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{{short description|American rapper and singer from California}}
{{Short description|American rapper (born 1993)}}
{{Use American English|date=May 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Saweetie
| name = Saweetie
| image = Saweetie in a car (cropped).jpg
| image = Saweetie (cropped).jpg
| caption = Saweetie in 2018
| caption = Saweetie in 2021
| birth_name = Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper
| birth_name = Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|7|2}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|7|2}}
| birth_place = [[Santa Clara, California]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Santa Clara, California]], U.S.
| alma_mater = [[University of Southern California]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/saweetie-college-degree|title=Saweetie is Reportedly Returning to College, but Not for the Reason You Might Think|date=December 14, 2021}}</ref>
| occupation = Rapper
| partner = [[Quavo]] (2018–present)
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2016–present
| years_active = 2016–present
| relatives = [[Gabrielle Union]] (cousin)
| relatives = [[Willie Harper]] (grandfather)<br />[[Josh Harper]] (uncle)<br />[[MC Hammer]] (uncle)<ref name="BILLBOARD" /><br />[[Gabrielle Union]] (cousin)<br />[[Zaytoven]] (cousin)<ref name="BILLBOARD" />
| website = {{URL|http://saweetieofficial.com}}
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| background = solo_singer
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| label = {{flatlist|
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* [[Warner Records|Warner]]
* [[Warner Records|Warner]]
* Artistry
* Artistry
* Icy
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}}
| website = {{URL|saweetie.com}}
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'''Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper'''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Starling|first=Lakin|date=October 28, 2020|title=Saweetie on fame, love and her new album|url=https://www.redbull.com/se-en/theredbulletin/saweetie-the-saweet-life-career-profile|access-date=November 28, 2020|website=[[Red Bull]]}}</ref> (born July 2, 1993),<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ibile|first=Fagbo|date=November 3, 2021|title=Diamonté Harper|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/fullname/harper/diamant|access-date=November 3, 2021|website=CaliforniaBirthIndex.Org}}</ref> known professionally as '''Saweetie''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ə|ˈ|w|iː|t|i}}; also pronounced as simply "sweetie"), is an American rapper.<!-- do not add songwriter to lead of article unless artist is specifically credited with writing lyrics/songs for others !!! It is sufficient to have in their infobox under occupation--> Her 2017 debut single, "[[Icy Grl]]", received [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) and led her to sign with [[Warner Records]] in a joint venture with her then-manager, Max Gousse's record label, Artistry Worldwide.


Her debut extended play (EP), ''[[High Maintenance (Saweetie EP)|High Maintenance]]'' (2017) was met with lukewarm reception and failed to chart. Her second, ''Icy'' (2019) moderately entered the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and spawned the single "[[My Type (Saweetie song)|My Type]]", which marked her first entry—at number 21—on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and received [[RIAA certification|quadruple platinum]] certification by the RIAA. Her 2020 single, "[[Tap In]]" and her 2021 single, "[[Best Friend (Saweetie song)|Best Friend]]" (featuring [[Doja Cat]]), both peaked within the chart's top 20, and are preceding the release of her forthcoming debut studio album, ''[[Pretty Bitch Music]]''. At the [[64th Annual Grammy Awards]], the latter song earned a nomination for [[Best Rap/Sung Performance]], while Harper herself was nominated for [[Best New Artist]].
'''Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper'''<ref>{{cite web |title=DIAMONTÉ QUIAVA VALENTIN HARPER. & don’t forget the accent heaux! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CBRyyZsBoVo/?hl=en |website=Instagram |date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> (born July 2, 1993),<ref>{{cite web |title=The Birth of Diamant Harper |url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/diamant_quieavalenti_harper_born_1993_22199489 |website=California Birth Index |accessdate=21 November 2020}}</ref> known professionally as '''Saweetie''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ə|ˈ|w|iː|t|i}}),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS2DebktP7Q&t=2m5s |title=GirlWithNoJob, Saweetie, & Cipha Sounds &#124; You Don't Deserve to Be Verified! &#124; #podSessions 1 |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2018-01-23 |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref> is an American rapper. After the release of her debut single "Icy Grl", she was signed to [[Warner Records]] and her manager Max Gousse's record label Artistry Worldwide. She released her debut extended play, ''[[High Maintenance (Saweetie EP)|High Maintenance]]'' on March 16, 2018. Her second EP, ''Icy'' was released in March 2019, and spawned the top 40 single "[[My Type (Saweetie song)|My Type]]". Her debut album, ''Pretty Bitch Music'' is expected to be released in 2021 and was preceded by the single "[[Tap In]]".


