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| Also known as | Black Boy Da Kid |
| Born | Dimitri Leslie Roger (1992-07-13)July 13, 1992 (age 33) Queens,New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Works | Rich the Kid discography |
| Years active | 2010–present[2] |
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| Children | 3 |
| Website | richforevermusic |
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Dimitri Leslie Roger (born July 13, 1992),[3][4] known professionally asRich the Kid, is an American rapper. After a number of independent mixtapes, he signed withInterscope Records in 2017 to release his debut studio album,The World Is Yours (2018). Supported by the singles "New Freezer" (featuringKendrick Lamar) and "Plug Walk", the album peaked at number two on theBillboard 200. His second and third studio albums,The World Is Yours 2 (2019) andBoss Man (2020) peaked at numbers four and 24 on the chart, respectively. He has also released the collaborative mixtapesNobody Safe (2020) withYoungBoy Never Broke Again, andTrust Fund Babies (2021) withLil Wayne. Furthermore, he founded the record labelRich Forever Music in 2016, through which he has signed rappersFamous Dex andJay Critch.[5]
His 2024 single, "Carnival" (with¥$ featuringPlayboi Carti) marked a period of resurgence as it peaked atop theBillboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to do so. Its co-performers,Kanye West andTy Dolla Sign, both served as executive producers for Roger's fourth studio album,Life's a Gamble (2024), which failed to chart in any known territory.[6]
Dimitri Leslie Roger was born inQueens, New York City, on July 13, 1992.[7] He is ofHaitian descent and grew up speakingHaitian Creole fluently.[8][9] After his parents' divorce, Roger moved with his mother toCollege Park, Georgia, when he was 13.[9][10]
Rich the Kid grew up listening toNas,Jay-Z,2Pac,the Notorious B.I.G., and50 Cent, but after moving to College Park, he began listening toSouthern hip hop artists includingT.I. andJeezy.[9] His first rap name was Black Boy Da Kid,[7] but later changed it to Rich the Kid. He attendedElmont Memorial Junior – Senior High School inElmont, New York.[11]
In 2013, he released his debut solomixtape,Been About the Benjamins,[12] and later that year released a collaborative mixtape series withMigos calledStreets On Lock (volume 1 and 2), with volume 3 being released in 2014 and volume 4 being released in 2015.[12] His second solo mixtape titledFeels Good 2 Be Rich was released in August 2014, and featured artists Migos,Young Thug,Kirko Bangz,Rockie Fresh,Stalley,Soulja Boy,RiFF RaFF,Jeremih,K Camp,Young Dolph,Yo Gotti,French Montana,Chinx &Kodak Black.[13] In November 2014, Rich the Kid released the single "On My Way" featuring GS9 artists,Bobby Shmurda &Rowdy Rebel.[14] In December 2014, he released his third mixtapeRich Than Famous which featuredYG, Migos, Bobby Shmurda, Rowdy Rebel,Gucci Mane, Johnny Cinco andPeeWee Longway.[15]
Rich the Kid's first release in 2015 was a collaborative mixtape titledStill On Lock with Migos.[16] In August 2015, he releasedFlexin' on Purpose. The 14-track project featured collaborations withMaster P,Young Dolph,Ty Dolla $ign,Fetty Wap andRich Homie Quan.[17] In October 2015, he released Streets On Lock 4 with Migos with features from Jose Guapo, Skippa Da Flippa, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Lil Duke,2 Chainz,Jeezy,Waka Flocka, Young Dolph, PeeWee Longway, Mango Foo,Slim Jxmmi,iLoveMakonnen, Tray1, Migo Domingo, Migo Jerz, YRN Lingo andYoung Greatness.[18]
Rich the Kid and iLoveMakonnen releasedWhip It, featuring 8 tracks on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, with guest spots fromRome Fortune, Migos,T-Wayne and Key!.[19][20] The next monthDabbin Fever was released on Christmas Eve 2015, with features fromWiz Khalifa, Migos, Skippa Da Flippa,21 Savage, ManMan Savage, Jose Guapo,Playboi Carti, Kodak Black andCurren$y.[21] He released hisTrap Talk mixtape in April 2016, which features 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Playboi Carti, Kodak Black, Migos,Famous Dex andPartyNextDoor.[22]
In March 2016, Rich founded his record label, Rich Forever Music.[23][24] In October 2016, he released his mixtapeKeep Flexin which featuredDesiigner, Migos, Famous Dex, Jeremih, Young Thug and Playboi Carti.[25]
In May 2017, he collaborated as a featured artist on theDiplo song, "Bankroll", which also featuresRich Brian andYoung Thug (the song originally featuredJustin Bieber instead of Rich Brian).[26][27][28][29]
On June 9, 2017, Rich the Kid announced that he had signed toInterscope Records.[30] In an interview withXXL, Roger talked about his decision on signing with Interscope:[30]
I was talking to different labels,Columbia,RCA,Epic, I decided not to sign with Epic even afterL.A. Reid offered me a crazy deal. [Senior Vice President of A&R at Interscope] Manny Smith & Interscope CEOJohn Janick understand me and my vision for myself and also my label. Interscope gave me the opportunity to take over the game completely and that's what I'm going to do.
