21, 21, 21! All The Facts You Need To Know About ‘Atlanta’ Rapper 21 Savage
"I was just driving, and I just seen guns and blue lights. And then I was in the back of a car, and I was gone," 21 Savage said of being arrested. On February 3, 2019, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents apprehended the rapper. This took place on the day of the Super Bowl in the city where the rapper grew up, Atlanta. The arrest prompted an open dialogue between celebrities and commoners alike. As it turns out, Savage, whose real name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, is international since his parents conceived him in the United Kingdom. Is there more he hid from his fans and everyone else?...
Is He From The United Kingdom?...
If you enjoy 21 Savage songs, then you know that he loves rapping about how he's from "Zone 6" which is the zone that covers the Eastside of Atlanta. It would be blasphemy if you accused 21 that of not being from Atlanta. Then, on February 3, 2019, that all changed when ICE came for the rapper.
"They didn't say nothing," Savage added. "They just said, 'We got Savage.'" While he was calmly enjoying the day of the Super Bowl, authorities came for him seemingly out of the blue. Nobody knew he wasn't born in Atlanta.
Not Once, But Six Times
You've probably heard about rapper 50 Cent getting shot nine times which is crazy. Well, in the rap world, having bullets fly at you isn't something out of the blue. It pretty much comes with the territory.
21 Savage said he was shot six times on 21st birthday. That's ultimately what led to him turning to music. He almost lost his life due to blood loss after a bullet struck his neck.
What's With The Forehead Dagger Tattoo?
One of the many characteristics that stands out about 21 Savage is a striking dagger tattoo on his forehead. Many have joked that it's Excalibur after they discovered he was from the U.K. However, that is far from the truth.
The tattoo serves as a tribute to his little brother Tay Man who died when he was younger. Tay Man had gotten the symbol to represent the crew they were a part of. After his death, 21 got it too to show his respect.
How Does He Know Drake?
Drake is arguably the biggest name in hip-hop and pop music, aside from a few others. In 2016, the pair linked up for a song called "Sneakin'" which came with a wild music video. Fans started to speculate that Drake had signed 21 to his OVO label.
That rumor hasn't been confirmed by any of the camps, so it just appears that they are just rap friends. They both have birthdays in the same month (October) as well.
Does 21 Have Any Children?
Does 21 Savage strike you as someone to change a diaper or go to a parent-teacher conference? Probably not, but you'd be wrong to assume he doesn't have any kids. The U.K. born rapper has a few, in fact.
On an episode of Sneaker Shopping with Complex, he revealed that he has three children. That's a whole lot of diaper changing practice he's had. Do the other parents get intimidated by that huge dagger on his forehead?
Feud Over Kylie Jenner?
Let's be honest, when aren't the Kardashians and their family in the news? If it isn't Kim, then it's someone else that's causing a stir in the media. When Kylie Jenner was with rapper Tyga, 21 Savage had some choice words for the young Jenner.
Savage had pretty much said that he wanted to do what adults do when they're alone in a bedroom with Jenner and proceeded to tweet about his crush on her. Tyga responded by teasing a diss song about Savage. We don't think Tyga should be starting anything with someone who's been shot six times.
Juvenile Detention
When 21 Savage was in high school, he wasn't the kid to mess with. He didn't want to have random conversations with you, and he probably didn't even want to be there in the first place.
Savage found himself in tons of trouble while in school and eventually got kicked out. He threatened another student with a gun and that was the last straw. He was kicked out of a number of schools before he ended up in juvenile detention.
Amber Rose Sorely Missed Savage After Their Split
The rapper and Amber Rose dated for some time, but ended up splitting around March of 2018. Rose, who has a child with a different rapper, Wiz Khalifa, says that being in a relationship is hard and even harder when you're famous.
She also admitted that she still missed him and something else strange. "I still sniff em [his old underwear], I was just sniffing 'em before I got here. I miss that mother[expletive]," Rose revealed. That's something we haven't heard before!
A True Inspiration
Gucci Mane is a rapper who has been around for far longer than 21 Savage has and is also from Atlanta. Gucci has inspired many acts hailing from Atlanta and Savage isn't exempt from that list.