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper was born on July 2, 1993 in [[Santa Clara, California]] to Trinidad Valentin, her [[Chinese Filipino|Filipina-Chinese]] mother and Johnny Harper, her [[African Americans|African-American]] father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://statusmagonline.com/2018-tunesday-saweetie/|title=TUNESDAY: Icy Cool Facts About Saweetie, Femme MC On the Rise|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701081809/http://statusmagonline.com/2018-tunesday-saweetie |archivedate=2019-07-01|access-date=2020-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=19 Facts You Need To Know About 'ICY GRL' Rapper Saweetie|url=http://www.capitalxtra.com/features/facts/facts-about-saweetie/real-name/|publisher=[[Capital XTRA]]|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>Saweetie tells that her mother is of a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] descent in her freestyle rap, "High Maintenance".</ref> She grew up in the Central Valley, attending [[Merrill F. West High School]] in Tracy and graduating from [[Monterey Trail High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California|Elk Grove]].<ref name="VIBE-I">{{cite web|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|title=Interview: Saweetie Turned Her "Icy Girl" Video Into A Career Springboard|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/11/interview-saweetie-icy-girl-video/|website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|date=November 8, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="HIPHOPDX">{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Marcel|title=Bay Area MC Saweetie Talks "Icy Grl" & Social Media Fame|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45182/title.bay-area-mc-saweetie-talks-icy-grl-social-media-fame#|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=November 13, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="XXL">{{cite web|last=C.M.|first=Emmanuel|title=The Break Presents: Saweetie|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/saweetie-interview-the-break/|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=December 1, 2017|accessdate=March 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Harper |first1=Diamonte |title=Monterey Trail High School Varsity Volleyball |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/diamonte-harper/pQ7SmfTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm}}</ref> She began writing music at age 13. After high school, she went on to attend [[San Diego State University]] before transferring to the [[University of Southern California]] where she studied communications and business. After graduating, she began to focus on her rap career.<ref name="BILLBOARD">{{cite web|last=Lyle|first=Ashley|title=Rising MC Saweetie Talks Viral Hit 'Icy Grl,' Signing With Warner Bros. Records & the Value of Education|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8099115/saweetie-interview-icy-grl-warner-bros-deal|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=February 14, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="HUFFPOST">{{cite web|last=Aynalem|first=Tali|title=If You Haven’t Heard These Songs, You’re Sleeping|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/if-you-havent-heard-these-songs-youre-sleeping_us_5a128361e4b023121e0e9479|website=[[HuffPost]]|date=November 26, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="XXL" />
Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper was born on July 2, 1993, in [[Santa Clara, California]], to former [[video vixen]] Trinidad Valentin, who is of Filipina and Chinese descent,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.complex.com/music/saweetie-says-her-mom-was-against-cursing-on-her-upcoming-album|title= Saweetie Explains What Her Mom Doesn't Approve of on Her Upcoming Debut Album|website=Complex|date=July 16, 2021|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua}}</ref> and Johnny Harper, who is Black American.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://statusmagonline.com/2018-tunesday-saweetie/|title=TUNESDAY: Icy Cool Facts About Saweetie, Femme MC On the Rise|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701081809/http://statusmagonline.com/2018-tunesday-saweetie|archive-date=July 1, 2019|access-date=July 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=19 Facts You Need To Know About "ICY GRL" Rapper Saweetie|url=http://www.capitalxtra.com/features/facts/facts-about-saweetie/real-name/|publisher=[[Capital XTRA]]|access-date=March 24, 2018}}</ref> She grew up in [[Hayward, California|Hayward]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-16 |title=Saweetie Draws on Her Roots to Make Rap That's More Personal |url=https://www.kqed.org/arts/13910635/saweetie-draws-on-her-roots-to-make-rap-thats-more-personal |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=KQED |language=en-us}}</ref> and later in [[Sacramento]], attending [[Merrill F. West High School]] in [[Tracy, California|Tracy]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Lauren |date=2023-02-25 |title=Everything You Need to Know About Saweetie and Her Siblings |url=https://www.oldest.org/people/saweeties-siblings/ |access-date=2023-12-20 |website=Oldest.org |language=en-US}}</ref> and graduating from [[Monterey Trail High School]] in [[Elk Grove, California|Elk Grove]].<ref name="VIBE-I">{{cite web|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|title=Interview: Saweetie Turned Her "Icy Girl" Video Into A Career Springboard|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/11/interview-saweetie-icy-girl-video/|website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|date=November 8, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="HIPHOPDX">{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Marcel|title=Bay Area MC Saweetie Talks "Icy Grl" & Social Media Fame|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45182/title.bay-area-mc-saweetie-talks-icy-grl-social-media-fame#|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=November 13, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="XXL">{{cite web|last=C.M.|first=Emmanuel|title=The Break Presents: Saweetie|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/saweetie-interview-the-break/|website=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=March 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Harper|first1=Diamonte|title=Monterey Trail High School Varsity Volleyball|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/diamonte-harper/pQ7SmfTlEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm}}</ref> She began writing music at age 13. After high school, she attended [[San Diego State University]], where she studied communication and business before transferring to the [[University of Southern California]], where she completed her degree and received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 18, 2020|title=Saweetie Shows Off Her Bachelor's Degree From The University of Southern California|url=https://jammin1057.com/2020/05/18/saweetie-shows-off-her-bachelors-degree-from-the-university-southern-california/|access-date=December 11, 2020|website=Jammin 105.7|language=en}}</ref> After graduating in 2016, she began to focus on her rap career.<ref name="BILLBOARD">{{cite magazine|last=Lyle|first=Ashley|title=Rising MC Saweetie Talks Viral Hit "Icy Grl", Signing With Warner Bros. Records & the Value of Education|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8099115/saweetie-interview-icy-grl-warner-bros-deal|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="HUFFPOST">{{cite web|last=Aynalem|first=Tali|title=If You Haven't Heard These Songs, You're Sleeping|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/if-you-havent-heard-these-songs-youre-sleeping_us_5a128361e4b023121e0e9479|website=[[HuffPost]]|date=November 26, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="XXL" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
===2016-2018: Breakthrough and ''High Maintenance''===
Saweetie began posting short raps on her [[Instagram]] account in 2016. One video featured her rapping over the beat from [[Khia]]'s "[[My Neck, My Back (Lick It)]]", which would eventually turn into "Icy Grl".<ref name="VIBE-I" /><ref name="XXL" /> The song was released on her [[SoundCloud]] in the summer of 2017, and brought her to the attention of Max Gousse, a well-known producer and A&R executive, who became her manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flaunt.com/content/saweetie|title=Saweetie {{!}} No Bright Lights, No Ice, No Sugar After Midnight|website=Flaunt Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref><ref name="VIBE-II">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/10/saweetie-icy-girl-high-maintenance|title=Saweetie Releases "Icy Girl" Music Video|date=October 17, 2017|website=Vibe}}</ref><ref name="XXL" /> The video for the song went viral on the Internet and went on to accrue 100 million views on [[YouTube]] as of June 2020.<ref name="BILLBOARD" /><ref name="XXL" />


=== 2016–2018: ''High Maintenance'' ===
To follow that up, Saweetie released in that same month a freestyle rap called "High Maintenance" accompanied by a short clip of herself rapping a verse to the song, all while chilling in her kitchen. It would go viral on Instagram and [[Twitter]] as well.<ref name="VIBE-II" /><ref name="XXL" /> In October 2017, she released a video for her song, "Focus", which samples [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]]'s "Gilligan".<ref name="XXL-II">{{cite web|last=Pile|first=Tatiana|title=Saweetie Doesn’t Let Anything Distract Her in "Focus" Video|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/saweetie-focus-video/|website=XXL|date=December 21, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref>
Saweetie began posting clips of her freestyles to her [[Instagram]] account in 2016. One video featured her rapping over the beat from fellow female rapper [[Khia]]'s "[[My Neck, My Back (Lick It)]]", which eventually became "[[Icy Grl]]".<ref name="VIBE-I" /><ref name="XXL" /> The song was released on her [[SoundCloud]] in the summer of 2017 and brought her to the attention of Max Gousse, a well-known producer and A&R executive, who became her manager.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flaunt.com/content/saweetie|title=Saweetie {{!}} No Bright Lights, No Ice, No Sugar After Midnight|website=Flaunt Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-date=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219095105/https://www.flaunt.com/content/saweetie|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="VIBE-II">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2017/10/saweetie-icy-girl-high-maintenance|title=Saweetie Releases "Icy Girl" Music Video|date=October 17, 2017|website=Vibe}}</ref><ref name="XXL" /> The video went viral online, accruing 100 million views on [[YouTube]] as of June 2020.<ref name="BILLBOARD" /><ref name="XXL" />


In January 2018, she was named [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]]'s Artist of the Week and one of ''[[Pigeons & Planes]]''{{'}} Best New Artists of the Month.<ref name="P&P">{{cite web|last1=Odedina|first1=Michelle|last2=Corrigan|first2=Graham|last3=Moore|first3=Jacob|last4=Gardner|first4=Alex|title=Best New Artists of the Month|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/music/2018/01/best-new-artists-january-2018/saweetie|website=Pigeons & Planes|date=January 31, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref> During [[Super Bowl LII]] in February 2018, she was featured in an ad for [[Rihanna]]'s cosmetic company, Fenty Beauty.<ref name="HNHH">{{cite web|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|title=Rihanna Shares New Fenty Beauty Super Bowl Ad Starring Saweetie|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rihanna-shares-new-fenty-beauty-super-bowl-ad-starring-saweetie-news.43293.html|publisher=HotNewHip Hop|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref> That month, she signed to [[Warner Records]] and her manager Max Gousse's record label Artistry Worldwide.<ref name="BILLBOARD" /><ref name="LAT">{{cite news | last=Kennedy| first=Gerrick D.| title =Rising rapper Saweetie is one to watch this year| newspaper =Los Angeles Times| publisher =| date =April 10, 2018 | url =http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-saweetie-20180410-story.html| accessdate =June 28, 2018}}</ref><ref name="RU">{{cite news | last=| first=| title =Saweetie Signs With Warner Bros. Records| publisher =Rap-Up| date =February 14, 2018 | url =http://www.rap-up.com/2018/02/14/saweetie-signs-with-warner-bros-records/| accessdate =June 28, 2018}}</ref>
That same month, Saweetie released a freestyle rap, "High Maintenance", accompanied by a short clip of herself rapping a verse to the song, which also went viral on Instagram and [[Twitter]].<ref name="VIBE-II" /><ref name="XXL" /> In October 2017, she released a video for her song "Focus", which samples [[DRAM (rapper)|DRAM]]'s "Gilligan".<ref name="XXL-II">{{cite web|last=Pile|first=Tatiana|title=Saweetie Doesn't Let Anything Distract Her in "Focus" Video|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/saweetie-focus-video/|website=XXL|date=December 21, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref>[[File:Saweetie at The Great Escape 2018 2.png|thumb|Saweetie performing in 2018|left]]In January 2018, Saweetie was named [[Tidal (service)|Tidal]]'s Artist of the Week and one of ''[[Pigeons & Planes]]''<nowiki/>'s Best New Artists of the Month.<ref name="P&P">{{cite web|last1=Odedina|first1=Michelle|last2=Corrigan|first2=Graham|last3=Moore|first3=Jacob|last4=Gardner|first4=Alex|title=Best New Artists of the Month|url=http://pigeonsandplanes.com/music/2018/01/best-new-artists-January-2018/saweetie|website=Pigeons & Planes|date=January 31, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> During [[Super Bowl LII]] in February 2018, she was featured in an ad for [[Rihanna]]'s cosmetic company, Fenty Beauty.<ref name="HNHH">{{cite web|last=Goddard|first=Kevin|title=Rihanna Shares New Fenty Beauty Super Bowl Ad Starring Saweetie|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rihanna-shares-new-fenty-beauty-super-bowl-ad-starring-saweetie-news.43293.html|publisher=HotNewHip Hop|date=February 2, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref> That month, she signed to Warner Bros. Records (since May 2019 [[Warner Records]]) and Gousse's record label, Artistry Worldwide.<ref name="BILLBOARD" /><ref name="LAT">{{cite news|last=Kennedy|first=Gerrick D.|title =Rising rapper Saweetie is one to watch this year|newspaper =Los Angeles Times|date =April 10, 2018|url =http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-saweetie-20180410-story.html| access-date =June 28, 2018}}</ref><ref name="RU">{{cite news|title =Saweetie Signs With Warner Bros. Records|publisher =Rap-Up|date =February 14, 2018|url =http://www.rap-up.com/2018/02/14/saweetie-signs-with-warner-bros-records/|access-date =June 28, 2018}}</ref>


