21 Savage

Early Life

Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, known professionally as 21 Savage, was born on October 22, 1992, in Plaistow, London, England. The son of Heather Carmillia Joseph and Kevin Cornelius Emmons, he comes from a background rich in Caribbean heritage, with his mother's family originating from Dominica and his father's from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. His paternal grandfather was Haitian. After his parents separated early in his life, he moved with his mother to Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of seven. His early years in Atlanta were marked by significant challenges, including involvement in criminal activities and a near-fatal shooting incident on his 21st birthday.

Career Beginnings

21 Karir musik Savage dimulai kanthi serius ing taun 2013, sawise kematian tragis saka teman rahasia. Dheweke ngasilake mixtape debutan, " The Slaughter Tape," ing taun 2015, sing ndadekake dheweke minangka tokoh penting ing panggung musik bawah tanah Atlanta. kolaborasi karo Metro Boomin ing "Savage Mode" EP ing taun 2016 katapultaké dheweke kanggo sukses mainstream, karo hits kayata "XPF_1__ lan "No Heart."</pfseg>

Mainstream Success

Album studio debut, "Issa Album" (2017), topped ing nomor dua ing Billboard 200, karo hit singel " Bank Account." Dia terus dibangun ing sukses karo "I Am > I Was" (2018), sing debut ing nomor siji ing Billboard 200 lan kalebu single Grammy-winning "A Lot." Kolaborasi karo Drake on "Jimmy Cooks" in 2022 and the joint album "Her Loss" further solidified his position in the music industry. His latest album, "American Dream" (2024), has been a commercial success, marking his fourth consecutive chart-topping project.

Legal Challenges

Ing Februari 2019, 21 Savage ditangkap dening Imigrasi lan Customs Enforcement (ICE) Amerika Serikat kanggo nglewati visa, nyedhiyakake statusipun minangka warga Inggris. Dheweke diwenehi obligasi lan dibebaskan, ngarep hasil sidang deportasi cepet. Ing 2023, dheweke dadi penduduk permanen legal ing Amerika Serikat, kanthi hak kanggo kewarganegaraan ing 2028.

Philanthropy

21 Savage has been actively involved in philanthropy, focusing on financial literacy for the youth through his "Bank Account" campaign and providing free online financial literacy education during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also hosted annual back-to-school drives in Atlanta, offering free haircuts, hairstyles, supplies, and school uniforms to children.

Personal Life

21 Savage praktekake agama tradisional Afrika Barat Ifá. Dheweke ana ing hubungan karo model Amber Rose saka 2017 kanggo 2018. Dheweke uga duwe kelas terbang lan wis terlibat ing upaya kanggo ngurangi kekerasan senjata liwat inisiatif "Guns Down, Paintballs Up".

Artistry and Impact

Known for his "villainous monotone drawl," 21 Savage's music is heavily autobiographical, focusing on his experiences with violence, poverty, and survival. His style is influenced by Southern hip-hop, particularly the work of Three 6 Mafia, and he has been recognized for his contributions to the trap genre.

Discography Highlights

• "Issa Album" (2017)
• "I Am > I Was" (2018)
• "Savage Mode II" (with Metro Boomin, 2020)
• "Her Loss" (with Drake, 2022)
• "American Dream" (2024)

Awards and Recognition

21 Savage wis njaluk penghargaan kritikal kanggo karya-karyanya, kalebu Grammy Award kanggo Best Rap Song kanggo "A Lot" lan nominasyon akeh ing berbagai upacara penghargaan. musik lan karya-karyanya advocacy wis dadi tokoh signifikan ing hip-hop kontemporer lan liyane.