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 Savage's music career bẹrẹ ni irú ni 2013, lẹhin awọn ifọwọkan ti a gbọdọ ọkunrin. O gbọdọ rẹ akọkọ mixtape, " The Slaughter Tape," ni 2015, eyi ti o ti ṣeto rẹ bi a nkan nla si awọn Atlanta's underground music scene. Ọrọ rẹ pẹlu Metro Boomin lori awọn "Savage Mode" EP ni 2016 katapulted o si to mainstream gbajumo, pẹlu awọn titun bi "XPF_1__ ati "No Heart."

Mainstream Success

Awọn oniwe-ọkọ album rẹ, "Issa Album" (2017), peaked ni nọmba meji lori Billboard 200, pẹlu awọn gbigbe single "Bank Account." O si tun tọ lori awọn oniwe-ọdọ rẹ pẹlu "I Am > I Was" (2018), eyi ti o bẹrẹ ni nọmba ọkan lori Billboard 200 ati pẹlu awọn Grammy-ọdọ single "A Lot." Awọn iṣẹ rẹ pẹlu 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

Ni Oṣu Kẹsan 2019, 21 Savage ti a ti tẹlẹ nipasẹ Ile-iṣẹ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ti U.S. fun iṣeduro awọn iwe-aṣẹ rẹ, eyi ti o ṣe iroyin rẹ bi oludari UK. O ti a gba awọn iṣeduro ati ki o ba wa lati fi awọn iṣeduro iṣeduro iṣeduro. Ni 2023, o ti a ṣe oludari iṣeduro ti United States, pẹlu awọn iṣeduro fun oludari ni 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 ṣiṣe awọn iroyin ti o dara julọ ti Afirika Agbegbe Ifá. O ti wa ni a ifọwọsi pẹlu awọn awoṣe Amber Rose lati 2017 to 2018. O tun ti gba awọn iroyin flight ati awọn ti o ti wa ni ifọwọsi ni awọn iṣẹ lati fi agbara gun agbara nipasẹ awọn "Guns Down, Paintballs Up" ifọwọsi.

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" ( pẹlu Metro Boomin, 2020)
• "Her Loss" (with Drake, 2022)
• "American Dream" (2024)

Awards and Recognition

21 Savage ti a gba awọn akọsilẹ akọsilẹ fun iṣẹ rẹ, pẹlu a Grammy Award fun Best Rap Song fun "A Lot" ati ọpọlọpọ awọn aṣayan lori awọn ọpọlọpọ awọn akọsilẹ akọsilẹ. Awọn iṣẹ rẹ music ati awọn ifowosowopo ti ṣe o kan diẹ ninu awọn akọsilẹ hip-hop ati siwaju sii.