Pouya

Kevin Pouya, better known by his stage name Pouya, was born in Miami, Florida, on December 20, 1994. He is an American rapper. In addition to discovering the well-known hip-hop duo $uicideboy$ early in their career and being regarded as a pioneer of the early underground rap scene that started on Soundcloud in 2012, Pouya has amassed a devoted following as an independent artist. He is recognized for releasing the popular songs ‘Straight Up’ and ‘Get Buck.’ He has written a few solo albums including “Underground Underdog,” “Baby Bone,” “South Slide Slays,” and “Stunna.” Celebrate this talented rapper with us today!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Kevin Pouya

Birth date:

December 20, 1994

Age:

29

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

5' 5"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$3 million

Kevin's Social Media:

Background

On December 20, 1994, Kevin Pouya was born in Florida. He has Cuban and Iranian ancestry. He went to Westland Hialeah High School. Speaking of his romantic relationships, the rapper is dating Instagram sensation, Young Coco. Around 2011, Pouya began taking his rapping seriously. He then released ‘Shotz From The Double Glock,’ a freestyle he performed with Florida rapper Nell. Fat Nick, a childhood friend, helped the two create the Buffet Boys, a band that subsequently developed into their record label. “Gookin,” a joint E.P. by Pouya and Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids, was released on November 20, 2013. The two became friends after Rocks relocated to Miami.

On May 5, 2014, “Stunna,” his sixth solo mixtape, was released. The mixtape has been compared to the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony group by “Elevator Mag,” which also noted that “he does a terrific job of bending their style into his version with a twist of his style tossed in there.” On March 25, 2015, he released his upcoming mixtape, “South Side Slugs.” On the “$outh $ide $uicide” E.P., which was released on September 1st, Pouya worked with $uicideboy$. Under the Buffet Boys label, he released his debut studio album “Underground Underdog” in 2016. The album peaked at number 156 on the Billboard 200.

“The South Got Something to Say,” Pouya’s third studio album, was released on June 30, 2019. City Morgue, Juicy J, and Ghostemane all made cameos on the album as special guests. “Drop Out of School 2” was created by Pouya and Fat Nick and was released in December 2020. “Blood Was Never Thick As Water,” his fourth studio album, was made available on October 22, 2021. In February 2022, he released the extended play “dirt/hurt/pain/.” It would be the last project by Pouya to be released under Buffet Boys. In March 2022, Pouya, along with other Buffet Boys members, announced that the label would be disbanding indefinitely. Later on, they announced All But 6 Records, their new label.

Career timeline

2012
The Debut Mixtape

Pouya releases his very first mixtape.

2014
The Sixth Mixtape

His fifth solo mixtape "Stunna" is released.

2016
The Debut Album

Under the Buffet Boys label, Pouya releases his debut studio album, "Underground Underdog."

2018
The Sophomore Album

His second album, "Five Five," comes out.

2022
He Releases His Last Project

He releases "dirt/hurt/pain/," an extended play that becomes his final Buffet Boys project.

2022
The New Recording Label

Along with other Buffet Boys members, Pouya announces a new label, All But 6 Records.

Why We Love Pouya

  1. He is adorable

    Pouya is never afraid to show his quirky side on Instagram and we are here for it. Whether it's in the grocery store or on the street, his cute poses always make us giggle.

  2. He is an inspiration

    Pouya is an independent artist and yet remains very successful. He has proven to everyone who wants to go independent and still be successful that it's possible and worth it.

  3. He is fashionable

    The talented rapper has a great and cool laid back fashion sense. With different pops of colors, Pouya pulls off great looks.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He was hacked

    Pouya was accused of asking for nude photos from a fan but he cleared the air by saying he was hacked.

  2. Doja Cat is a fan

    On Instagram live, famous rapper Doja Cat played his music and gushed about how much she loves his music.

  3. He loves seafood

    On a vacation he took with his partner, he showed all kinds of seafood on Instagram.

  4. He dropped out of high school

    As far as the public knows, the rapper didn't graduate from high school.

  5. He is friends with Dominic Fike

    Pouya and the “Euphoria” star are good friends and often show love to each other on social media.

Pouya FAQs

Does Pouya live in Miami?

He is currently living in Los Angeles.

Who is YoungBabyCoco?

She is an Instagram star and Pouya’s longtime girlfriend.

Who is Pouya’s producer?

He has worked with producer Mikey The Magician.

Pouya’s birthday dates

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