Bryson Lashun Potts is an American rapper born in Memphis, Tennessee. He rose to fame in 2019 with the release of his hit single “Shotta Flow,” which became a worldwide hit.
NLE Choppa released his debut EP, “Cottonwood,” the following year, solidifying his place in the music industry.
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- Full name: Bryson Lashun Potts
- Stage name: NLE Choppa
- Date of Birth: November 1, 2002
- Age: 21
- Birthplace: The vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Rapper.
- Height: 1.86 m
- Parents: Angela Potts and Poppa Choppa.
- Siblings: Brandon Potts, Top Shotta and Baby Mexico
- Spouse: Yung Blasian.
- Children: Clover Brylie Potts,
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $5 million.
Early life and education
NLE Choppa is a talented rapper known for his catchy tunes. He was born as Bryson Lashun Potts in the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee on November 1, 2002. His parents’ names are Angela Potts and Poppa Choppa.
NLE Choppa has a rich cultural heritage stemming from his African American and Jamaican ancestry, and his unique background has undoubtedly influenced his music and artistry.
Growing up in the Parkway Village neighborhood of Southeast Memphis, he experienced firsthand the impact of multiculturalism on his identity and musicality. He has three siblings: Brandon Potts, Top Shotta, and Baby Mexico.
During his growing up years, NLE Choppa excelled on the basketball court at Cordova High School. His dual love for music and sports undoubtedly made him a multifaceted, well-rounded personality.
NLE Choppa completed his education at Cordova High School in Memphis, Tennessee. While in school, he participated in the basketball team and music classes. Despite dropping out to pursue his musical dreams, he eventually returned to school and graduated from Greater Place Christian Academy in July 2020.
Profession
In 2018, at the age of 15, he embarked on a musical journey that kicked off his promising career. He quickly gained popularity and recognition, and in 2019 he scored a hit with the single “Shotta Flow”.
This outstanding song achieved RIAA certified platinum status and climbed to the top 40 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. Moreover, to further consolidate his position in the music industry, he released his debut EP “Cottonwood” in the same year.
Choppa burst onto the music scene in 2020 with the release of his first studio album, Top Shota. The much-anticipated album achieved impressive heights, reaching the top ten of the prestigious US Billboard 200 chart.
The album’s standout tracks include “Camelot” and “Walk Em Down,” sung by Roddy Ricch, both of which were considerable successes, reaching the top 40 of the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Choppa has been actively releasing new music in 2021 and 2022. Some of his notable singles during this time include “Narrow Road” featuring Lil Baby, “Megan Thee Stallion” featuring Megan Thee Stallion, and “I Don’t Wanna Die”.
Furthermore, he even made an exciting announcement about his plans, revealing that he intends to release his second studio album in 2023.
Awards and nominations
won:
- BET Hip-Hop Award for Best New Hip-Hop Artist
- AllMusic’s Most Popular Rap and Hip-Hop Album Year-End Award (Top Shotta)
- AllMusic’s Most Popular Rap and Hip-Hop Album of the Year Award (Me Vs. Me)
Nominations:
- BET Hip-Hop Award for Best Collaboration (“Walk Em Down” with Roddy Ricch)
- BET Hip-Hop Award for Best Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
- BET Best Hip-Hop Male Vocalist Award
He has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards, including:
Nominations:
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance (“Shotta Flow”)
- Grammy Award for Best Rap Song (“Shotta Flow”)
Social Media
- Instagram: @nlechoppamusic
- Twitter: @Nlechoppa1
- Facebook: @NLEChoppaMusic
- TikTok: @nlechoppa
- YouTube: NLE Choppa
Personal life
Joppa is a well-known figure who has been in the media spotlight lately for his personal life. He welcomed his daughter, Clover Brylie Potts, into the world last June. He also has a girlfriend, Marissa Da’Nae.
Additionally, Joppa has opened up about his struggles with mental health and admirably shared his journey to becoming a vegan, aspects of his life that have undoubtedly made headlines and sparked conversations among fans and the public.
Discography
Studio albums:
Extended gameplay:
Mixtape:
- No love taking over
- Holly Trap
- From Darkness to Light
- Poplar 2
singles:
- “Shotta Flow”
- “Shotgun”
- “Capo”
- “Walk Em Down” (with Roddy Ricch)
- “Narrow Road” (featuring Lil Baby)
- “Shotta Flow 2”
- “Shotta Flow 3”
- “Shotta Flow 4”
- “Shotta Flow 5”
- “love me”
- “Shotta Flow 6”
- “Walkin” (featuring Lil Durk)
- “Megan Thee Stallion Freestyle”
- “Shotta Flow 7”
net worth
NLE Choppa has a net worth of $5 million. This considerable wealth is attributed to his flourishing music career, where he has released numerous hit singles and albums.
Apart from music, he also generates income through touring, selling merchandise with his name and brand, and endorsements with various companies.