{{Quote|text=''I do a lot of covers but this is the first time I'm actually doing original content. I leave the studio and I come home wanting to listen to really myself.''|source=Saweetie for ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' in October 2017.<ref name="XXL" />}}
{{Blockquote|text=I do a lot of covers but this is the first time I'm actually doing original content. I leave the studio and I come home wanting to listen to really myself.|source=Saweetie for ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' in October 2017.<ref name="XXL" />}}


In February 2018, Saweetie launched her own record label, Icy Records.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bernucca|first=Carolyn|title=Saweetie Went Viral, But She's More Than an Overnight Sensation|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/08/rapper-saweetie-went-viral-and-is-still-winning-big|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=Complex|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Lye|first=Ashley|title=Rising MC Saweetie Talks Viral Hit "Icy Grl", Signing With Warner Bros. Records & the Value of Education|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8099115/saweetie-interview-icy-grl-warner-bros-deal|access-date=April 8, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Homewood|first=Ben|title=On The Radar: Saweetie|url=http://www.musicweek.com/tastemakers/read/on-the-radar-saweetie/072589|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=www.musicweek.com|language=en}}</ref>
Saweetie released her major label debut EP, [[High Maintenance (Saweetie EP)|''High Maintenance'']], on March 16, 2018. It is composed of nine tracks and was produced by [[CashMoneyAP]], Nyrell, and Saweetie's cousin, [[Zaytoven]].<ref name="XXL-III">{{cite web|last=India|first=Lindsey|title=Saweetie Shares ‘High Maintenance’ EP Tracklist and Release Date|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/03/saweetie-high-maintenance-ep-tracklist-release-date/|website=XXL|date=March 7, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="VIBE-III">{{cite web|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|title=Premiere: Saweetie Reveals Tracklist For Debut EP ‘High Maintenance’|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/03/saweetie-high-maintenance-ep-tracklist/|website=Vibe|date=March 5, 2018|accessdate=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Saponara|first=Michael|title=Stream Saweetie's Debut Project 'High Maintenance': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8248776/saweetie-high-maintenance-stream|website=Billboard|date=March 16, 2018|accessdate=March 19, 2018}}</ref> The single, "Icy Girl" was certified [[RIAA certification|Gold]] in June 2018, for sales of 500,000 in the US.<ref>[https://www.maybachmedia.com/news/saweeties-icy-grl-has-made-gold-certification/]{{dead link|date=June 2019}}</ref> It was certified platinum in September 2019.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Saweetie#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum - RIAA|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|accessdate=April 7, 2019}}</ref>


Saweetie released her major label debut EP, ''[[High Maintenance (Saweetie EP)|High Maintenance]]'', on March 16, 2018. It has nine tracks and was produced by [[CashMoneyAP]], Nyrell and Saweetie's cousin, [[Zaytoven]].<ref name="XXL-III">{{cite web|last=India|first=Lindsey|title=Saweetie Shares "High Maintenance" EP Tracklist and Release Date|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/03/saweetie-high-maintenance-ep-tracklist-release-date/|website=XXL|date=March 7, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="VIBE-III">{{cite web|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|title=Premiere: Saweetie Reveals Tracklist For Debut EP 'High Maintenance'|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/03/saweetie-high-maintenance-ep-tracklist/|website=Vibe|date=March 5, 2018|access-date=March 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Saponara|first=Michael|title=Stream Saweetie's Debut Project 'High Maintenance': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8248776/saweetie-high-maintenance-stream|magazine=Billboard|date=March 16, 2018|access-date=March 19, 2018}}</ref> The single "Icy Girl" was certified [[RIAA certification|Gold]] in June 2018, for sales of 500,000 in the U.S.<ref>[https://www.maybachmedia.com/news/saweeties-icy-grl-has-made-gold-certification/]{{dead link|date=June 2019}}</ref> In September 2019, the single was certified [[RIAA]] multi-platinum and reached No. 1 on [[Billboard charts|Billboard]]'s rhythmic songs airplay chart.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=Saweetie#search_section|title=Gold & Platinum – RIAA|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|access-date=April 7, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Saweetie's "My Type" Hits No. 1 on Rhythmic Songs Airplay Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8530990/saweetie-my-type-no-1-rhythmic-songs-airplay-chart|access-date=April 8, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref>
===2019–present: ''Icy'' and ''Pretty Bitch Music''===
Saweetie released her second major label EP, ''Icy'', on March 29, 2019. The EP's first single, "[[My Type (Saweetie song)|My Type]]", written by Saweetie and produced by [[London on da Track]], samples "[[Freek-a-Leek]]" by [[Petey Pablo]]. Debuting on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 81, It was the first song of Saweetie's to enter the Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8520255/saweetie-my-type-hot-100-interview-icy-grl|title=How Saweetie Is Keeping Up Momentum In Hip-Hop's 'Sink Or Swim' World|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> "My Type" later peaked at number 21, becoming Saweetie's first top 40 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8519453/saweetie-hot-100-debut-7th-female-rap-act-chart-2019 |title=Saweetie Makes Hot 100 Debut, Is 7th Female Rap Act to Hit Chart in 2019 - The Most This Decade |website=Billboard.com |date=2019-10-07 |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref> A remix of the song featuring [[Jhené Aiko]] and [[City Girls]] was released on August 23, 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=My Type (feat. City Girls & Jhené Aiko) [Remix]|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3zA4avOuepGbVtebFZzAz5|language=en|access-date=2020-08-05}}</ref> In September 2019, "My Type" hit number 1 on the Rhythmic Radio charts, and was later certified double platinum in the United States.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref name="Gousse">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/saweetie-my-type-max-gousse-hitmaker-of-the-month-1203347064/|title=Hitmaker of the Month: Manager Max Gousse on Saweetie’s Big ‘My Type’ Spike|last=Herman|first=James Patrick|last2=Herman|first2=James Patrick|date=2019-09-24|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref>