"He opened up a lane for street guys to rap from East Atlanta, so that's why I salute Gucci," Savage said in an interview with Hotnewhiphop. It sounds like if it wasn't for Gucci Mane, we wouldn't know who 21 Savage is!
He Didn't Start Making Music Until When?!
When it comes to big-name musicians, they usually have one thing in common. They've been at it for years. Music isn't something they just 'get into' since they've been doing it since they were young.
21 Savage didn't begin making music until 2015! The first song that started to get others' attention was "Keep It 21,000." Since then, he released three projects in 2015 and followed that up with a mixtape called Savage Mode in 2016.
A Local Celeb
After starting with music in 2015, it didn't take long for 21 Savage to become a local celebrity. All it took was the release of his debut project, Slaughter Tape. Savage didn't even have a marketing plan when he came out with it, either.
All Savage had was his Macbook and a microphone but he quickly caught the attention of big-time rappers like Future, Young Thug, Meek Mill and many more. How's that for beginners luck!
Drake Broke The Bank With This
As there is no clear evidence as to how 21 and Drake became friends, there is also no explanation for why Drake would buy Savage this beautiful red Ferrari. That's not something you just give an acquaintance.
Savage posted this image on Instagram with the caption, "bday gift from @champagnepapi." Fans spotted the car in their joint music video. Whatever the reason for this luxurious gift, it's safe to say Drake has enough to spend for it.
What's 21's Snapchat?
Social media is a big part of artists' careers these days. Without it, it's pretty tough to gain traction with their work, which is why pretty much every young musician has at least one social media account. We know 21 Savage has an Instagram, but what's his Snapchat?
If you want to see what Savage is up to on Snapchat then try searching "Savage730." He's very active on there and you can expect to see guest appearances from other huge acts as well.
If He Isn't 21, How Old Is He?
We've established that the rapper isn't 21 years old. That would have been cool if that were the case, but it isn't, and people age eventually anyway. How old is 21 Savage? He came into this world on October 22, 1992.
That means he's turning 27 in 2019. The relatively young rapper has accomplished a lot and overcome a lot in his years of living. Hopefully, he can stay out of harm's way for many years to come.
What's In His Pockets?
For a rapper with a song called "Bank Account" where he discusses how many millions he has in his bank account, you might assume 21 Savage is worth quite a lot. Having only started music in 2015, he's made out quite well so far.
Savage reportedly has an estimated worth of $4 million. Not too bad for a guy who's survived six gun shots. And after his "Rockstar" collaboration with Post Malone, his worth is sure to rise.
2016 XXL Freshman
Every year, XXL magazine releases its Freshman class of the year. These artists come together and perform freestyles for all their fans and the videos get posted to YouTube. It only took one year for Savage to make this list, whereas some other artists take at least a couple.
Getting named on that list highly boosts your credibility and brings you even more fans. It was just another domino to fall in his career and set him up for success.
Is He As Tall As He Looks?
Surprisingly, rappers aren't as tall as they may appear in the media. Pulitzer prize winner Kendrick Lamar is 5'6" and Lil Wayne is just 5'5". That isn't the case for 21 Savage. If you had to guess how tall he is, what would you say?
If you said anything under six feet, then you would be mistaken. Savage is really 6'0" tall! He towers over a lot of his peers in the music industry.
Were They Engaged!?
If we found out that Amber Rose and 21 Savage had been engaged it would explain a lot. It would help us understand why she still sniffs his underwear, for starters. In 2017, rumors swirled that the couple was indeed engaged. Was there any truth to it?
"Are we married? Someone asked if we're married," Amber said. "We're not married. I love him, though." This came after folks spotted her with a huge diamond ring on that hand. She was just head over hills.
Atlanta Is Where The Heart Is
For someone who has three kids, his mother, and a slew of other loved ones in Atlanta, you can imagine he wouldn't want to leave them behind. After getting released from the clutches of ICE, many interviewed Savage and he revealed the possibility of getting deported back to the United Kingdom, but how he wouldn't leave without a fight.
"I got three kids, my mama, everything that I know is here in Atlanta. I'm not leaving Atlanta without a fight," Savage said. "We gon’ fight all the way till the last day even if that mean I sit in jail for 10 years."
