Safaree Samuels
Safaree Samuels
Safaree Samuels | |
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| Born | Safaree Lloyd Samuels July 4, 1981 Marine Park, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Scaff Beezy, SB |
| Home town | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Partner(s) | Nicki Minaj (2000 – 2014) Erica Mena (2018 – present) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Early 2000s–present |
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Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981) is a Jamaican-American rapper, songwriter and television personality. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars. After the group split, Samuels is also known as a solo artist, and has released four mixtapes. In 2016, he joined the cast of the VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. In 2017, he moved back to his hometown of New York City and joined the Love & Hip Hop: New York cast.
Safaree Samuels | |
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| Born | Safaree Lloyd Samuels July 4, 1981 Marine Park, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Scaff Beezy, SB |
| Home town | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Partner(s) | Nicki Minaj (2000 – 2014) Erica Mena (2018 – present) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Early 2000s–present |
| Associated acts |
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Early life
2000–2014
Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar and Seven Up.[3] In 2004, the group recorded the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria, "Don't Mess With", which was featured on the compilation album ThemeAddict: WWE The Music, Vol.6.[4] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[5]
In 2010, Samuels co-wrote the single "Did It On'em" for Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday. In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[6] In 2012, Minaj released her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, where Samuels has six writing credits and was featured on the track "Press Conference".[7] In late 2014, Samuels ended his long relationship with Minaj.[8] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[9]
2015–present
In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[10][11] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[12] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels will join the cast of VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's third season, which premiered in August 2016.[13][14] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[15] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[16]
Personal life
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| It Is What It Is[10] |
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| It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[11] |
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| Real Yard Vibes[15] |
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| Fur Coat Vol. 1[21] |
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Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015, 2017 | Wild 'n Out | Himself | Special guest |
| 2016 | K. Michelle: My Life | Himself | Guest star |
| 2016–2018 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Himself | Supporting (Seasons 3) Main cast (Season 4) Guest (Season 5) |
| 2017–present | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Himself | Supporting (Season 8) Main cast (Season 9-present) |
| 2017 | Scared Famous | Himself | Contestant |
| 2018 | Leave It To Stevie | Himself | Supporting (Season 2-present) |