=== 2019–2020: ''Icy'' and other ventures ===
Saweetie collaborated with [[PrettyLittleThing]] to launch a 59-piece clothing collection, PrettyLittleThing x Saweetie, in September 2019. She said the theme of the [[capsule collection| capsule]] was "a boujie rich girl enjoying the finer things in life. I want to show the boys and girls that if you hustle hard your work will pay off."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-prettylittlething-x-saweetie-collection-just-launched-its-almost-sold-out-18738735|title=Saweetie Just Launched A PrettyLittleThing Collection & It’s Almost Sold Out|website=Bustle|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> It debuted during [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/prettylittlething-x-saweetie-clothing-line-nyfw-fashion-show|title=This Runway Show Showed What Models with Different Body Types Look Like In the Same Outfits|website=InStyle.com|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref>
Saweetie released her second major label EP album, ''Icy'', on March 29, 2019. Its first single, "[[My Type (Saweetie song)|My Type]]", written by Saweetie and produced by [[London on da Track]], samples the 2004 song "[[Freek-a-Leek]]" by [[Petey Pablo]]. Debuting on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 81 on the charts, It was Saweetie's first song to enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8520255/saweetie-my-type-hot-100-interview-icy-grl|title=How Saweetie Is Keeping Up Momentum In Hip-Hop's "Sink Or Swim" World|magazine=Billboard|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref> "My Type" peaked at number 21, becoming Saweetie's first top-40 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8519453/saweetie-hot-100-debut-7th-female-rap-act-chart-2019 |title=Saweetie Makes Hot 100 Debut, Is 7th Female Rap Act to Hit Chart in 2019 – The Most This Decade |magazine=Billboard |date=October 7, 2019 |access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> A remix of the song featuring [[Jhené Aiko]] and [[City Girls]] was released on August 23, 2019.<ref>{{Citation|title=My Type (feat. City Girls & Jhené Aiko) [Remix]|date=August 23, 2019|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3zA4avOuepGbVtebFZzAz5|language=en|access-date=August 5, 2020}}</ref> "My Type" hit number 1 on the Rhythmic Radio charts in September 2019 and was later certified double platinum in the U.S.<ref name="RIAA" /><ref name="Gousse">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/saweetie-my-type-max-gousse-hitmaker-of-the-month-1203347064/|title=Hitmaker of the Month: Manager Max Gousse on Saweetie's Big "My Type" Spike|last=Herman|first=James Patrick|date=September 24, 2019|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref>


In September 2019, Saweetie collaborated with [[PrettyLittleThing]] to launch a 59-piece clothing collection, PrettyLittleThing x Saweetie. She said the theme of the [[capsule collection|capsule]] was "a [[Bourgeoisie|boujie]] rich girl enjoying the finer things in life. I want to show the boys and girls that if you hustle hard your work will pay off."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-prettylittlething-x-saweetie-collection-just-launched-its-almost-sold-out-18738735|title=Saweetie Just Launched A PrettyLittleThing Collection & It's Almost Sold Out|website=Bustle|date=September 9, 2019 |language=en|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref> It debuted during [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/prettylittlething-x-saweetie-clothing-line-nyfw-fashion-show|title=This Runway Show Showed What Models with Different Body Types Look Like In the Same Outfits|website=InStyle.com|language=en|access-date=September 30, 2019|archive-date=September 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930060509/https://www.instyle.com/fashion/clothing/prettylittlething-x-saweetie-clothing-line-nyfw-fashion-show|url-status=dead}}</ref> Saweetie appeared on VH1's ''[[Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out]]'' on January 28, 2020, as a guest performer, performing "My Type".
Saweetie appeared on ''[[Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out]]'' as a guest performer, where she performed her single, "[[My Type (Saweetie song)|My Type]]" which aired on VH1 on January 28, 2020.


=== 2020–present: ''Pretty Bitch Music'' ===
Saweetie released the lead single, "[[Tap In]]", from her upcoming debut album titled ''Pretty Bitch Music'' on June 20, 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=Tap In|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3XpOIE22NDEl5VSguQGv2h|language=en|access-date=2020-08-05}}</ref> The single peaked at number 53 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and became her first song to enter the [[UK Singles Chart]], peaking at number 71. This was followed by the promotional single, "Pretty Bitch Freestyle", on July 2, 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=Pretty Bitch Freestyle|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4AFMc41peNA5Pf2JbXEpdK|language=en|access-date=2020-08-05}}</ref>


Saweetie released the lead single, "[[Tap In]]", from her upcoming debut album, ''[[Pretty Bitch Music]]'', on June 20, 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=Tap In|date=June 17, 2020|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3XpOIE22NDEl5VSguQGv2h|language=en|access-date=August 5, 2020}}</ref> The single peaked at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming her first top-20 single and her first song to enter the [[UK Singles Chart]], peaking at number 38. In September 2020, the single reached number one on [[Mediabase]]'s Urban Radio Chart as well as the Billboard x [[Triller (app)|Triller]] US and Global charts.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cantor|first=Brian|date=September 13, 2020|title=Saweetie's "Tap In" Officially Reaches #1 At Urban Radio|url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/09/13/saweeties-tap-in-officially-reaches-1-at-urban-radio/|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=Headline Planet|language=en-US}}</ref> The track was Saweetie's second single to reach Billboard's Hot 100.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Rutherford|first=Kevin|title=Saweetie's "Tap In" Leaps to No. 1 on Top Triller U.S. & Global Charts, Debuts on Streaming Songs|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9437670/saweetie-tap-in-no-1-top-triller-u-s-global-charts-streaming-songs|access-date=April 8, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref> In August 2020, Saweetie released a [[remix]] of the single, "Tap in Remix", that featured rappers [[Post Malone]], [[DaBaby]] and [[Jack Harlow]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=surpriiiiiiiiseeee 🤩 tap in baby !!!! shoutout to @postmalone @DaBabyDaBaby & @jackharlow for pullin up !! icy gang gang gaaaaang 🤘🏽❄️🤘🏽 dropping today at 4pm pst 👀|url=https://twitter.com/saweetie/status/1299431551957045249|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> This was followed by the promotional single "Pretty Bitch Freestyle" on July 2, 2020.<ref>{{Citation|title=Pretty Bitch Freestyle|date=July 2, 2020|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4AFMc41peNA5Pf2JbXEpdK|language=en|access-date=August 5, 2020}}</ref>
On July 31, 2020, Saweetie appeared alongside American rapper [[Tay Money]] on the song "Bussin 2.0", with a music video premiering the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tay Money, Saweetie – Bussin 2.0 [Official Music Video] - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmEeod_seaU|access-date=2020-08-05|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> On August 6, 2020, Saweetie was featured on [[Ava Max]]'s song, "[[Kings & Queens, Pt. 2]]", alongside [[Lauv]].


On July 31, 2020, Saweetie appeared alongside American rapper [[Tay Money]] on the song "Bussin 2.0", with a music video premiering the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tay Money, Saweetie – Bussin 2.0 [Official Music Video] – YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmEeod_seaU|access-date=August 5, 2020|website=www.youtube.com| date=July 31, 2020 }}</ref> On August 6, 2020, she was featured on [[Ava Max]]'s song, "[[Kings & Queens, Pt. 2]]", alongside [[Lauv]]. On October 23, 2020, she released "[[Back to the Streets]]" (featuring [[Jhené Aiko]]), which serves as the second single from ''Pretty Bitch Music''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bloom|first=Madison|title=Saweetie and Jhené Aiko Share New Song "Back to the Streets"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/saweetie-and-jhene-aiko-share-new-song-back-to-the-streets-listen/|access-date=December 20, 2020|website=Pitchfork|date=October 23, 2020|language=en-us}}</ref> The album's third single, "[[Best Friend (Saweetie song)|Best Friend]]" (featuring [[Doja Cat]]), was released on January 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bloom|first=Madison|title=Saweetie and Doja Cat Share Video for New Song "Best Friend": Watch|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/saweetie-and-doja-cat-share-video-for-new-song-best-friend-watch/|access-date=January 8, 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=January 7, 2021|language=en-us}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Saweetie has been in a relationship with rapper [[Quavo]] since 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/01/quavo-saweetie-75000-dollars-snowflake-chain/|title=Quavo Cops Saweetie a $75,000 Chain - XXL|first=Marisa|last=Mendez|website=XXL Mag}}</ref>


