Saweetie

Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, known professionally as Saweetie, was born on July 2, 1993, Saweetie is a popular American rapper and songwriter best known for her song ‘Icy Grl.’ She was born in Hayward, California, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. Her father is of African American descent and her mother is Filipino. She developed a strong interest in music during her adolescence. She began writing music when she was 14 years old. After graduating from the University of Southern California, she ventured into rap music. In 2016, she began posting short rap videos on Instagram. Her success came after her video went viral, and her fan base has grown exponentially. The video that caught the world’s attention featured her rapping over the beats of Khia’s classic ‘My Neck, My Back,’ which she later re-released as ‘Icy Grl.’

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper

Nickname:

Saweetie

Birth date:

July 2, 1993

Age:

30

Zodiac Sign:

Cancer

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$5 million

Diamonté's Social Media:

Background

Saweetie was born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California. She had a close relationship with her grandmother, who gave her the nickname ‘Saweetie,’ which she later adopted as her stage name. She was born in Santa Clara but later moved to other cities to complete her education and graduate.

She shared a home with her parents and two younger sisters, Maya and Milan, who are twins. She spent the majority of her early years in the San Francisco Bay Area, which was the epicenter of rap music at the time. Popular female rappers such as Nicki Minaj, Trina, Lil’ Kim, and Foxy Brown influenced her.

She became interested in music at a young age and her enthusiasm grew even stronger when she began writing poems and performing at open mics. This experience aided her in the composition of her own songs. She began recording music when she was only 15 years old.

Saweetie was inspired by female rappers and she regularly shared her short rap videos on Instagram. She became an internet sensation overnight, after her rap video set to the beats of Khia’s classic ‘My Neck, My Back’ went viral. In the summer of 2016, the song was first made available on SoundCloud, and its video was later released and uploaded on YouTube. As of March 2017, it had received 10 million views.

On March 16, 2018, Saweetie released her first major-label E.P., “High Maintenance,” which included nine songs. Saweetie has released three E.P.s, 19 singles (eight of which are features), and 19 music videos since beginning her professional career.

Her chart-topping singles ‘Icy Grl’ and ‘My Type’ have gone 1x platinum and 2x platinum, respectively. Saweetie doesn’t seem to be slowing down despite her success: “Pretty B*tch Music,” her debut album, is set to be released in 2022 and features her already-hit singles ‘Tap In’ and ‘Back to the Streets.’ “High Maintenance,” Saweetie’s debut E.P., peaked at 32 on the R&B/Hip-Hop sales chart in the United States.

Saweetie and Keith Powers dated for about four years, before breaking up in 2014. She took some time off after the breakup before starting a relationship with Diddy’s son Justin Combs in 2016. It is unclear how long the couple dated, but Saweetie seemed to address the breakup in her 2018 track ‘B.A.N.,’ in which she writes about a man leaving her for another woman.

Quavo and Saweetie were first linked in the summer of 2018, and they later confirmed that their romance began when the Migos member slid into her D.M.s. This relationship was officially confirmed in a 2020 interview where Quavo revealed that the D.M. he sent led to a real romantic connection with Saweetie. Sadly, the couple ended things in March 2021, confirmed by a tweet from Saweetie’s verified account. Dating rumors have since linked her with artists such as James Harden and J. Cole.

Not only is Saweetie a well-known rapper but she also ventured into the T.V. industry, playing Indigo in “Grown-ish” in 2021.

Career timeline

2012
Saweetie Enters the Music Scene

Saweetie begins posting short rap video clips on her Instagram account.

2018
Saweetie Creates Her Own Record Label

Saweetie launches her own record label, Icy Records, in February.

2018
Her First E.P. Under Her Record Label

She releases her major-label debut E.P., “High Maintenance,” on March 16.

2019
Her Second E.P. Drops

Saweetie's second major-label E.P., “Icy,” drops on March 29, and its lead single, ‘My Type,’ debuts at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first song to enter the Hot 100.

2021
Brand Collaborations

She establishes business collaborations with big companies such as Morphe, PrettyLittleThing, and McDonald’s.

2022
A Grammy Nomination

She receives a Grammy nomination in the ‘Best New Artist’ category, although she loses the title to Olivia Rodrigo.

Why We Love Saweetie

  1. She is proud of her heritage

    Saweetie stays true to herself and does not allow others to portray her as someone she is not. She acknowledges and honors the black women who came before her and paved the way for her.

  2. She does not give into gender stereotypes

    Female hip hop artists are often asked or encouraged to dress provocatively, dance and speak seductively, or write sexually-charged lyrics in order to fulfill the sex symbol stereotype. However, she has made it clear that she isn't interested in being reduced to eye candy for clout.

  3. She is a hard worker

    It hasn't always been easy for her to achieve success. She may have had a rocky start, but it has taught her to be grateful for where she is now. Even though she lives a stressful lifestyle, she believes being recognized makes it all worth it because it shows that her efforts aren't going unnoticed.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. Zaytoven is Saweetie’s cousin

    Saweetie and Zaytoven, an award-winning record producer, grew up together and eventually collaborated on several songs for her debut E.P., “High Maintenance.”

  2. She used to sell hats

    Saweetie used to sell a line of hats from a collection called The Money Club, using her early online fame as a promotional tool.

  3. She grew up with MC Hammer’s family

    Saweetie’s uncle is MC Hammer — she is close with him and his family.

  4. She is a college graduate

    Saweetie earned a bachelor's degree in communications, with a focus on business, from the University of Southern California, in 2016, which has helped her advance in her career.

  5. She worked at a strip club before fame

    Saweetie, in an interview, stated she was a server in a strip club and believes working in a strip club does not make you a lesser person, unlike what many people believe.

Saweetie FAQs

Are Doja Cat and Saweetie Best friends since childhood

Doja Cat and Saweetie have an actual friendship and met two years ago; however, it is not confirmed they are best friends.

What is Saweeties favorite meal?

Her two favorite meals are burgers and seafood.

What is Saweeties real name?

Saweetie’s full name is Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper.

Saweetie’s birthday dates

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