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Rich the Kid
Rich the Kid performing in May 2016
Rich the Kid performing in May 2016
Background information
Birth nameDimitri Leslie Roger
Born (1992-07-13) July 13, 1992 (age 32)
Queens, New York City, United States
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Quality Control
  • Rich Forever
  • 300

Dimitri Leslie Roger (born July 13, 1992),[1] better known by his stage name Rich the Kid, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Early life

Dimitri Leslie Roger was born in Queens, New York.[2] He is of Haitian descent and grew up speaking Haitian Creole fluently.[3][4] After his parents' divorce, Roger moved with his mother to Woodstock, an affluent suburb 30 minutes north of Atlanta, when he was 13.[4][5] Roger said he grew up listening to Nas, Jay Z, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent, but after moving to Woodstock, he started listening to T.I. and Young Jeezy.[4] His first rap name was Black Boy the Kid,[2] but later changed it to Rich the Kid.

Career

In 2013, he released his debut solo mixtape, Been About The Benjamins,[1] and later that year released a collaborative mixtape series with Migos called Streets On Lock (volume 1 and 2), with volume 3 being released in 2014.[1] His second solo mixtape titled Feels Good To Be Rich was released in August 2014, and featured artists Young Thug, Rockie Fresh, Kirko Bangz, Yo Gotti and Riff Raff.[6] In November 2014, Rich the Kid released the single "On My Way" featuring GS9 artists, Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel.[7]

Rich the Kid's first release in 2015 was a collaborative mixtape titled Still On Lock with Migos.[8] In August 2015, he released his first solo project Flexin' On Purpose. The 14-track project featured collaborations with Fetty Wap, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan and Young Dolph.[9] In October 2015, Streets On Lock 4 was released, which contained 27 tracks and features Young Dolph, 2 Chainz and Peewee Longway.[10] Rich the Kid and iLoveMakonnen released Whip It, featuring 8 tracks on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, with guest spots from Rome Fortune, Migos, T-Wayne and Key!.[11][12] The next month Dabbin' Fever was released on Christmas Eve 2015, with features from Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y, Kodak Black and Migos.[13] He released his Trap Talk mixtape in April 2016, which features Kodak Black, PartyNextDoor, Ty Dolla Sign, Migos, and 21 Savage.[14]

Rich Forever Music

Rich Forever Music
File:RichForeverLogo.png
Parent company300
Founded2013
FounderRich the Kid
StatusActive
Distributor(s)300
Country of originUnited States
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
Official websiterichforevermusic.com

In March 2016, Rich the Kid started his own record label called Rich Forever Music.[15][16] The label's first artist signed up was Chicago based Famous Dex.[17] Rich the Kid also signed his first producer to Rich Forever Music TheLabCook[18] The record label's first release was a 15-track compilation titled Rich Forever Music: The Mixtape, and featured Famous Dex, Skippa Da Flippa, Lil Yachty, OG Maco and Offset.[18] Rich Forever Music released their second project Rich Forever 2 in July 2016, a collaborative mixtape between Rich the Kid and fellow labelmate Famous Dex, with collaborations from Jaden Smith, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti and Young Thug.[2][19]

In June 2016, Rich the Kid signed a deal with 300 Entertainment for 300 to become a parent company for Rich Forever Music.[20]

In December 2016 Rich the Kid signed Brooklyn, NY rapper Jay Critch to his label. [21]

In May 2017, he collaborated as a featured artist on the Diplo song "Bankroll." which also features Justin Bieber and Young Thug.[22][23][24][25]

Artists

  • Famous Dex
  • Jay Critch
  • Rich The Kid
  • _king_q_
  • Gully Baby Rebel (G-Baby)
  • TheChosen1s

Former Artists

  • J $tash (2016)

Producer

  • The Lab Cook

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes with details
Title Mixtape details
Been About the Benjamins
  • Release Date: March 1, 2013
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital Download
Feels Good to Be Rich
  • Released: August 14, 2014
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital Download
Rich Than Famous
  • Released: December 25, 2014[26]
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Formats: Digital Download
Flexxin on Purpose
  • Released: August 31, 2015
  • Label:Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Dabbin' Fever
  • Released: December 24, 2015[27]
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Trap Talk
  • Released: April 19, 2016
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Keep Flexin
  • Released: October 31, 2016
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download

