Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is a Jamaican-American rapper. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside American rapper Nicki Minaj. Samuels is also known as a solo artist. 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 Love & Hip Hop: New York cast. Early life[edit]Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born to immigrant Jamaican parents in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 4, 1981. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha Samuels.[3][4] He attended Midwood High School.[5] Career[edit]Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar, and Seven Up.[6] 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.[7] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[8] In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[9] 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".[10] In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[11][12] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[13] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels will join the cast of VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's third season, which premiered in August 2016.[14][15] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[16] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[17] In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[18] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[19] In 2019, Safaree debuted the "Anaconda" line of dildos molded from his own penis.[20] In 2020, Safaree launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[21][22] Personal life[edit]Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000[citation needed] until their breakup in 2014.[23] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[24] In 2016, he attempted to sue Minaj and accused her of not crediting him on The Pinkprint.[25] He became engaged to model, TV personality and actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[26][27] The couple married on October 7, 2019.[28] On February 3, 2020, Samuels and Mena welcomed their daughter.[29] On May 4, 2021, he announced that he and Mena were expecting their second child together.[30] On May 25, 2021, TMZ reported that Mena officially filed for divorce from Samuels.[31] On June 28, 2021, he announced the arrival of their second child, a boy.[32] Discography[edit]Mixtapes[edit]Studio albums[edit]Filmography[edit]Television[edit]
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Are safaris birthdays?4 July 1981 (age 41 years)Safaree / Date of birthnull
How much is Safaree worth 2021?What Is Safaree Samuels' Net Worth? Safaree Samuels is a Jamaican-American rapper, songwriter, actor, and reality television personality who has a net worth of $3 million.
What country is Safaree from?AmericanSafaree / Nationalitynull
When did Safaree join Love and Hip Hop?Michelle. Safaree joins the supporting cast of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood in season three, which chronicles his struggles to reinvent himself and launch his own music career after a very public break up.
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