In 2020, Saweetie was added to [[Forbes]]' [[Forbes 30 Under 30|30 Under 30]] Music list and [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'s Hitmakers Impact list.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Music List: Roddy Ricch, Gabby Barrett, Doja Cat, Saweetie, Lil Baby & More|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9491730/2021-forbes-30-under-30-music-list|access-date=April 8, 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en}}</ref> In March 2020, she embarked on her first beauty collaboration by becoming the face of the KISS Colors edge fixer glue in the Edge Fixer Glued x Saweetie collection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hypehair.com/330967/saweetie-is-face-of-new-kiss-edge-fixer-glued-collection/|title=Saweetie Is Face Of New KISS Edge Fixer Glued Gel|date=March 10, 2020|access-date=August 11, 2021|archive-date=August 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812132525/https://www.hypehair.com/330967/saweetie-is-face-of-new-kiss-edge-fixer-glued-collection/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hellobeautiful.com/3083800/shellacked-saweetie-is-the-face-of-kiss-edge-fixer-glued-gel/|title=Shellacked! Saweetie Is The Face Of KISS Edge Fixer Glued Gel|date=March 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-edges-hair-in-4-easy-steps|title=Learn How to Properly Do Your Edges in 4 Steps|date=February 12, 2021|website=Teen Vogue}}</ref> In October 2020, she launched her own [[Distance education|virtual educational]] content series, Icy University.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Victorian|first=Brande|title=Saweetie Plans To Help Asian And Black Communities With New Foundation|url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/saweetie-icy-baby-foundation/|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=Essence|date=March 2, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref>
She is the cousin of actress [[Gabrielle Union]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2018/12/06/gabrielle-union-cousins-female-rapper-twitter.html|title=Mind Blown: Gabrielle Union Shares That She's Cousins With This Female Rapper, And Twitter Is Living|work=BET}}</ref> Her grandfather, [[Willie Harper]], played football for the San Francisco 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-saweetie-bay-area-icy-grl-moved-from-instagram-car-raps-to-the-majors-628422/|title=Artist You Need to Know: Saweetie|last=Haithcoat|first=Rebecca|last2=Haithcoat|first2=Rebecca|date=2018-05-15|website=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> She is a fan of the [[Sacramento Kings]] basketball team.<ref>{{cite web|author=icyVerified account |url=https://twitter.com/saweetie/status/1201045664701923329?lang=en |title=icy on Twitter: "KING’S GAME W POPS " |website=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref>

As of March 2021, Saweetie has also launched a [[Jewellery|jewelry]] line, a capsule clothing collection (partnering with retailer [[PrettyLittleThing]]), and a co-branded makeup collection with cosmetics retailer Morphe.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kameir|first=Rawiya|date=March 23, 2021|title=Saweetie Isn't Here to Impress You—She's Here to F*cking Dominate|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a35741192/saweetie-cosmopolitan-cover-interview-april-2021/|access-date=April 8, 2021|website=Cosmopolitan|language=en-US}}</ref> Her other brand partnerships include her February 2021 Essenchills collection with [[Sinful Colors]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allure.com/story/saweetie-sinful-colors-nail-polish-interview|title=Saweetie Has Some Brilliant Tips for Functioning With Extremely Long Nails|date=February 17, 2021|website=Allure}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/saweetie-talks-nails-being-the-new-face-of-sinfulcolors|title=Saweetie's New Role Will Have Your Nail Needs Covered|date=February 19, 2021|website=Teen Vogue}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/02/10318998/saweetie-nail-art-sinfulcolors-interview|title=Saweetie Is Bringing Her "Icy" Nail Style To A Drugstore Near You|first=aimee|last=simeon|website=Refinery29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesource.com/2021/05/04/saweetie-announces-sinful-colors-new-collection-giveaway/|title=Saweetie Announces Sinful Colors New Collection Giveaway|first=Nailah|last=Spencer|date=May 4, 2021}}</ref> and the Saweetie Meal at [[McDonald's]] in August 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/08/09/mcdonalds-saweetie-meal-celebrity-collaboration-menu-famous-orders/5501551001/|title=Saweetie Meal arrives at McDonald's Monday for a limited time with a new "Saweetstakes" contest|first=Kelly|last=Tyko|website=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9612103/mcdonalds-releases-saweetie-meal/|title=Saweetie and McDonald's Partner to Launch the Brand's Latest Artist-Inspired Meal|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Saweetie also expanded her appearances by hosting Culture Con 2021 for creatives of color<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/568634790|title=Saweetie for Culture Con 2021|first=Just Lamar|last=Carter|date=June 28, 2021|via=Vimeo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/culturecon-is-giving-10000-creatives-of-color-free-access-to-a-virtual-black-homecoming-experience/|title=CultureCon to Empower 10,000 Creatives of Color With Virtual Experience|date=June 2, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/nearly-20000-creatives-of-color-attend-culturecon-at-home/|title=Nearly 20,000 Creatives of Color Attend CultureCon At Home|date=June 23, 2021}}</ref> and making her television acting debut as the character Indigo in 3 episodes of ''[[Grown-ish]]''.

In April 2021, Saweetie released the extended play ''Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1''. It was supported by the singles "Risky" (featuring [[Drakeo the Ruler]]) and "Talkin' Bout" by Loui, featuring Saweetie. On April 30, 2021, Saweetie collaborated with British girl group [[Little Mix]] to be featured on the remix version of its song "[[Confetti (Little Mix song)|Confetti]]" with a video released the same day. The song peaked at number nine on the [[UK Singles Chart]] . On May 7, 2021, Saweetie released "[[Fast (Motion)]]" as the fourth single from ''Pretty Bitch Music''.

In November 2021, [[Netflix]] released a sex-positive comedy special titled ''Sex: Unzipped'' in which Saweetie was the host.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Haylock|first=Zoe|date=September 22, 2021|title=Netflix Announces Sex: Unzipped, a Sex-Positivity Special Hosted by Saweetie|url=https://www.vulture.com/2021/09/saweetie-to-host-netflixs-sex-unzipped-comedy-special.html|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=Vulture|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=September 23, 2021|title=Saweetie Will Host a New Sex-Positive Netflix Comedy Special|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/saweetie-host-sex-positive-netflix-special-sex-unzipped|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=Teen Vogue|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cuby|first=Michael|title=Saweetie Will Host A Sex-Positive Variety Show On Netflix|url=https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/saweetie-sex-unzipped-comedy-special-netflix|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=Nylon|date=September 22, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> On November 19, she released the single "[[Icy Chain]]" which she performed on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' the following day.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=November 21, 2021|title=Watch Saweetie Debut New Single "Icy Chain" on 'SNL'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-saweetie-debut-new-single-icy-chain-on-snl-1260752/|access-date=November 21, 2021|magazine=Rolling Stone}}</ref> During her SNL debut, she also performed "Tap In" and "Best Friend".<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Peters|first=Mitchell|title=Saweetie Debuts New Song "Icy Chain", Performs "Tap In" & "Best Friend" on 'SNL': Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/saweetie-snl-music-performances-icy-chain-video-1235000845/|date=November 21, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> In January 2022, Saweetie appeared as the star of [[MAC Cosmetics]]' "Challenge Accepted" campaign alongside [[Cher]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/shop/saweetie-cher-mac-challenge-accepted-campaign-1235146625/|title = Cher and Saweetie Make a Glamorous Duo in Mac's Challenge Accepted Campaign|date = January 5, 2022}}</ref>

On November 18, 2022, Saweetie released her fourth EP, ''The Single Life'', which sold 2,000 units within its first week. The EP was preceded by the single "Don't Say Nothin'", which was posted just hours ahead of the project's release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saweetie Roasts Fan Taunting Her For Reportedly Low Album Sales |date=November 28, 2022 |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/saweetie-low-album-sales-1234714629/# |access-date=2024-08-04 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Saweetie Drops New EP 'The Single Life' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/saweetie-the-single-life |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=Complex |language=en}}</ref>

In July 2023, it was announced that Saweetie would co-headline a tour with [[YG (rapper)|YG]] and [[Tyga]] for the west coast and Canada.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/yg-tyga-saweetie-co-headlining-tour-1234790321/ |title=YG, Tyga, Saweetie Team for Co-Headlining Tour |access-date=2023-07-18 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=July 18, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> It was announced on September 12, 2023 that the tour was canceled.

