DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, streamer, and entrepreneur. In September 2007, his debut single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The single was initially self-published to the internet, and later became a number-one hit in the United States for seven non-consecutive weeks starting in September 2007. On August 17, Way was listed at number 18 on the Forbes list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings of 2010 for earning $7 million that year.
instruments played
Fl
Studio
Vocals
Also Known As
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Young Draco, Big Soulja, S. Beezy
Associated Acts
Bow Wow Gucci Mane Lil B Mr. Collipark Rich the Kid Riff Raff Roscoe Dash
Birth Name
DeAndre Cortez Way
Genres
Hip hop pop rap snap trap
Origin
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Years Active
2004 present
Name
Soulja Boy
Nationality
United States of America