Swae Lee, whose real name is Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who has made a major impact on the music industry.
As one half of hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, along with his brother Slim Jxmmi, has played a major role in shaping contemporary hip-hop music.
His fame quickly skyrocketed and he became one of the most sought after artists in the industry.
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- Full name: Khalif Malik ibn Shaman Brown
- Nickname: Swae Lee
- Date of Birth: June 7, 1993
- Age: 29
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Whittier, California, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Rapper, singer, songwriter
- Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
- Parents: Bernadette Walker, Floyd Brown
- Siblings: Slim Jxmmi (brother)
- Girlfriend: Victoria Kristen
- Children: 2
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Swae Lee is 31 years old and was born on June 7, 1993 in Whittier, California, USA.
He grew up in a military family and moved around a lot during his childhood, living in many cities, including Tupelo, Mississippi and San Antonio, Texas.
Swae Lee’s parents, Bernadette Walker and Floyd Brown, encouraged his love of music from an early age.
He began rapping at the age of 12 and formed a hip-hop duo with his brother Slim Jxmmi, later known as Rae Sremmurd.
Swae Lee attended Tupelo High School and later moved to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue a music career. He dropped out of high school to focus on his music career, eventually signing with EarDrummers Entertainment and Interscope Records.
Swae Lee’s early life was marked by poverty and homelessness. He has spoken openly about the difficulties he faced growing up, including living in a shelter with his family.
Despite these challenges, Swae Lee’s passion for music remained strong and he continued to pursue his dream of becoming a successful rapper.
personal life
As of 2024, Swae Lee is in a relationship with Victoria Kristine, with whom he has a son. In 2022, he also had a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Aline Martins.
He keeps his personal life relatively private, but he is open about his experiences with relationships and heartbreak. He has written several songs about his experiences, including “sunflower” and “I won’t be late.”
Swae Lee has also been linked to several celebrities, including Malika Haqq and Marliesia Ortiz.
Profession
Swae Lee’s music career began in 2014 when Rae Sremmurd released their debut single “No elastic area.“
The duo’s first albumTHIRIM LIFE” was released in 2015 and was certified double platinum. Their second album,SremmLife 2,” was released in 2016 and included their first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song “The Black Beatles”.
In 2018, Swae Lee released his solo single “sunflower”, which he sang in collaboration with Post Malone, and reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
He has since released several successful solo albums, includingIt’s heartbreaking.” and “Will not be late” Swae Lee has worked with numerous artists, including Kanye West, Drake and The Weeknd.
Unique style and versatility are the hallmarks of Swae Lee’s career. He has experimented with a variety of musical genres, including hip-hop, pop and R&B, and has been praised for his introspective lyrics and catchy melodies.
Swae Lee is credited with helping to shape contemporary hip-hop and has been called one of the most influential rappers of his generation.
Awards
- Grammy Award nominations (2)
- BET Awards Nominations(2)
- Billboard Music Awards Nominations (4)
net worth
Swae Lee’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, accumulated through his successful music career and endorsement deals.
dispute
Swae Lee has been involved in several controversies, including a 2018 feud with rapper Cardi B. He has also been criticized for his lyrics, which some consider to be too explicit or controversial.
In 2020, Swae Lee was accused of hiring a ghostwriter for his songs.sunflower” which he denies. He has also been criticized for his perceived lack of engagement on social justice issues, particularly during the Black Lives Matter movement.
In 2022, Swae Lee had a public feud with his brother and rapper Slim Jxmmi, which led to a brief hiatus in his music career. The two later reconciled and continued to make music together as Rae Sremmurd.
social media
- Instagram: @swaelee
- Twitter: @swaelee
Discography
- Christmas in Swae
- in the darkness
- sexual desire
- Heartbreaking
- Not late
- Reality Check
- Crab Roe Step
- Guatemala
- sunflower
- memorable
- Close to me
- Abnormal Mode
- Like that
- TR666
- Hug you
- eager
- walk
- someone said
- Catch up
- Roxanne
- Lala
