Erica Banks

Background

Erica Scharmane Breaux, more known as Erica Banks, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter with so much talent and potential. Banks was born on October 5, 1998, in DeSoto, Texas. She is a Libra and of African-American descent. When Banks was 12, she began writing poetry and winning school competitions. By high school, she was rapping. After graduation, Banks enrolled at Texas A&M University-Commerce to study nursing. During this time, she decided to pursue a career in acting instead, leading her to drop out in her sophomore year.

Banks’ professional career as a rapper began in 2018, with the release of her first single, ‘Talk My Shit.’ In March 2019, she released her first professional mixtape, “Art of the Hustle.” She signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment in April, after playing a snippet of ‘Buss It’ for Carl Crawford, the label’s C.E.O. In June 2020, Banks released her eponymous fourth mixtape through the label. The mixtape featured full versions of ‘Buss It,’ her breakout single, and ‘Give Me That.’ ‘Buss It’ became a viral sensation on the video-sharing platform TikTok. With its rise in recognition, Banks got her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is also certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A. In January 2021, she signed with Warner Records.

Banks has had a fast stride to fame. However, despite her achievements, she is only getting started. Her musical influences are Missy Elliot, Lil’ Kim, and Nicki Minaj, but her sound is very unique. Banks’ personal life is under wraps. She is presently single and without kids.