Date of Birth: July 28, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as Soulja Boy, was born on July 28, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Soulja Boy is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He shot to fame in September 2007 with his debut single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven non-consecutive weeks. The song and its accompanying dance craze became a viral sensation, marking one of the earliest examples of internet-driven popularity in the music industry. Soulja Boy’s debut studio album, “Souljaboytellem.com,” was released in October 2007, achieving platinum status. Over the years, he has released numerous albums and mixtapes, diversifying his musical style and business interests. He has also ventured into acting, appearing in films and reality TV shows, and has been involved in various entrepreneurial endeavors, including a video game console and a clothing line.
5 Interesting Facts about Soulja Boy
1. Soulja Boy was one of the first artists to leverage social media and the internet to build his career, using platforms like MySpace and YouTube.
2. He launched his own video game console, the SouljaGame, although it was met with controversy and legal issues.
3. Soulja Boy was awarded the Best Hip-Hop Dance at the 2007 BET Hip-Hop Awards for “Crank That (Soulja Boy).”
4. He has appeared on reality television, including shows like VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.”
5. Soulja Boy has been involved in various business ventures, including a clothing line called S.O.D. (Stacks on Deck) Money Gang.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Soulja Boy
1. “The internet had already saved my career once, so I knew it could do it again.”
2. “I’ve always been ahead of the game and I want to keep it that way.”
3. “Success is not about the end result, it’s about what you learn along the way.”
4. “I’m a trendsetter. Everyone else follows.”
5. “You gotta grind if you want to shine.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Soulja Boy is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Soulja Boy does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Soulja Boy on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulja_Boy
2. [Soulja Boy’s Official Website](http://sodmg.com/
3. [Soulja Boy on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/souljaboy/
4. [Soulja Boy on Twitter](https://twitter.com/souljaboy