On May 30, 2024, Saweetie made a surprise appearance for Japanese female professional wrestling league Sukeban during their Los Angeles stop. Saweetie waved to the crowd and valeted the Harajuku Stars coming out to her song "Nani."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saweetie Makes Surprise Appearance At SUKEBAN In Los Angeles On 5/30 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/saweetie-makes-surprise-appearance-sukeban-161550246.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAM1C31Hi1lxOeklbk6zUekj8LepI2fygr8yjCE00Mj5nIm_-kzwyJNCeT57EVLu-rgUhFBVBf28ALW9onHhO3aTdUQgHsXIgOS-MwLX0qgqdZTxdOz1Z5asBZE2mStqfnvrJ1Gu2FGDHyXKbdpIzVPhHDUl8fsG89iR95cL151RG |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=Yahoo! | date=May 31, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

On August 1, 2024, Saweetie's music video for her single "My Best" was uploaded onto YouTube, which was shot in her old high school and directed by herself.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Saweetie - My Best (Official Music Video) |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DbcvEcujA |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=[[YouTube]] | date=August 2024 }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Saweetie is the first cousin once-removed of actress [[Gabrielle Union]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/k51xsm/gabrielle-union-shares-she-s-cousins-with-this-female-rapper|title=Mind Blown: Gabrielle Union Shares That She's Cousins With This Female Rapper, And Twitter Is Living|work=BET}}</ref> Her grandfather [[Willie Harper]], played football for the [[San Francisco 49ers]] and her uncle [[Josh Harper]] played football most notably for the [[Fresno State Bulldogs]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/how-saweetie-bay-area-icy-grl-moved-from-instagram-car-raps-to-the-majors-628422/|title=Artist You Need to Know: Saweetie|last=Haithcoat|first=Rebecca|date=May 15, 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=September 30, 2019}}</ref>

Saweetie began dating fellow rapper [[Quavo]] of the group [[Migos]] in September 2018. They were first seen together during the [[New York Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/01/quavo-saweetie-75000-dollars-snowflake-chain/|title=Quavo Cops Saweetie a $75,000 Chain |first=Marisa|last=Mendez|website=XXL Mag|date=January 7, 2019 }}</ref> On March 19, 2021, Saweetie confirmed via social media that she and Quavo were no longer together. She also mentioned on social media that Quavo had been unfaithful, writing "Presents don't band aid scars and the love isn't real when the intimacy is given to other women."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Zoe |title=Saweetie Confirms Quavo Breakup|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/saweetie-quavo-breakup/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=XXL Mag|date=March 19, 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Saweetie and Quavo Split After 2 Years as She Claims "Intimacy" Was 'Given to Other Women'|url=https://people.com/music/saweetie-quavo-split-as-she-alleges-infidelity/|access-date=March 19, 2021|website=People|language=en}}</ref> In late March 2021, video footage surfaced showing the pair in a physical altercation that allegedly happened in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 30, 2021|title=Rappers Quavo and Saweetie shown in violent altercation before they broke up|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-03-30/quavo-saweetie-elevator-fight-video|access-date=April 1, 2021|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
{{Main|Saweetie discography}}
{{Main|Saweetie discography}}
* ''[[Pretty Bitch Music]]'' (2025)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/saweetie-sets-the-tone-for-debut-album-with-new-single-is-it-the-way |title=Saweetie sets the tone for debut album with new single "Is It The Way" |website=[[Revolt.tv]] |date=September 28, 2024 |access-date=September 29, 2024 |author=Velasquez, Angelina}}</ref>
* ''Pretty Bitch Music'' (2020)

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
|-
| 2020
| ''[[The Eric Andre Show]]''
| Herself
| Season 5, Episode 2
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Wild 'n Out]]''
| Herself
| Season 14, Episode 9 <br /> Guest Performer
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Grown-ish]]''
| Indigo
| 3 episodes <br /> Credited as Diamonté Harper<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2021/01/saweetie-grown-ish-debut-exclusive-interview|title='It Was a No-Brainer For Me': Saweetie Talks "grown-ish" Acting Debut|work=Complex|date=January 21, 2021|access-date=January 21, 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Cooking with Paris]]''
| Herself
| Season 1, Episode 2 <br /> Guest
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Nickelodeon's Unfiltered]]''
| Herself
| Episode: "Poppin' Starfish & Rockin' Roaches!"
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''
| Herself
| Musical guest; Episode: "[[Simu Liu]]/Saweetie"<ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |title='SNL': Jonathan Majors & Simu Liu To Make Hosting Debuts With Taylor Swift & Saweetie Set As Musical Guests |url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/snl-jonathan-majors-simu-liu-to-make-hosting-debuts-with-taylor-swift-saweetie-set-as-musical-guests-1234866462/amp/ |website=Deadline |access-date=November 2, 2021 |date=November 2, 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''Sex: Unzipped''
| Herself
| Host
|-
|2021
|''Respectfully Justin''
|Herself
|Guest
|-
|2023
|''[[Bel-Air (TV series)|Bel-Air]]''
|Herself
|Season 2, Episode 1
|-
|2023
|''[[Selling Sunset]]''
|Herself
|Season 6, Episode 9
|-
|2023
|''[[That's My Jam]]''
|Herself/Guest
|Along with [[Keke Palmer]], [[Joel McHale]], [[will.i.am]]
|-
|2024
|''[[The Voice (American TV series)|The Voice]]''
| Herself/Guest mentor
| Guest mentor to Team [[Dan + Shay]] on [[The Voice (American TV series) season 25|season 25]]
|-
|2024
|''Dinner Time Live with David Chang''
|Herself/Guest
|Episode: "The Epic Combos Menu"
|}