Collaborative mixtapes

List of collaborative mixtapes with details
Title Mixtape details
Streets on Lock
(with Migos)[28]
  • Released: August 3, 2013
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever[29]
  • Format: Digital Download
Streets on Lock 2
(With Migos)[30]
  • Released: October 1, 2013
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital Download
Solid Foundation
(With Quality Control Music)[31]
  • Released: February 2, 2014
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital Download
Streets on Lock 3
(with Migos)
  • Released: April 20, 2014
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital Download
Still on Lock
(with Migos)
  • Released: May 19, 2015[8]
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Streets on Lock 4[32]
(with Migos)
  • Released: October 22, 2015
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Whip It[33]
(with iLoveMakonnen)
  • Released: November 26, 2015
  • Label: OVO Sound, Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Rich Forever Music
(with Rich Forever Music)
  • Released: April 4, 2016
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
Rich Forever Music 2
(with Famous Dex)
  • Released: July 4, 2016[2]
  • Label: Quality Control, Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download
The Rich Forever Way
(with Famous Dex & Jay Critch)
  • Released: March 17, 2017 [34]
  • Label: Rich Forever
  • Format: Digital download

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rich The Kid". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Petrarca, Emilia (July 15, 2016). "Following Rapper Rich the Kid Around Men's Fashion Week". W Magazine. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  3. ^ Peisner, David (January 21, 2015). "The Lowdown on Atlanta Hip-Hop Label Quality Control's Young Hot Squad -- From Migos to OG Maco". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Diep, Eric (December 2, 2013). "The Break Presents: Rich The Kid". XXL Magazine. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  5. ^ Ramirez, Erika (December 23, 2014). "Rich the Kid, 'From the Streets': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  6. ^ Lilah, Rose (August 14, 2014). "Rich The Kid - Feels Good To Be Rich [New Mixtape]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  7. ^ Lyons, Patrick (November 4, 2014). "Rich The Kid - On My Way Feat. Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Still On Lock by Migos & Rich The Kid". Spinrilla. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Rys, Dan (September 2, 2015). "Stream Rich The Kid's New Mixtape 'Flexin On Purpose'". XXL Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  10. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (October 22, 2015). "Migos x Rich The Kid "Streets On Lock 4" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  11. ^ Fresh, Mikey (November 26, 2015). "Stream Rich The Kid & ILoveMakonnen's 'Whip It Mixtape'". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  12. ^ Spanos, Brittany (June 29, 2016). "Watch Steve Aoki, Rich the Kid, ILoveMakonnen Host Rager in 'How Else' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  13. ^ Hernandez, Victoria (December 25, 2015). "Rich The Kid "Dabbin Fever" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art, Tracklist & Download". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  14. ^ Rys, Dan (April 19, 2016). "Stream Rich The Kid's New 'Trap Talk' Mixtape: Premiere". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  15. ^ Mansell, Henry (March 7, 2016). "Rich The Kid Launches Rich Forever Music; Unveils First Signee". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  16. ^ Robertson, Darryl (April 5, 2016). "Rich The Kid Introduces His Label With 'Rich Forever Music' Mixtape". Vibe Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  17. ^ Ivey, Justin (March 8, 2016). "Rich The Kid Signs Famous Dex to His New Label". XXL Magazine. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  18. ^ a b Smith, Trevor (April 4, 2016). "Rich The Kid - Rich Forever Music". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  19. ^ William Cowen, Trace (July 4, 2016). "Rich the Kid Drops 'Rich Forever 2' Mixtape f/ Jaden Smith, Lil Yachty, Wiz Khalifa, and More". Complex Magazine.
  20. ^ Lee, Craig (July 5, 2016). "Rich The Kid Delivers 'Rich Forever 2' Mixtape". The Source.
  21. ^ C.M Emmanuel (December 1, 2016). "Rich The Kid and Jay Critch Got a Hit With "Did It Again (Remix)"". XXL Magazine.
  22. ^ Spanos, Brittany (11 May 2017). "Hear Justin Bieber Rap on Diplo's Rubbery New Song 'Bankroll'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2017-05-12. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  23. ^ Darville, Jordan (11 May 2017). "Listen To Justin Bieber Rap On Diplo's "Bankroll" With Rich The Kid And Young Thug". The FADER. Retrieved 2017-05-12. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  24. ^ Diplo - Bank Roll Feat. Justin Bieber, Young Thug & Rich The Kid | Stream [New Song], retrieved 2017-05-12
  25. ^ Bein, Kat (11 May 2017). "Listen to Justin Bieber Rap on Diplo's 'Bankroll' Collab With Young Thug & Rich the Kid". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-05-12. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  26. ^ "Rich The Kid - Rich Than Famous - Download & Listen [New Mixtape]". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  27. ^ [1]
  28. ^ "Streets on Lock". DatPiff. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  29. ^ "Migos & Rich The Kid - Streets On Lock". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  30. ^ "Streets On Lock 2". DatPiff. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
  31. ^ "Solid Foundation". DatPiff. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
  32. ^ "MIGOS™ on Twitter". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  33. ^ "Listen to Rich The Kid Feat. iLoveMakonnen,". Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  34. ^ [2]

Further reading

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