Safaree Samuels Explained
Safaree Samuels |
Birth Name: | Safaree Lloyd Samuels |
Birth Date: | July 4, 1981 |
Birth Place: | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Nationality: | |
Years Active: | 2000–present |
Education: | Midwood High School |
Children: | 2 |
Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is an American rapper. He began his musical career as part of the hip hop group Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside rapper Nicki Minaj, with whom he would begin a heavily publicized relationship around the same time.[3] In 2016, he joined the cast of the VH1 reality show . In 2017, he moved back to his hometown of New York City and joined the cast of . He subsequently joined the casts of and , making him the only Love & Hip Hop cast member to have worked on all four shows.
As a solo artist, he's released one studio album and five mixtapes independently.
Early life and education
Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 4, 1981, to immigrant Jamaican parents. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha.[4] [5] He attended Midwood High School.[6]
Career
Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Loustar, and Seven Up.[7] In 2004, the group recorded the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria, "Don't Mess With", which was featured on the compilation album .[8] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[9]
In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[10] In 2012, Minaj released her second album, , where Samuels has six writing credits and was featured on the track "Press Conference".[11]
In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[12] [13] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of .[14] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels joined the cast of the VH1 reality show for its third season, which premiered in August 2016.[15] [16] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[17] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[18]
In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[19] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[20] In 2019, Samuels debuted the "Anaconda" line of dildos molded from his own penis.[21] In 2020, Samuels launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[22] [23]
Personal life
Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000 until 2014.[24] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[25] In 2016, he attempted to sue Minaj and accused her of not crediting him on The Pinkprint.[26]
He became engaged to actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[27] [28] The couple married on October 7, 2019.[29] Their daughter was born on February 3, 2020.[30] On May 4, 2021, he announced that he and Mena were expecting their second child together.[31] On May 25, 2021, TMZ reported that Mena officially filed for divorce from Samuels.[32] On June 28, 2021, he announced the birth of their second child, a boy.[33]
She is currently dating and later, engaged to Love & Hip Hop co stars Eliza Reign, Florence El Luche and Amara La Negra.
Discography
Studio albums
Mixtapes
Filmography
Television
! Year! Title! Role! Notes2015, 2017 | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Special guest |
2016 | | Guest star |
2016–2018 | | Supporting (season 3) Main cast (season 4) Guest (season 5) |
2017–2020 | | Supporting (season 8) Main cast (seasons 9–10) |
2017 | Scared Famous | Contestant |
2018 | Leave It to Stevie | Supporting (season 2) |
| Guest, 1 episode: "Dadchelor Party" |
2020–2023 | | Supporting (seasons 9 - 11) Main cast (seasons 10a–10b) |
Love & Listings | Guest star |
2021 | Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked |
2021–2023 | | Himself | Main cast (seasons 2–3) |
2022 | Bobby I Love You, Purrr | Episode: "Stay Soft" |
2023 | I Got a Story to Tell | Detective Hassan | Episode: "I'm So Fateful" |
2023–2024 | | Himself | Main cast (season 5) |
TBA | Ballin 2024 | Semaj Anderson | Pre - production |
TBA | Schemers | Donovan | Pre - production | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Jamaican Passport. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BmJZ6xABVpQ . 2021-12-24 . limited. Instagram. January 18, 2021.
- Web site: Safaree | Videos | Photos | Editorial. Baeblemusic.com. January 18, 2021.
- https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/720201-nicki-minaj-safaree-relationship
- Web site: Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican. Bossip. July 22, 2015. September 27, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend. DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. September 27, 2016.
- News: John. Jason. December 25, 2018. Safaree Samuels, Erica Mena Engaged, Buys New House. live. Empire BBK. https://web.archive.org/web/20210324223622/https://empireboobookitty.com/safaree-samuels-erica-mena-engaged-buys-new-house/. March 24, 2021. March 24, 2021.
- Web site: Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up. HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now! . November 18, 2004. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj. Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video. Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. September 24, 2016. March 26, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120326202130/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/01/20/nicki-minaj-ferocious-stupid-hoe-video/. dead.
- Web site: Nicki Minaj Blasts Ex Safaree Samuels as 'Poor Excuse of a Man' After He Serves Her With Lawsuit. Entertainment Tonight. May 11, 2016. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'. The Source. April 9, 2015. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2. HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: "I Dont Want No Big Thang Poking Me, I Need My Walls": K.Michelle And Safaree Samuels Link Up To Talk Bae Situations. https://web.archive.org/web/20160203091324/http://www.vh1.com/news/240587/k-michelle-safaree-samuels/. dead. February 3, 2016. VH1. February 2, 2016. September 27, 2016.
- Web site: Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'. Vibe. May 16, 2016. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex. https://web.archive.org/web/20220522194000/https://www.vh1.com/news/azzb59/meet-the-cast-safaree-nicki-minaj-ex. live. May 22, 2022. VH1. August 3, 2016. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape. HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Bellino. Damian. VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!. https://web.archive.org/web/20230421160904/https://www.vh1.com/news/6iygcw/scared-famous-tiffany-pollard-erica-mena-drita-davanzo-alaska. live. April 21, 2023. VH1 News. Viacom International. November 9, 2017.
- Web site: Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album. Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. February 20, 2018.
- Web site: Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy. HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. February 27, 2018.
- https://rollingout.com/2019/07/17/safaree-samuels-debuts-life-size-anaconda-sex-toy-line-photo/ Safaree Samuels debuts life-size 'Anaconda' sex toy line
- Web site: Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree claps back after getting mocked for opening an OnlyFans account. Metro. May 11, 2020. November 14, 2020.
- Web site: Erica Mena Does The Unthinkable To Safaree On OnlyFans: "Satisfying My Husband For The First Time Ever On Here!". SOHH. July 21, 2020. November 14, 2020.
- Web site: October 22, 2014. Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame. September 24, 2016. Bustle.
- December 20, 2014. Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'. Rolling Stone. September 24, 2016.
- Web site: Nicki Minaj's Ex Disses Meek Mill, Claims 'Pinkprint' Writing Credits. May 14, 2021. Rap-Up. en-US.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels Engaged To Erica Mena After One Month Of Dating: See Elaborate, Candle-Lit Proposal. Jade. Boren. Hollywoodlife.com. December 25, 2018. January 18, 2021.
- Web site: 'Love & Hip Hop' Stars Safaree & Erica Mena Are Engaged. Christina. Santi. December 26, 2018. Ebony.com. January 18, 2021.
- Web site: Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married. Eonline.com. Jackson, Vannessa. October 8, 2019. October 8, 2019.
- Web site: Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together. People.com.
- Web site: May 4, 2021. Love & Hip Hop's Safaree Samuels, Wife Erica Mena Expecting Baby No. 2: 'Time to Get Neutered'. People.com. en.
- Web site: Erica Mena Files to Divorce Safaree.
- Web site: Safaree Samuels Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Estranged Wife Erica Mena amid Divorce: 'Another Me'. June 29, 2021. PEOPLE.com. en.
- Web site: Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree. iTunes. November 20, 2017. February 20, 2018.