Rich the Kid released the single "New Freezer" featuringKendrick Lamar on September 26, 2017.[31] The track marked Rich's first appearance on theBillboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41 on the charts.[32] On February 9, 2018, Rich the Kid released "Plug Walk".[33] The track proceeded to become Rich's highest-charting single at the time on the Hot 100 after peaking at number 13 and received a remix featuring Gucci Mane, YG, and 2 Chainz, released on June 20, 2018.[34] "Dead Friends" was released on March 26, 2018.[35] The three singles apeered on Rich's debut studio album,The World Is Yours with guest appearances fromLil Wayne,Swae Lee,Quavo,Offset,Trippie Redd,Khalid,Kendrick Lamar,Rick Ross,Future,Jay Critch andChris Brown[36] It debuted at number two on the USBillboard 200, marking his second US top 10 album.[37]
On January 9, 2019, Rich released the official music video for the December 2018-released, "Splashin".[38][39] Months later, on March 1, 2019, Rich released the single, "4 Phones" while also announcing his sophomore full-length studio album and the sequel to his debut,The World Is Yours 2.[40][41][42] The album's third single, "Tic Toc" withTory Lanez was released on March 14, 2019,[43] just a week prior to the release of the album.The World Is Yours 2 released with features fromBig Sean,YoungBoy Never Broke Again,Lil Pump,Takeoff,Offset,Tory Lanez,Young Thug,Gunna,Miguel,A Boogie wit da Hoodie,Jay Critch,Nav, andTy Dolla Sign.[44] The album proceeded to debut at number 4 on theBillboard 200 US albums chart.[45]
On December 6, 2019, it was announced that Rich the Kid departedInterscope Records and signed withRepublic Records, while still remaining under theUMG umbrella while releasing the lead single to his next album, "That's Tuff" featuring Quavo.[46] The album's second single, "Money Talk" featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again was released on January 17, 2020.[47] The final two singles, "Red" was released on March 6, 2020, just a week prior to the album's release.[48] On March 13, 2020, Rich released his third full-length studio album,Boss Man, featuring guest appearances fromLil Baby,DaBaby,Nicki Minaj,Post Malone,Lil Tjay,YoungBoy Never Broke Again,London on da Track, andQuavo.[49]
In February 2020, it was announced that Rich would leave Republic and sign a distribution deal withEmpire Distribution.[50] On October 16, 2020, Rich teamed up with NBA YoungBoy for the single, "Bankroll".[51] On November 13, the duo released "Automatic",[52] just a week later, on November 20, the duo's collaborative mixtape,Nobody Safe was released.[53]
On April 14, 2021, Rich the Kid signed a multi-million dollar deal withRostrum Records.[54][55] This was followed by the release of "Feelin' Like Tunechi" withLil Wayne on October 1, 2021.[56][57] The song was then followed by the release of the duo's collaborative mixtape,Trust Fund Babies that same day.[58]
On November 14, 2022, Rich the Kid signed withRCA Records and released the single, "Motion".[59]
In mid-2023, he began work onRich Forever 5, announcing that he,Famous Dex, andJay Critch have reunited.[60] This was followed by the release of his collaborative single with both rappers, "Big Dawg" in December 2023.[61] The trio then released "Rich & Reckless" in January 2024, while Rich announced the title for his fourth studio album to beLife's A Gamble.[62] On February 10, 2024, Rich the Kid guest performed alongsidePlayboi Carti on the single "Carnival" byKanye West andTy Dolla Sign, from their collaborative albumVultures 1. It peaked atop theBillboard Hot 100, becoming his first song to do so. Capitalizing on its success, on June 22 of that year, he released "Gimme a Second 2", a collaborative single with West featuring Ty Dolla Sign andPeso Pluma. It was released by the record labelgamma. and is serving as the lead single for his forthcoming album,Life's a Gamble, which is slated for release in July.[63][64]
Roger was married to Antonette Willis and has two children with her. In March 2018, Willis filed for divorce, seeking full physical custody while giving Roger visitation rights and joint legal custody. Willis is also seeking spousal support.[65] This was shortly after Willis accused him of cheating on her withBlac Chyna and India Love, even alleging that he was in a relationship with the former.[66] Willis later claimed that Roger abused her and forced her to have abortions regularly, saying it was commonplace for police to be called to their residence for domestic abuse.[67][68]
