Soulja Boy
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, DeAndre Cortez Way, DeAndre Way, Big Draco, Soulja
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DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence with his self-released 2007 debut single, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)", which peaked atop the US Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks. After a commercial re-release by Collipark Music, an imprint of Interscope Records, the song and its follow-up, "Soulja Girl", both preceded his debut studio album, Souljaboytellem.com (2007). While critical reception was generally negative, the album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and spawned the single "Yahhh!" His second album, iSouljaBoyTellem (2008)—supported by the Billboard Hot 100-top 20 singles "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone" (featuring Sammie)—was met with moderate commercial reception and a further decline in critical reception. Way was listed at number 18 on the Forbes list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010, as he earned US$7 million that year. His third album, The DeAndre Way (2010)—supported by the top 40 single "Pretty Boy Swag"—saw a steeper decline in commercial reception, leading him to part ways with Interscope in favor of an independent career. Way is noted for his pioneering use of grassroots social media and digital marketing strategies during his mainstream popularity. Outside of recording, he has pursued side ventures including video game development, record production for other artists, and his record label Stacks on Deck Entertainment, through which he has signed rappers including Lil B and Riff Raff. He has received a Grammy Award nomination, as well as three BET Award and four Teen Choice Award nominations.
Career
- 1990Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Chicago
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor
- •Genre: Southern hip-hop, gangsta rap, snap music
- •Plays: voice
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When did Soulja Boy and Jackilyn Martinez separate? Rapper demands DNA test for his kid after ex demands support in lawsuit
DDG Applies to Soulja Boy's Rapper University After He Wasn't Accepted Into Kai Cenat's Streamer University
DDG Applies to Soulja Boy’s Rapper University After He Wasn’t Accepted Into Kai Cenat’s Streamer University
Soulja Boy’s $4.2 Million Judgment Is Growing by More Than $1,000 a Day, Court Docs Say
Soulja Boy’s $4.2 million debt to ex keeps growing by more than $1,000 a day
Soulja Boy's $4 Million Debt to Ex-Girlfriend Racking Up Massive Interest Per Day
Soulja Boy wants to build his own awards show for rappers he says the industry ignored
Okayy! #SouljaBoy said he might start his own award show and honor artists whom he feels haven’t received their credit. #Roomies, would you tune in? 📸:@gettyimages ✍🏾:#TSRStaffJR
Soulja Boy's Ex Intends to Sell His Royalties to Collect $4 Million Judgment
Soulja Boy & Blueface Share Unwanted Legal Bond Over Royalty Seizure Attempts
Soulja Boy's Ex On Hunt For Nearly $4 Million Owed, Looking to Sell His Residuals
Blueface's Music Royalties Seized to Pay Soulja Boy's Baby Mama $123,000 After Defamation Judgment
Professor Draco in the building! Soulja Boy puts a rap twist on Kai Cenat’s Streamer University with Rapper University
Soulja Boy Threatens Kai Cenat To Start Problems If He Is Not Invited To Streamer University
The mother of #SouljaBoy’s child, #JackilynMartinez, stepped into TSR to let us know her rent payment was covered. She also calls out #Blueface for not paying the default judgement for her lawsuit against her. SWIPE ✍🏾#TSRStaffAS
Soulja Boy Says He's Not "Scared Of A N**ga From Great Britain" Amid 21 Savage Beef
Athens weekly concert preview: Soulja Boy, Built to Spill, Wuxtry is 50 and more - The Red & Black
Hawks bring playoff energy back to Atlanta with sold-out buzz, giveaways and Soulja Boy
Hip-Hop Artists Soulja Boy & Pastor Troy and R&B Artist Mike Clark Jr. to Headline Thursday's Hawks Home 2026 Playoffs Game presented by State Farm
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