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Safaree Samuels
Samuels in 2019
Born
Safaree Lloyd Samuels

(1981-07-04) July 4, 1981 (age 43)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Nationality
Other names
  • Safaree
  • Scaff
  • Scaff Beezy
  • VVS Beezy
  • Stuntman
EducationMidwood High School
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • television producer
  • actor
Years active2000–present
Labels
  • 916%
  • Stuntgang
  • H2O
  • X-Ray
Spouse
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(m. 2019; div. 2022)​
Children2

Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981)[2] is an American rapper. He began his musical career as part of the hip hop group Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside rapper Nicki Minaj, with whom he would begin a heavily publicized relationship around the same time.[3] 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 cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York. He subsequently joined the casts of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta and Love & Hip Hop: Miami, making him the only Love & Hip Hop cast member to have worked on all four shows.

As a solo artist, he's released one studio album and five mixtapes independently.

Early life and education

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Safaree Lloyd Samuels was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on July 4, 1981, to immigrant Jamaican parents. He has two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha.[4][5] He attended Midwood High School.[6]

Career

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Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars, formed in the early 2000s with rappers Nicki Minaj, Loustar, and Seven Up.[7] 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.[8] After the group disbanded, Minaj started her solo career and Samuels supported her as a hype man.[9]

In 2012, he appeared in Minaj's music video "Stupid Hoe".[10] 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".[11]

In 2015, Samuels released the mixtapes, It Is What It Is and It Is What It Is, Vol. 2.[12][13] In early 2016, he made appearance in the second season of K. Michelle: My Life.[14] In May 2016, it was announced that Samuels joined the cast of the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood for its third season, which premiered in August 2016.[15][16] In July 2016, he released a new mixtape titled Real Yard Vibes.[17] In August 2017, it was announced that Samuels would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered in October 2017.[18]

In February 2018, Samuels was honored with a Blue & Bougie Impact Award.[19] In the same month, a nude picture and video of Samuels was leaked online.[20] In 2019, Samuels debuted the "Anaconda" line of dildos molded from his own penis.[21] In 2020, Samuels launched an OnlyFans account sharing his amateur pornographic videos for $20 per month.[22][23]

Personal life

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Samuels dated rapper Nicki Minaj from 2000[citation needed] until 2014.[24] Several tracks on Minaj's third album The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.[25] In 2016, he attempted to sue Minaj and accused her of not crediting him on The Pinkprint.[26]

He became engaged to actress Erica Mena on Christmas Eve 2018.[27][28] The couple married on October 7, 2019.[29] Their daughter was born on February 3, 2020.[30] On May 4, 2021, he announced that he and Mena were expecting their second child together.[31] On May 25, 2021, TMZ reported that Mena officially filed for divorce from Samuels.[32] On June 28, 2021, he announced the birth of their second child, a boy.[33]
She is currently dating and later, engaged to Love & Hip Hop co stars Eliza Reign, Florence El Luche and Amara La Negra.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected details
Title Details
Strt
  • Released: January 24, 2020
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Details
It Is What It Is[12]
It Is What It Is, Vol. 2[13]
  • Released: December 7, 2015
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Real Yard Vibes[17]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
Fur Coat Vol. 1[34]
  • Released: November 20, 2017
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download
IDGAF***
  • Released: July 30, 2021
  • Label: Stuntgang
  • Format: Digital download

Filmography

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Television

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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 (season 3)
Main cast (season 4)
Guest (season 5)
2017–2020 Love & Hip Hop: New York Supporting (season 8)
Main cast (seasons 9–10)
2017 Scared Famous Contestant
2018 Leave It to Stevie Supporting (season 2)
Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies Guest, 1 episode: "Dadchelor Party"
2020–2023 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Supporting (seasons 9—11)
Main cast (seasons 10a–10b)
Love & Listings Guest star
2021 Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked
2021–2023 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition Himself Main cast (seasons 2–3)
2022 Bobby I Love You, Purrr Episode: "Stay Soft"
2023 I Got a Story to Tell Detective Hassan Episode: "I'm So Fateful"
2023–2024 Love & Hip Hop: Miami Himself Main cast (season 5)
TBA Ballin 2024 Semaj Anderson Pre—production
TBA Schemers Donovan Pre—production

References

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  1. ^ "Jamaican Passport". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "Safaree | Videos | Photos | Editorial". Baeblemusic.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  3. ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/720201-nicki-minaj-safaree-relationship
  4. ^ "Safaree Defends His Man Twerks, Says He's Not Gay — Just Jamaican". Bossip. July 22, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "Safaree Samuels: Nicki Minaj's Ex-Boyfriend". DailyEntertainmentNews.com. April 17, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. ^ John, Jason (December 25, 2018). "Safaree Samuels, Erica Mena Engaged, Buys New House". Empire BBK. Archived from the original on March 24, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Nicki Minaj Was Once On The Run For Attempted Murder, According to 7even Up". HipHopDX. April 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  8. ^ "Columbia Records releases ThemeAddict: WWE The Music V6 in stores now!". November 18, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  9. ^ "Safaree Samuels Opens Up About Breakup with Nicki Minaj". Rap-Up. January 13, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "Nicki Minaj Gets Ferocious In 'Stupid H–' Video". Rapfix.mtv.com. January 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ a b "Safaree Drops His Mixtape 'It Is What It Is'". The Source. April 9, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  13. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels – It Is What It Is Vol. 2". HotNewHipHop. December 7, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  14. ^ ""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. Archived from the original on February 3, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  15. ^ "Amidst Lawsuit Drama, Safaree Samuels Reportedly Joins 'Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'". Vibe. May 16, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  16. ^ "Safaree Joins Love & Hip Hop Hollywood To Prove He's More Than Just Nicki Minaj's Ex". VH1. August 3, 2016. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  17. ^ a b "Safaree Samuels Drops "Real Yard Vibes" Mixtape". HipHopDX. July 19, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  18. ^ Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  19. ^ "Safaree, Sean Kingston Collab 'Paradise' Featured On #1 Billboard Reggae Album". Jamaicans.com. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  20. ^ "Safaree's Leaked Nudes Send Internet Into Thirst-Fueled Frenzy". HipHopDX. February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  21. ^ Safaree Samuels debuts life-size 'Anaconda' sex toy line
  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. ^ "Why Did Nicki Minaj & Safaree Samuels Break Up? Their Reported Split Has to Do with Fame". Bustle. October 22, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  25. ^ "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie'". Rolling Stone. December 20, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  26. ^ "Nicki Minaj's Ex Disses Meek Mill, Claims 'Pinkprint' Writing Credits". Rap-Up. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  27. ^ Boren, Jade (December 25, 2018). "Safaree Samuels Engaged To Erica Mena After One Month Of Dating: See Elaborate, Candle-Lit Proposal". Hollywoodlife.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  28. ^ Santi, Christina (December 26, 2018). "'Love & Hip Hop' Stars Safaree & Erica Mena Are Engaged". Ebony.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  29. ^ Jackson, Vannessa (October 8, 2019). "Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels Get Married". Eonline.com. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  30. ^ "Love & Hip Hop: New York's Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena Welcome First Daughter Together". People.com.
  31. ^ "Love & Hip Hop's Safaree Samuels, Wife Erica Mena Expecting Baby No. 2: 'Time to Get Neutered'". People.com. May 4, 2021.
  32. ^ "Erica Mena Files to Divorce Safaree".
  33. ^ "Safaree Samuels Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Estranged Wife Erica Mena amid Divorce: 'Another Me'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  34. ^ "Fur Coat Vol.1 by Safaree". iTunes. November 20, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
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