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What Is Saweetie’s Net Worth?
As of 2024, Saweetie’s estimated net worth is $4 million. This valuation takes into account her earnings from music sales, streaming royalties, brand endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures. Saweetie has achieved significant financial success in a relatively short period, demonstrating her business acumen and artistic talent.
Early Life and Education
Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, known professionally as Saweetie, was born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California. Her diverse heritage includes a Filipina-Chinese mother, Trinidad, and an African-American father, Johnny. Growing up in the Sacramento area, Saweetie attended Merrill F. West High School before graduating from Monterey Trail High School. The seeds of her musical career were planted early; she began writing her own music at the age of 13. For her higher education, Saweetie initially enrolled at San Diego State University before transferring to the University of Southern California, where she earned a degree in communications. This academic background has undoubtedly contributed to her savvy approach to branding and marketing.
Career Beginnings and Music Releases
Saweetie’s foray into the music industry began in 2012 when she started sharing short raps on her Instagram account. One video, in particular, featuring her rapping over the beat of Khia’s “My Neck, My Back (Lick It),” gained traction and evolved into her breakout single, “Icy Grl.” She independently released “Icy Grl” on SoundCloud in 2017, catching the attention of producer and A&R executive Max Gousse, who became her manager. Also in 2017, her freestyle rap “High Maintenance” went viral on Instagram and Twitter, further solidifying her online presence and attracting a wider audience. The success of these early releases laid the groundwork for her subsequent record deals and larger-scale projects.
Record Deals and First EPs
In February 2018, Saweetie signed with Warner Bros. Records and its subsidiary, Artistry Worldwide. Simultaneously, she established her own record label, Icy Records, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit. In March, she released her major-label debut EP, “High Maintenance.” The EP featured the hit single “Icy Grl,” which achieved Gold certification by June 2018 and multi-Platinum certification by September 2019 from the RIAA. This early success established Saweetie as a rising star in the music industry and solidified her position within the mainstream hip-hop scene. Following the success of her first EP, Saweetie released her second major-label EP, “Icy,” in March 2019. This EP featured the single “My Type,” which became her first song to enter the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 21. A remix of “My Type,” featuring City Girls and Jhené Aiko, was released that summer, further boosting the song’s popularity. “My Type” reached number 1 on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart, marking a significant milestone in her career.
“Pretty Bitch Music” and Subsequent Singles and EPs
Saweetie’s professional success continued in June 2020 with the release of “Tap In,” the lead single from her highly anticipated debut album, “Pretty Bitch Music.” “Tap In” reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of her most successful singles to date. The song was later remixed with DaBaby, Jack Harlow, and Post Malone. In October 2020, Saweetie released the second single from the album, “Back to the Streets,” featuring Jhené Aiko. In January 2021, she released the third single, “Best Friend,” featuring Doja Cat, which earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Song. Saweetie herself received a nomination for Best New Artist at the same Grammy Awards, highlighting her growing recognition within the music industry. The single “Best Friend” reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In April 2021, Saweetie released her third EP, “Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1,” which included the singles “Risky” and “Talkin’ Bout.” In May 2021, she released “Fast (Motion),” the fourth single from “Pretty Bitch Music.” In November 2021, Saweetie released another single, “Icy Chain,” and performed it on “Saturday Night Live.” The song is featured on her fourth EP, “Icy Season.” The debut album “Pretty Bitch Music”, however, was never released.
Music Collaborations
Saweetie has collaborated with numerous artists across different genres. In 2020, she appeared on the song “Bussin 2.0” with rapper Tay Money. That same year, she was featured on Ava Max’s song “Kings & Queens, Pt. 2” alongside Lauv. In April 2021, Saweetie collaborated with the British girl group Little Mix on a remix of their song “Confetti.” Saweetie collaborated with rapper Kendra Jae on the song “Seesaw” in 2022. Also in 2022, Saweetie was featured on the song “Don’t Say Nothin'” by Tee Grizzley.
Business Ventures and Brand Partnerships
Beyond her music career, Saweetie has engaged in various business ventures and brand partnerships. In 2019, she collaborated with the UK-based fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing to launch a capsule clothing collection, which debuted at New York Fashion Week. This collaboration allowed her to express her personal style and cater to her fanbase. In 2020, Saweetie became the face of the beauty product KISS Colors edge fixer glue, expanding her presence in the beauty industry. Additionally, she has her own jewelry line and co-branded makeup collection, further diversifying her revenue streams. Saweetie has also partnered with McDonald’s on a signature meal called “The Saweetie Meal,” which was released in August 2021. She has also collaborated with the Revlon nail polish company Sinful Colors. In January 2022, Saweetie partnered with food delivery service DoorDash to launch a “Saweetie Snackable Menu.”
Television Appearances
Saweetie has made appearances on various television programs. In January 2020, she was a guest performer on VH1’s “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out.” She made her acting debut on the ABC sitcom “Grown-ish,” playing the recurring role of Indigo. Saweetie has also performed on “Saturday Night Live” and appeared as a guest on the Netflix reality cooking show “Cooking with Paris.” She also hosted the Netflix comedy special “Sex: Unzipped.” Saweetie was a judge on the HBO Max voguing competition show “Legendary” in 2021.
Personal Life
From September 2018 to March 2021, Saweetie was in a relationship with rapper Quavo of the hip hop trio Migos. In March 2021, she announced on social media that they were no longer dating, citing infidelity on Quavo’s part. A video later surfaced showing the two in a physical altercation. This relationship was highly publicized, and its end drew significant media attention.
