Last Updated on September 13, 2024
About Saweetie
Saweetie, for those of you that do not know, is an American rap star who, as of early 2023, has a net worth of $4 million! Her rise to fame began in 2018 with her debut single named ‘Icy Girl’, and from there, she went on to release ‘High Maintenance’ and ‘Icy’, two more famous EP’s. Later on, she would go on to have more famous hits ‘Tap In’ and ‘Best Friend’, both of which have only multiplied her level of fame! But what lies behind fame and fortune? Let’s take a look.
Quick Facts
• Saweetie used to work in a strip club
• She and actress Gabrielle Union are cousins
• She signed with Warner Bros Records in 2018
• Saweetie sold hats before she became a music star
• She starred in an advert for Rihanna’s ‘Fenty beauty’ in 2018, just before the Superbowl Half-Time Show.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Diamonte Quiava Valentin Harper |
| Popular Name: | Saweetie |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | July 2, 1993 |
| Age: | 29 years |
| Parents: | Trinidad Valentin |
| Siblings: | Maya and Milan, younger twin sisters |
| Birth Place: | Hayward, California, USA. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Filipino-Chinese |
| Education: | San Diego State University and University of Southern California |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
| Children: | None |
| Dating: | N/A (ex-boyfriend is rapper Quavo) |
| Net Worth: | $4 million. |
| Source of Wealth: | rapping and business ventures |
| Height: | 5ft 7inches – 170cm |
| Weight: | 55kg |
Early Life
Saweetie, whose real name is Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, was born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California. Her mother, Trinidad, is Filipina-Chinese, while her father, Johnny, is African-American. She grew up in Sacramento, California, and from the age of 13, she started to write music. Before her career took off officially, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in communications.
Saweetie’s Career
Although she started releasing EP’s in 2018, Saweetie’s rapping career began in 2012, posting short rap covers on her Instagram account. Her most famous clip was her rapping to the beat of Khia’s ‘My Neck, My Back’. This beat and rap style would evolve into her first song, ‘Icy Girl’.
Saweetie released the song on her SoundCloud page in 2017, drawing the attention of producer and A&R executive Max Gousse, who eventually became her manager. As well as this, she had another viral hit on social media with ‘high maintenance’. So in many ways, she has social media to thank for allowing her to make her break in the rap industry.
In spite of her early success and virality, it was not until 2020 that her rise to infamy began. In June 2020, she released ‘Tap In’, the lead song from her album ‘Pretty Bitch Music’. The song was hugely popular, and reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was so popular that It was later remixed with rappers DaBaby, Jack Harlow, and Post Malone.
Later in the year, she released ‘Back to the Streets’, and in early 2021, she released ‘Best Friend’ with Doja Cat. Best Friend would receive a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Song, and Saweetie even earned a nomination for Best New Artist.
Business
As well as being involved with music, Saweetie is actively engaged with business and entrepreneurship. In 2019, she partnered with the UK-based fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing to launch a capsule clothing collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week and was very successful.
The following year, Saweetie became the face of the beauty product KISS Colors edge fixer glue. Additionally, she has her jewellery line and co-branded makeup collection. Not only this, but she has high profile brand partnerships with McDonald’s, Revlon, and Sinful Colors. Saweetie is an intelligent woman that does not hold all of her eggs in one basket!
Personal
In September 2018, Saweetie started dating rapper Quavo of the hip hop trio Migos. A few years later, she announced on social media that they were no longer dating, having revealed that Quavo had been unfaithful. A video subsequently surfaced showing the two in a physical fight, and she has no children yet.
Saweetie Net Worth
As of 2023, Saweetie has a total net worth of around $4 million. However with her current popularity continuing to soar, there is no doubt that her worth will increase hugely! So watch this space!
Her Best Quotes
Saweetie is not just a pretty face; she has the brains to back it up. Here are a series of inspiring and exciting quotes that she has come out with over the years:
“After I graduated, I didn’t have the resources to go to the studio, which is why I then went to social media.”
“You have to be unapologetically yourself. Once I was able to be proud of myself, it came across in my music really clearly.”
“I make music for people to relate to and to connect with me. I want to tap into different emotions.”
“I think because I went to school and because I’m a student, I’m so open and I’m a sponge, and I just wanna learn everything to make sure everything is perfect.”
“I know where I wanna end up. I’m ready to go, and I’m ready to learn. I’m ready to build, and I’m ready to establish my longevity.”
Conclusion
Even though Saweetie was young and inexperienced, it did not stop her from trying as hard as she could to make a name for herself. She, just like many others, started writing music at an early age, and because of that, she had the drive and the passion to make her dreams a reality. Since then, she has gone on to graduate from college and her music career has taken off. She is a real role model and is proof that if you work hard enough, then you can achieve your dreams.
