Rich The Kid | |
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Rich The Kid performing in May 2016
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dimitri Leslie Roger |
Born |
Queens, New York City, United States |
July 13, 1992
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
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Associated acts | Migos, Soulja Boy, Famous Dex |
Rich Forever Music | |
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Parent company | 300 |
Founded | 2013 |
Founder | Rich The Kid |
Status | Active |
Distributor(s) | 300 |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
Official website | richforevermusic |
Dimitri Leslie Roger (born July 13, 1992), better known by his stage name Rich The Kid, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer. Rich The Kid has worked with many artists including: Peewee Longway, Young Thug, OG Maco, DJ Carnage, Lil Yachty, Wiz Khalifa, Frank Ocean, Eddie Bears Martin, Rockie Fresh, Kirko Bangz, Yo Gotti, Riff Raff, Bobby Shmurda, Jaden Smith, Soulja Boy, Zaytoven and Fetty Wap.
Dimitri Leslie Roger was born in Queens, New York. He is of Haitian descent and grew up speaking Haitian Creole fluently. After his parent's divorce, Roger moved with his mother to Atlanta when he was 13. Roger said he grew up listening to, Nas, Jay Z, Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G. and 50 Cent, but after moving to Atlanta, he started listening to T.I. and Young Jeezy. His first rap name was Black Boy The Kid, but later changed it to Rich The Kid.