May 2021 and performed on Saturday Night Live in November 2021. In January 2022, she was part of MAC Cosmetics’ ‘Challenge Accepted’ campaign with Cher.
Saweetie’s fourth EP, The Single Life, was released in November 2022 and came after the single ‘Don’t Say Nothing’. In September 2023, a tour with YG and Tyga was cancelled. In May 2024, Saweetie surprised everyone by appearing at a Japanese professional wrestling event.
Discography
- Best Friend
- My Type
- Tap In
- Sway With Me
- Back To The Streets
- ICY GRL
- All She Wanna Do
- Icy Chain
- Closer
- In My Face
- Baby Boo
- Fast
- Up Now
- Back Seat
Filmography
- Grown-ish
- Wild ‘n Out
- Respectfully Justin
- Cooking With Paris
- Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered
Net Worth
Saweetie is believed to have a net worth of $5 million. She is well-known for her successful music career, but she has also earned money through her various brand endorsements, acting roles, and other business ventures. Her net worth is largely due to her musical success and the constant income from her various business endeavors.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @saweetie | 12.4M | |
| YouTube | @OfficialSaweetieMusic | 3.01M |
| TikTok | @saweetie | 5.4M |
| @Saweetie | 2.1M | |
| X(Twitter) | @Saweetie | 2.3M |