== Awards and nominations ==

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Year
! Organization
! Work
! Award
! Results
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2020
| [[2020 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Awards]]
| "[[Tap In]]"
| [[MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer|Song of Summer]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hosken|first=Patrick|title=2020 MTV VMA Winners: See The Full List|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/3169506/vmas-winners-list-2020/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831025120/http://www.mtv.com/news/3169506/vmas-winners-list-2020/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 31, 2020|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[People's Choice Awards]]
| rowspan="5" | Herself
| The New Artist of 2020
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 16, 2020|title=People's Choice Awards 2020 Winners: The Complete List|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1204775/peoples-choice-awards-2020-winners-the-complete-list|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=E! Online}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[BET Awards]]
| rowspan="2" | Best Female Hip Hop Artist
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last1=June 28 |first1=Rachel Yang |last2=EDT |first2=2020 at 11:43&nbsp;pm |title=Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and more win at 2020 BET Awards: See the full list |url=https://ew.com/awards/winners-2020-bet-awards/ |access-date=2022-07-16 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="11" |2021
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|author=Lisa Respers France|title=See who won at the BET Awards|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/06/entertainment/bet-awards-2021-winners/index.html|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=CNN|date=October 6, 2021}}</ref>
|-
| [[2021 Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]]
| [[Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Female Artist|Top Rap Female Artist]]
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=2021 Billboard Music Awards|url=https://www.billboard.com/p/bbmasvote/|access-date=November 13, 2021|magazine=Billboard|date=September 3, 2020|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[MTV Video Music Awards]]
| [[MTV Video Music Award for Push Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|author=<!--Not stated-->|title=2021 MTV VMA Winners: See The Full List|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/3180634/vma-winners-list-2021/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913014753/http://www.mtv.com/news/3180634/vma-winners-list-2021/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 13, 2021|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=MTV News|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| "[[Best Friend (Saweetie song)|Best Friend]]" {{small|(featuring [[Doja Cat]])}}
| [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction|Best Art Direction]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[2021 UK Music Video Awards|UK Music Video Awards]]
| "[[Fast (Motion)]]"
| Best Pop Video – International
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=music video genre – ukmva21|url=https://2021.ukmva.com/winners-music-video-genre/|access-date=November 13, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[BET Hip Hop Awards]]
| Herself
| Hustler of the Year
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2021|title=BET Hip Hop Awards 2021: The Full Winners List|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/bet-hip-hop-awards-2021-the-full-winners-list/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|"Best Friend" <small>(featuring [[Doja Cat]])</small>
|Best Hip-Hop Video
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 6, 2021|title=BET Hip Hop Awards 2021: The Full Winners List|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/bet-hip-hop-awards-2021-the-full-winners-list/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[MTV Europe Music Awards]]
| rowspan="3" |Herself
|Best New
| {{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=MTV EMA 2021 VOTING|url=https://www.mtvema.com/de-de/wahl/vote/bestnew|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=www.mtvema.com|archive-date=November 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113192856/https://www.mtvema.com/de-de/wahl/vote/bestnew|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
|[[American Music Awards]]
|Favourite Female Hip-Hop Artist
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=2021 Nominees|url=https://www.theamas.com/nominees/2021-nominees/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=American Music Awards|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[People's Choice Awards]]
|Female Artist of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Entertainment|first=E!|title=People's Choice Awards 2021|url=https://votepca.com/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=votepca.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |"Best Friend" <small>(featuring [[Doja Cat]])</small>
| Collaboration Song of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Entertainment|first=E!|title=People's Choice Awards 2021|url=https://votepca.com/|access-date=November 13, 2021|website=votepca.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2022
| rowspan="2" | [[Grammy Awards]]
| [[Grammy Award for Best Rap Song|Best Rap Song]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 23, 2021|title=2022 GRAMMYs Awards: Complete Nominations List|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2022-grammys-complete-winners-nominees-nominations-list|access-date=November 23, 2021|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"|Herself
| [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Kids' Choice Awards]]
| Favorite Breakthrough Artist
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gajewski |first=Ryan |date=2022-04-10 |title=Kids' Choice Awards: "Spider-Man: No Way Home" Wins Big; Dr. Jill Biden Speaks |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kids-choice-awards-2022-winners-list-1235127819/ |access-date=2022-07-16 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"|[[53rd NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]
| Outstanding New Artist
| {{won}}
| rowspan="3"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominees Archive |url=https://naacpimageawards.net/nominees/ |access-date=2022-07-16 |website=NAACP Image Awards |language=en-US |archive-date=December 6, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206053924/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/nominees |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|"[[Best Friend (Saweetie song)|Best Friend]]"
|Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album
| {{nom}}
|-
|Outstanding Hiphop/Rap Song
| {{nom}}
|}


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{Official website|http://saweetieofficial.com}}
* {{Official website|http://saweetie.com}}
* {{URL|https://soundcloud.com/saweetie|Saweetie}} on [[SoundCloud]]
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* {{Instagram |Saweetie}}
* {{Instagram|Saweetie}}
* {{URL|https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cK3NBO6uP7hh0oyuVELFl|Saweetie}} on [[Spotify]]


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Latest revision as of 22:09, 3 January 2025

Saweetie
Saweetie in 2021
Born
Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper

(1993-07-02) July 2, 1993 (age 31)
Santa Clara, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BA)[1]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2016–present
RelativesWillie Harper (grandfather)
Josh Harper (uncle)
MC Hammer (uncle)[2]
Gabrielle Union (cousin)
Zaytoven (cousin)[2]
Musical career
GenresHip hop
Labels
Websitesaweetie.com

Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper[3] (born July 2, 1993),[4] known professionally as Saweetie (/səˈwiːti/; also pronounced as simply "sweetie"), is an American rapper. Her 2017 debut single, "Icy Grl", received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and led her to sign with Warner Records in a joint venture with her then-manager, Max Gousse's record label, Artistry Worldwide.

Her debut extended play (EP), High Maintenance (2017) was met with lukewarm reception and failed to chart. Her second, Icy (2019) moderately entered the Billboard 200 and spawned the single "My Type", which marked her first entry—at number 21—on the Billboard Hot 100 and received quadruple platinum certification by the RIAA. Her 2020 single, "Tap In" and her 2021 single, "Best Friend" (featuring Doja Cat), both peaked within the chart's top 20, and are preceding the release of her forthcoming debut studio album, Pretty Bitch Music. At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the latter song earned a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance, while Harper herself was nominated for Best New Artist.

Early life and education

[edit]

Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper was born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California, to former video vixen Trinidad Valentin, who is of Filipina and Chinese descent,[5] and Johnny Harper, who is Black American.[6][7] She grew up in Hayward[8] and later in Sacramento, attending Merrill F. West High School in Tracy[9] and graduating from Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove.[10][11][12][13] She began writing music at age 13. After high school, she attended San Diego State University, where she studied communication and business before transferring to the University of Southern California, where she completed her degree and received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication.[14] After graduating in 2016, she began to focus on her rap career.[2][15][12]

Career

[edit]

2016–2018: High Maintenance

[edit]

Saweetie began posting clips of her freestyles to her Instagram account in 2016. One video featured her rapping over the beat from fellow female rapper Khia's "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)", which eventually became "Icy Grl".[10][12] The song was released on her SoundCloud in the summer of 2017 and brought her to the attention of Max Gousse, a well-known producer and A&R executive, who became her manager.[16][17][12] The video went viral online, accruing 100 million views on YouTube as of June 2020.[2][12]

That same month, Saweetie released a freestyle rap, "High Maintenance", accompanied by a short clip of herself rapping a verse to the song, which also went viral on Instagram and Twitter.[17][12] In October 2017, she released a video for her song "Focus", which samples DRAM's "Gilligan".[18]

Saweetie performing in 2018

In January 2018, Saweetie was named Tidal's Artist of the Week and one of Pigeons & Planes's Best New Artists of the Month.[19] During Super Bowl LII in February 2018, she was featured in an ad for Rihanna's cosmetic company, Fenty Beauty.[20] That month, she signed to Warner Bros. Records (since May 2019 Warner Records) and Gousse's record label, Artistry Worldwide.[2][21][22]

I do a lot of covers but this is the first time I'm actually doing original content. I leave the studio and I come home wanting to listen to really myself.

