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Born | Safaree Lloyd Samuels July 4, 1981 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
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Education | Midwood High School |
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Years active | 2000–present |
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Children | 2 |
Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is an American rapper. He began his musical career as part of the hip hop group Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside rapper Nicki Minaj, with whom he would begin a heavily publicized relationship around the same time.[3] 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 cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York. He subsequently joined the casts of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop: Miami, making him the only Love & Hip Hop cast member to have worked on all four shows.
As a solo artist, he's released one studio album and five mixtapes independently.
Early life and education
Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 4, 1981, to immigrant Jamaican parents. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha.[4][5] He attended Midwood High School.[6]
Career
Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Loustar, and Seven Up.[7] 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.[8] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[9]
In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[10] 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".[11]
In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[12][13] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[14] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels joined the cast of the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood for its third season, which premiered in August 2016.[15][16] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[17] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[18]
In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[19] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[20] In 2019, Samuels debuted the "Anaconda" line of dildos molded from his own penis.[21] In 2020, Samuels launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[22][23]
Personal life
Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000[citation needed] until 2014.[24] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[25] In 2016, he attempted to sue Minaj and accused her of not crediting him on The Pinkprint.[26]
He became engaged to actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[27][28] The couple married on October 7, 2019.[29] Their daughter was born on February 3, 2020.[30] On May 4, 2021, he announced that he and Mena were expecting their second child together.[31] On May 25, 2021, TMZ reported that Mena officially filed for divorce from Samuels.[32] On June 28, 2021, he announced the birth of their second child, a boy.[33]
She is currently dating and later, engaged to Love & Hip Hop co stars Eliza Reign, Florence El Luche and Amara La Negra.
Discography
Studio albums
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Mixtapes
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It Is What It Is[12] |
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It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[13] |
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Real Yard Vibes[17] |
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Fur Coat Vol. 1[34] |
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IDGAF*** |
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Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015, 2017 | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Special guest |
2016 | K. Michelle: My Life | Guest star | |
2016–2018 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Supporting (season 3) Main cast (season 4) Guest (season 5) | |
2017–2020 | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Supporting (season 8) Main cast (seasons 9–10) | |
2017 | Scared Famous | Contestant | |
2018 | Leave It to Stevie | Supporting (season 2) | |
Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies | Guest, 1 episode: "Dadchelor Party" | ||
2020–2023 | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Supporting (seasons 9—11) Main cast (seasons 10a–10b) | |
Love & Listings | Guest star | ||
2021 | Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked | ||
2021–2023 | Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition | Himself | Main cast (seasons 2–3) |
2022 | Bobby I Love You, Purrr | Episode: "Stay Soft" | |
2023 | I Got a Story to Tell | Detective Hassan | Episode: "I'm So Fateful" |
2023–2024 | Love & Hip Hop: Miami | Himself | Main cast (season 5) |
TBA | Ballin 2024 | Semaj Anderson | Pre—production |
TBA | Schemers | Donovan | Pre—production |
References
- ^ "Jamaican Passport". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "Safaree | Videos | Photos | Editorial". Baeblemusic.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/720201-nicki-minaj-safaree-relationship
- ^ "Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican". Bossip. July 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend". DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ John, Jason (December 25, 2018). "Safaree Samuels, Erica Mena Engaged, Buys New House". Empire BBK. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up". HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now!". November 18, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video". Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'". The Source. April 9, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ a b "Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ ""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. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'". Vibe. May 16, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex". VH1. August 3, 2016. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ a b "Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape". HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album". Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ "Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy". HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ Safaree Samuels debuts life-size 'Anaconda' sex toy line
- ^ "Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree claps back after getting mocked for opening an OnlyFans account". Metro. May 11, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Erica Mena Does The Unthinkable To Safaree On OnlyFans: "Satisfying My Husband For The First Time Ever On Here!"". SOHH. July 21, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame". Bustle. October 22, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'". Rolling Stone. December 20, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Nicki Minaj's Ex Disses Meek Mill, Claims 'Pinkprint' Writing Credits". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ Boren, Jade (December 25, 2018). "Safaree Samuels Engaged To Erica Mena After One Month Of Dating: See Elaborate, Candle-Lit Proposal". Hollywoodlife.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Santi, Christina (December 26, 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop' Stars Safaree & Erica Mena Are Engaged". Ebony.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Vannessa (October 8, 2019). "Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married". Eonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^ "Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together". People.com.
- ^ "Love & Hip Hop's Safaree Samuels, Wife Erica Mena Expecting Baby No. 2: 'Time to Get Neutered'". People.com. May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Erica Mena Files to Divorce Safaree".
- ^ "Safaree Samuels Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Estranged Wife Erica Mena amid Divorce: 'Another Me'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree". iTunes. November 20, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.