Safaree Samuels

Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is a Jamaican-American rapper, songwriter and television personality. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside a then-unknown Nicki Minaj. Samuels is also known as a solo artist. 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
Samuels at Icebox in January 2019
Born
Safaree Lloyd Samuels

(1981-07-04) July 4, 1981
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
NationalityJamaican-American
Other names
  • Safaree
  • Scaff Beezy
  • VVS Beezy
Citizenship
  • Jamaica[1]
  • United States
EducationMidwood High School
Years active2000–present
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 2019)​
Partner(s)Nicki Minaj (2000-2014)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
  • 916%
  • Stuntgang
  • H2O
  • X-Ray

Early life

Born to Jamaican immigrant parents, Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 4, 1981. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha Samuels.[3][4] He attended Midwood High School.[5]

Career

Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar and Seven Up.[6] 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.[7] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[8]

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".[9] 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".[10] In late 2014, Samuels ended his long relationship with Minaj.[11] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[12]

In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[13][14] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[15] 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.[16][17] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[18] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[19]

In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[20] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[21] In 2020, Safaree launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[22][23]

Personal life

Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000 until their breakup in 2014.[24]

He became engaged to model, TV personality and actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[25][26] The couple married on October 7, 2019.[27] On February 2, 2020, Samuels and Mena welcomed their daughter.[28]

Discography

Mixtapes
Title Details
It Is What It Is[13]
It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[14]
  • Released: December 7, 2015
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Real Yard Vibes[18]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Fur Coat Vol. 1[29]
  • Released: November 20, 2017
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download

Studio albums
Title Details
Straitt
  • Released: TBA
  • Label: Stungang
  • Formats: CD, LP. Digital download
TBA

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2015, 2017 Wild 'n Out Himself Special guest
2016 K. Michelle: My Life Guest star
2016–2018 Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood Supporting (Seasons 3)
Main cast (Season 4)
Guest (Season 5)
2017–present Love & Hip Hop: New York Supporting (Season 8)
Main cast (Season 9–present)
2017 Scared Famous Contestant
2018 Leave It To Stevie Supporting (Season 2–present)
2020 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Supporting (Season 9–present)
Love & Listings Guest star
2021 Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked Guest Star

References
  1. "Login • Instagram". Instagram.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  2. "Safaree | Videos | Photos | Editorial". Baeblemusic.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  3. "Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican". Bossip. July 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  4. "Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend". DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. "Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up". HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. "Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now!". November 18, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. "Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. "Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video". Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  10. "Nicki Minaj Blasts Ex Safaree Samuels as 'Poor Excuse of a Man' After He Serves Her With Lawsuit". Entertainment Tonight. May 11, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  11. "Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame". Bustle. October 22, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  12. "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'". Rolling Stone. December 20, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  13. "Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'". The Source. April 9, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  14. "Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  15. ""I Dont Want No Big Thang Poking Me, I Need My Walls": K.Michelle And Safaree Samuels Link Up To Talk Bae Situations". VH1. February 2, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  16. "Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'". Vibe. May 16, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  17. "Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex". VH1. August 3, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  18. "Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape". HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  19. Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  20. "Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album". Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  21. "Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy". HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  22. "Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree claps back after getting mocked for opening an OnlyFans account". Metro. May 11, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  23. "Erica Mena Does The Unthinkable To Safaree On OnlyFans: "Satisfying My Husband For The First Time Ever On Here!"". SOHH. July 21, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  24. [https://www.eonline.com/fr/news/614492/nicki-minaj-s-ex-boyfriend-safaree-samuels-on-breakup-she-treated-me-like-an-employee-instead-of-her-man-watch-nowSafaree Samuels
  25. Boren, Jade (25 December 2018). "Safaree Samuels Engaged To Erica Mena After One Month Of Dating: See Elaborate, Candle-Lit Proposal". Hollywoodlife.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  26. Santi, Christina (26 December 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop' Stars Safaree & Erica Mena Are Engaged". Ebony.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  27. Jackson, Vannessa (October 8, 2019). "Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married". Eonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  28. "Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together". People.com.
  29. "Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree". iTunes. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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