Blueface is an American rapper and songwriter. After he published his music video for “Respect My Crypn” in 2018, he went viral online. As of this writing, his most popular song is “Thotiana,” 2019 single that features Cardi B and YG and peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Early Years
On January 20, 1997, in Los Angeles, California, Jonathan Michael Porter, better known as Blueface, was born. After attending Arleta High School in the San Fernando Valley, he moved from the Santa Clarita Valley region where he was raised. He once shared a home with his father in Oakland. He played football and marched in the band in high school. When the club won the East Valley League title in 2014, he was the starting quarterback for the school.
He temporarily attended Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, after graduating from high school.
Career
In January 2017, he started rapping, initially going by the name “Blueface Bleedem.” The School Yard Crips street gang was alluded to in the name. He allegedly came to light after being asked to a friend’s recording session to pick up a phone charger. He received a rap battle challenge just before leaving the studio. The final product was the song “Deadlocks,” which was posted to SoundCloud and established a little fan base.
Success
In June 2018, he released a full-length album named “Famous Cryp” under his new stage name, “Blueface,” which is shorter. The album’s new name, “Dead Locs,” helped it gain popularity in Southern California. His single “Thotiana,” in its original form, was also included on the album.
In 2018, Blueface secured a contract with Cash Money West, the West Coast division of rapper Birdman’s Cash Money Records label.
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The song peaked at #4 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart, #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, #9 in New Zealand, #12 in Canada, and #17 in the UK after being re-mixed with Cardi B and YG.
In 2018, Blueface issued the mixtape Two Coccy. Other musicians with whom Blueface has worked include G-Eazy, French Montana, Lil Tjay, and NLE Choppa.
“Find the Beat,” his first studio album, was released in March 2020. On the US Billboard Hot 100, it peaked at number 63.
Networth
Blueface’s net worth is $4 million he has accumulated so far.
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Personal Matters and Legal Troubles
In November 2019, Blueface was the target of a gas station robbery attempt. Blueface fired his gun at the automobile numerous times as the culprit sped away. Shooting a moving car while it is inhabited is illegal in California. He was detained but then released without filing any accusations. He was taken into custody in February 2019 on suspicion of criminal gun possession after police discovered an unregistered firearm in his hands.