— Saweetie for XXL in October 2017.[12]

In February 2018, Saweetie launched her own record label, Icy Records.[23][24][25]

Saweetie released her major label debut EP, High Maintenance, on March 16, 2018. It has nine tracks and was produced by CashMoneyAP, Nyrell and Saweetie's cousin, Zaytoven.[26][27][28] The single "Icy Girl" was certified Gold in June 2018, for sales of 500,000 in the U.S.[29] In September 2019, the single was certified RIAA multi-platinum and reached No. 1 on Billboard's rhythmic songs airplay chart.[30][31]

2019–2020: Icy and other ventures

[edit]

Saweetie released her second major label EP album, Icy, on March 29, 2019. Its first single, "My Type", written by Saweetie and produced by London on da Track, samples the 2004 song "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo. Debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 81 on the charts, It was Saweetie's first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100.[32] "My Type" peaked at number 21, becoming Saweetie's first top-40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.[33] A remix of the song featuring Jhené Aiko and City Girls was released on August 23, 2019.[34] "My Type" hit number 1 on the Rhythmic Radio charts in September 2019 and was later certified double platinum in the U.S.[30][35]

In September 2019, Saweetie collaborated with PrettyLittleThing to launch a 59-piece clothing collection, PrettyLittleThing x Saweetie. She said the theme of the capsule was "a boujie rich girl enjoying the finer things in life. I want to show the boys and girls that if you hustle hard your work will pay off."[36] It debuted during New York Fashion Week.[37] Saweetie appeared on VH1's Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out on January 28, 2020, as a guest performer, performing "My Type".

2020–present: Pretty Bitch Music

[edit]

Saweetie released the lead single, "Tap In", from her upcoming debut album, Pretty Bitch Music, on June 20, 2020.[38] The single peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her first top-20 single and her first song to enter the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 38. In September 2020, the single reached number one on Mediabase's Urban Radio Chart as well as the Billboard x Triller US and Global charts.[39] The track was Saweetie's second single to reach Billboard's Hot 100.[40] In August 2020, Saweetie released a remix of the single, "Tap in Remix", that featured rappers Post Malone, DaBaby and Jack Harlow.[41] This was followed by the promotional single "Pretty Bitch Freestyle" on July 2, 2020.[42]

On July 31, 2020, Saweetie appeared alongside American rapper Tay Money on the song "Bussin 2.0", with a music video premiering the same day.[43] On August 6, 2020, she was featured on Ava Max's song, "Kings & Queens, Pt. 2", alongside Lauv. On October 23, 2020, she released "Back to the Streets" (featuring Jhené Aiko), which serves as the second single from Pretty Bitch Music.[44] The album's third single, "Best Friend" (featuring Doja Cat), was released on January 7, 2021.[45]

In 2020, Saweetie was added to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list and Variety's Hitmakers Impact list.[46] In March 2020, she embarked on her first beauty collaboration by becoming the face of the KISS Colors edge fixer glue in the Edge Fixer Glued x Saweetie collection.[47][48][49] In October 2020, she launched her own virtual educational content series, Icy University.[50]

As of March 2021, Saweetie has also launched a jewelry line, a capsule clothing collection (partnering with retailer PrettyLittleThing), and a co-branded makeup collection with cosmetics retailer Morphe.[51] Her other brand partnerships include her February 2021 Essenchills collection with Sinful Colors,[52][53][54][55] and the Saweetie Meal at McDonald's in August 2021.[56][57] Saweetie also expanded her appearances by hosting Culture Con 2021 for creatives of color[58][59][60] and making her television acting debut as the character Indigo in 3 episodes of Grown-ish.

In April 2021, Saweetie released the extended play Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1. It was supported by the singles "Risky" (featuring Drakeo the Ruler) and "Talkin' Bout" by Loui, featuring Saweetie. On April 30, 2021, Saweetie collaborated with British girl group Little Mix to be featured on the remix version of its song "Confetti" with a video released the same day. The song peaked at number nine on the UK Singles Chart . On May 7, 2021, Saweetie released "Fast (Motion)" as the fourth single from Pretty Bitch Music.

In November 2021, Netflix released a sex-positive comedy special titled Sex: Unzipped in which Saweetie was the host.[61][62][63] On November 19, she released the single "Icy Chain" which she performed on Saturday Night Live the following day.[64] During her SNL debut, she also performed "Tap In" and "Best Friend".[65] In January 2022, Saweetie appeared as the star of MAC Cosmetics' "Challenge Accepted" campaign alongside Cher.[66]

On November 18, 2022, Saweetie released her fourth EP, The Single Life, which sold 2,000 units within its first week. The EP was preceded by the single "Don't Say Nothin'", which was posted just hours ahead of the project's release.[67][68]

In July 2023, it was announced that Saweetie would co-headline a tour with YG and Tyga for the west coast and Canada.[69] It was announced on September 12, 2023 that the tour was canceled.

On May 30, 2024, Saweetie made a surprise appearance for Japanese female professional wrestling league Sukeban during their Los Angeles stop. Saweetie waved to the crowd and valeted the Harajuku Stars coming out to her song "Nani."[70]

On August 1, 2024, Saweetie's music video for her single "My Best" was uploaded onto YouTube, which was shot in her old high school and directed by herself.[71]

Personal life

[edit]

Saweetie is the first cousin once-removed of actress Gabrielle Union.[72] Her grandfather Willie Harper, played football for the San Francisco 49ers and her uncle Josh Harper played football most notably for the Fresno State Bulldogs.[73]

Saweetie began dating fellow rapper Quavo of the group Migos in September 2018. They were first seen together during the New York Fashion Week.[74] On March 19, 2021, Saweetie confirmed via social media that she and Quavo were no longer together. She also mentioned on social media that Quavo had been unfaithful, writing "Presents don't band aid scars and the love isn't real when the intimacy is given to other women."[75][76] In late March 2021, video footage surfaced showing the pair in a physical altercation that allegedly happened in 2020.[77]

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Saweetie discography

Filmography

[edit]
Year Title Role Notes
2020 The Eric Andre Show Herself Season 5, Episode 2
2020 Wild 'n Out Herself Season 14, Episode 9
Guest Performer
2021 Grown-ish Indigo 3 episodes
Credited as Diamonté Harper[79]
2021 Cooking with Paris Herself Season 1, Episode 2
Guest
2021 Nickelodeon's Unfiltered Herself Episode: "Poppin' Starfish & Rockin' Roaches!"
2021 Saturday Night Live Herself Musical guest; Episode: "Simu Liu/Saweetie"[80]
2021 Sex: Unzipped Herself Host
2021 Respectfully Justin Herself Guest
2023 Bel-Air Herself Season 2, Episode 1
2023 Selling Sunset Herself Season 6, Episode 9
2023 That's My Jam Herself/Guest Along with Keke Palmer, Joel McHale, will.i.am
2024 The Voice Herself/Guest mentor Guest mentor to Team Dan + Shay on season 25
2024 Dinner Time Live with David Chang Herself/Guest Episode: "The Epic Combos Menu"

Awards and nominations

[edit]
Year Organization Work Award Results Ref.
2020 MTV Video Music Awards "Tap In" Song of Summer Nominated [81]
People's Choice Awards Herself The New Artist of 2020 Nominated [82]
BET Awards Best Female Hip Hop Artist Nominated [83]
2021 Nominated [84]
Billboard Music Awards Top Rap Female Artist Nominated [85]
MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist Nominated [86]
"Best Friend" (featuring Doja Cat) Best Art Direction Won
UK Music Video Awards "Fast (Motion)" Best Pop Video – International Nominated [87]
BET Hip Hop Awards Herself Hustler of the Year Won [88]
"Best Friend" (featuring Doja Cat) Best Hip-Hop Video Nominated [89]
MTV Europe Music Awards Herself Best New Won [90]
American Music Awards Favourite Female Hip-Hop Artist Nominated [91]
People's Choice Awards Female Artist of the Year Nominated [92]
"Best Friend" (featuring Doja Cat) Collaboration Song of the Year Nominated [93]
2022 Grammy Awards Best Rap Song Nominated [94]
Herself Best New Artist Nominated
Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Breakthrough Artist Nominated [95]
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding New Artist Won [96]
"Best Friend" Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album Nominated
Outstanding Hiphop/Rap Song Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Saweetie is Reportedly Returning to College, but Not for the Reason You Might Think". December 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Lyle, Ashley (February 14, 2018). "Rising MC Saweetie Talks Viral Hit "Icy Grl", Signing With Warner Bros. Records & the Value of Education". Billboard. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
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