Safaree Samuels
| Safaree "Scaff Beezy" Samuels | |
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| Born |
Safaree Lloyd Samuels July 4, 1981 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupation |
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| Partner(s) | Nicki Minaj (2002-2014) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | Early 2000s–present |
| Associated acts | Nicki Minaj |
Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981) is an American rapper, songwriter and television personality. Starting his musical career in the group The Hoodstars. Once was a hype man for a big rap star. He later began to date Nicki Minaj. Samuels is also known as a solo artist, and has released a few mixtapes. In 2016, he joined the cast of VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.
Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 4, 1981. He is of Jamaican descent and has two sisters.
Samuels started his musical career in the group The Hoodstars, which was formed in early 2000s and also included rappers Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar and Seven Up. 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. After the split of the group, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.
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". 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".
In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2. In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life. 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. In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.
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