Inside Article
Swae Lee is an Atlanta-based rapper, singer, and songwriter best known as one half of the duo Rae Sremmund with his brother Slim Jxmmi. The Grammy-nominated rapper has collaborated with top artists like Madonna, Anitta, French Montana, Ellie Goulding, and Post Malone. Currently, he is working for his upcoming studio album titled ‘Human Nature.’
Originally from Inglewood, California, Swae Lee was born on 07 June 1993 under the star sign Gemini. His birth name is Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown. The 27-year-old rapper is American by nationality and belongs to black ethnicity. Although his educational qualification is not known, he had started making music in high school.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
While in high school, Lee, along with his brother and local rapper Lil Pantz, began making music under the group named “Dem Outta St8 Boyz.” In 2013, he and his brother signed to EarDrummers Entertainment as Rae Sremmuind. Since then, the brother’s duo has released three studio albums SremmLife, SremmLife 2, and SR3MM.
As a solo artist, Lee was featured on Mike Will Made It’s Drinks on Us and Wiz Khalifa’s Burn Slow. He was also featured on French Montana’s Unforgettable, which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He then released his debut solo album Swaecation on 04 May 2018.
Lee has released several singles like Someone Said, Reality Check and TR666. Besides, he has collaborated with several artists such as Post Malone, Drake, Lil Pump, Madonna, and Chloe x Halle, to name a few.
Lee is currently working on his next album called Human Nature. He has been nominated for Grammy Awards five times, which speaks about his talent as a singer and songwriter. The rapper, who describes himself as a singer, has pocketed colossal fortune from his music profession. As of 2021, Lee’s net worth is estimated at $9 million.
Dating, Girlfriend, and Affairs
As of January 2021, Lee is relishing his single life and is busy working on his upcoming album and other projects. His social accounts are also void of his recent romantic life, suggesting that the rapper is open to dating someone at present.
However, Lee had an on and off affair with an Instagram model, Marliesia Ortiz. In January 2020, Ortiz even claimed that she was pregnant with Lee’s child. However, the rapper later confirmed that the news was a hoax. Besides, Ortiz even threatened the rapper and offered $20k to have him killed.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Lee was born to a single mother, Bernadette Walker. His mother worked on tanks in the United States Army. He grew up with his brother Slim Jxmmi in Tupelo, Mississippi. The rapper hasn’t disclosed anything related to his biological father.
Lee’s stepfather, Floyd Sullivan, died on 07 January 2020 due to multiple gunshot wounds.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Lee stands at a decent height of 5 feet 8 inches. He has a slim, fit body that weighs around 65 kg. His black hair and dark brown eyes provide a perfect complement to his dark complexion.
