Safaree Samuels

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Safaree Samuels
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Samuels in 2019
Born
Safaree Lloyd Samuels

(1981-07-04) July 4, 1981 (age 40)
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican (jus solis)
Jamaican (jus sanguinis)[1]
Other names
  • Safaree
  • Scaff Beezy
  • VVS Beezy
EducationMidwood High School
Years active2000–present
Label(s)
  • 916%
  • Stuntgang
  • H2O
  • X-Ray
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2019; sep. 2021)​
Partner(s)Nicki Minaj (2000-2014)
Children2

Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is a Jamaican-American rapper, songwriter, businessman, and television presenter. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside a then-unknown 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[]

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[]

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 2010, Samuels co-wrote the single "Did It On'em" for Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday. 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 his life size 'Anaconda' sex toy line.[20] In 2020, Safaree launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[21][22]

Personal life[]

Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2002[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[]

Mixtapes[]

Title Details
It Is What It Is[11]
It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[12]
  • Released: December 7, 2015
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Real Yard Vibes[16]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Fur Coat Vol. 1[33]
  • Released: November 20, 2017
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download

Studio albums[]

Title Details
Straitt
  • Released: January 24, 2020
  • Label: Stungang
  • Formats: CD, LP. Digital download

Filmography[]

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2015, 2017 Wild 'n Out Himself Special guest
2016 K. Michelle: My Life Guest star
2016–2018 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Supporting (Seasons 3)
Main cast (Season 4)
Guest (Season 5)
2017–present Love & Hip Hop: New York Supporting (Season 8)
Main cast (Season 9–10)
2017 Scared Famous Contestant
2018 Leave It to Stevie Supporting (Season 2–present)
2020 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Supporting (Season 9–present)
Main cast (Season 10-present)
Love & Listings Guest star
2021 Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked

References[]

  1. ^ "Jamaican Passport". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Safaree | Videos | Photos | Editorial". Baeblemusic.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican". Bossip. July 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend". DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up". HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now!". November 18, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video". Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ a b "Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'". The Source. April 9, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  12. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  13. ^ ""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. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  14. ^ "Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'". Vibe. May 16, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  15. ^ "Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex". VH1. August 3, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  16. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape". HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  17. ^ Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  18. ^ "Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album". Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  19. ^ "Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy". HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  20. ^ Safaree Samuels debuts life-size 'Anaconda' sex toy line
  21. ^ "Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree claps back after getting mocked for opening an OnlyFans account". Metro. May 11, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame". Bustle. October 22, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  24. ^ "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'". Rolling Stone. December 20, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  25. ^ "Nicki Minaj's Ex Disses Meek Mill, Claims 'Pinkprint' Writing Credits". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ Santi, Christina (December 26, 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop' Stars Safaree & Erica Mena Are Engaged". Ebony.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  28. ^ Jackson, Vannessa (October 8, 2019). "Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married". Eonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  29. ^ "Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together". People.com.
  30. ^ "Love & Hip Hop's Safaree Samuels, Wife Erica Mena Expecting Baby No. 2: 'Time to Get Neutered'". People.com. May 4, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  31. ^ "Erica Mena Files to Divorce Safaree".
  32. ^ "Safaree Samuels Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Estranged Wife Erica Mena amid Divorce: 'Another Me'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  33. ^ "Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree". iTunes. November 20, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.

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