Roger began dating Tori Hughes (professionally known as Tori Brixx) shortly following the filing of the divorce. On June 15, 2018, Roger was hospitalized following a home invasion at Hughes' home.[69] According to a police report, several men entered Hughes' home carrying firearms and demanded money. When Roger attempted to confront them, he was beaten by them and the men left with a "significant" amount of money and jewelry.[70] On December 29, 2018, Rich the Kid got into a UTV accident in Calabasas, CA, when Dimitri and his friend were driving around in a Polaris RZR 4-wheeler. Based on sources from TMZ, it seems that Dimitri lost control of it and fell off of his RZR 4-wheeler and severely injured his hand. He was taken to the hospital shortly after.[71] In February 2019, he was robbed and shot at outside of theWestlake Recording Studio inWest Hollywood, California.[72][73]
Rich the Kid andLil Uzi Vert's feud started on Twitter following a highly publicized label issue Lil Uzi Vert had withDJ Drama's Generation Now imprint in January 2018.[74] Rich the Kid tweeted at Lil Uzi Vert, offering them a position in his imprint Rich Forever Music, in which Uzi replied "Boy I'm not signing for 20 racks".[75][76][77] A month later on February 9, 2018, Rich The Kid said that he and Lil Uzi Vert had "personal issues".[78] On February 27, 2018, Rich the Kid previewed a diss track directed at Lil Uzi Vert titled "Dead Friends" with production from DJ Mustard.[79]
On March 26, 2018, Rich the Kid officially released "Dead Friends" as a single.[80][81] Following the release of "Dead Friends", Rich the Kid said he thought Lil Uzi Vert would not respond.[82] Uzi later responded on their SoundCloud with "Rich Forever Leaked" over theChief Keef "Where" instrumental, to which Rich the Kid responded by saying "Fuck that nigga."[83]On June 2, 2018, Rich the Kid and Lil Uzi Vert confronted each other at aStarbucks in Philadelphia. The former ran from the latter shortly after. Videos of the altercation were posted online on social media.[84]
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| Rich Forever Music | |
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| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Rich the Kid |
| Status | Active |
| Distributor | Various |
| Genre | Hip hop |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Atlanta,Georgia |
| Official website | richforevermusic |
In March 2016, Rich the Kid started his own record label called Rich Forever Music.[23][24] The label's first artist signed up was Chicago basedFamous Dex.[85] He also signed his first producer to Rich Forever Music, The Lab Cook.[86] In April 2016, Rich the Kid signed his second artist, rapper J $tash.[87]
The record label's first release was a 15-track compilation titledRich Forever Music, and featuredOffset, Skippa Da Flippa,Lil Yachty andOG Maco.[88] Shortly after the release, J $tash parted ways with the label.
In June 2016, Rich the Kid signed a deal to have300 Entertainment become a parent company for Rich Forever Music.[89]
On July 4, 2016, Rich Forever Music released their second projectRich Forever 2, a collaborative mixtape between Rich the Kid and Famous Dex, with appearances fromWiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty,Young Thug,Jaden Smith andPlayboi Carti.[90] In November 2016, Rich the Kid signedBrooklyn rapper Jay Critch to his label.[91]
On March 17, 2017, the label released their third compilation mixtapeThe Rich Forever Way.[92] The label released their fourth compilationRich Forever 3 on June 16, 2017.[93]
In March 2017, he signedNorth Carolina rap trio 83 Babies to his label. He appeared on the remix to their song "No Cap".[94] In October 2017, Lil Tony—one of the group's members—was arrested for murdering a nine-year-old child. In an interview withDJ Vlad, Rich the Kid stated that the group would continue to release music.[95] On July 7, 2022, Lil Tony was sentenced to life in prison.[96]
In February 2018, Rich the Kid signedTexas rapperAlmighty Jay to his label.[97] In March 2018, YBN Almighty Jay and Rich the Kid had a fall out when Rich the Kid released a song calledBack Quick without YBN Almighty Jay's permission.[98] In April 2018, YBN Almighty Jay did an interview withDJ Akademiks saying he was never signed with the label.[99][100]
In May 2018, Famous Dex stated he had left Rich Forever Music, and is an independent artist,[101] but shortly after, Rich the Kid stated through the label's Instagram page that he is still signed with the label.[102]
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