Safaree Samuels popularly known as Safaree has been involved in some heated controversies through his musical career, from his relationship with the former Young Money heartthrob, Nicky Minaj, his marriage, and other events that have played out in his life, ever since he made it to the spotlight. Amidst this, not many people are familiar with Safaree’s bio, age, career, wife, net worth, or facts about the rapper. Here are 7 facts and everything you need to know about Safaree Samuels.
Safaree Samuels Biography
He was born with the birth name Safaree Lloyd Samuels in Brooklyn, New York on the independence day of the United States of America, July 4, 1981. As a young boy, Safaree grew up in Brooklyn, attended Midwood High School, and had dreams of pursuing music in the future. Also, he was raised by his parents and grew up with his two sisters, Shaneequa and Samantha Samuels.
Since it has been prior acknowledged that he was born on July 4, 1981, it therefore means, Safaree is 39-years-old and will eventually turn big 40 this year.
He Has Been Involved In Many Things
While growing up, he was a member of a group known as Hood stars, but today, he is recognized as a solo artist. There is no denying that Safaree’s musical career may not have turned out exactly the way he envisioned it to be.
Thus, it is not surprising that during these years, in his pursuit of a better and more successful career, he has been in and out of different music labels. He was once signed to 916%, Stuntgang, H20, and now X-Ray.
It is important to note that asides from music, Safaree has tried his hands on other sectors in the American entertainment industry. Between 2016 and 2017, he auditioned as a cast in the VH1 reality show, Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and finally settled for the Love & Hip Hop: New York, a similar reality show in his hometown in New York.
He Once Dated Nicki Minaj But Is Now Married To Erica Mena
The American singer and songwriter is married to Erica Mena – a model, TV Personality, and actress. The couple got married on October 7, 2019, and by February 2, 2020, the couple announced the arrival of their first child named Safire Majesty Samuels.
Before meeting his wife, the singer was in a relationship with American rapper, Nicki Minaj. The two dated for 14 years before they later decided to part ways.
After his longtime relationship with the co-rapper crashed in 2014, Safaree and Nicki tried to get back together, but it didn’t work and they decided to part ways. Four years later, in December 2018 Safaree found love again and this time decided to take it to the ends, by getting married to Erica Mena in 2019.
Safaree Samuels And Erica Mena Seem To Be Heading For A Divorce
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Less than 2 years after they got married, there seems to be a problem in their paradise as reports are now emerging that Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena may be heading for a divorce. The Jamaican-American rapper and television personality once revealed that marriage has been one of the biggest mistakes he has made and even threatened that he would walk away from the union before it landed him behind bars.
Before threatening to divorce his wife, he once revealed on Twitter that he was going to end the year 2020 right; as a bachelor. He later apologised for the tweet, stating that he was being childish and a man is nothing without his family. He also claimed that he loved his wife.
However, he was soon back to social media, talking about walking away from the marriage. This time around, his wife decided not to keep quiet. She replied that she agreed with him and since he was always eager to run to social media like a little girl, she might as well join in.
The model made it clear that she was also tired of the whole drama and she now only wanted to make money and take care of her daughter. She described him as the most selfish and inconsiderate person she has ever met, before warning him not to allow this Scorpio to sting.
He Has A Good Net Worth
Safaree earns his money from his songs, record production, songwriting and acting. Thus, he has a source of income that estimates his net worth to the tune of $3 million.
Interesting Facts About Safaree Samuels
1. He Was In A Music Group With Nicki
Between 2000 and 2014, Safaree and Nicki Minaj shared the same synergy and chemistry, bonding and waxing a formidable relationship.
What many people did not know was that the now estranged ex-partners were not just in a relationship but were long childhood friends and former bandmates in the defunct Hood stars musical group. This group was made up of four members, Safaree, Nicki Minaj, Lou$tar, and Seven Up.
2. He is A Popular Songwriter
Safaree has written and co-written many songs. As a matter of fact, he is credited to be responsible for a couple of tracks in Nicki Minaj’s breakout debut album, Pink Friday, and her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Also, through Hood stars, he wrote the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria, “Don’t Mess With”.
3. Safaree Cashed from His Leaked Photos’ Controversy
When Safaree and Nicki Minaj’s relationship nosedived and came crashing, many fans reacted to the turn of events and how the Jamaican was hit by criticism from one end to the another. Their sour relationship was tagged as the inspiration behind ‘Pinkprint’ Nicki’s third studio album that trashed most things that went on between her and Safaree.
Also, in 2018, a leaked nude photo and video of Safaree went viral online. He would go on to launch an OnlyFans account in 2020, charging his subscribers $20 monthly and this heaped on his bucket of controversies.
4. The Singer And Songwriter Had A Legal Dispute With Nicki
He attempted to sue Nicki for not getting any credits on her third album, Pinkprint which was released shortly after their split. Unfortunately, the case was dismissed in December 2016.
5. Other Women He Has Dated?
Aside from his well-known affair with Nicki and then his wife, Safaree was involved in romantic relationships with many other women. Named Sexiest Man by HelloBeautiful in 2017, he dated Candice Brooks briefly after breaking up with Nicki in 2014, and then in 2015, he got into a relationship with Sophia Body.
Other women he was linked to include American model Zashia Santiago, Nikki Mudarris, and Gabrielle Davis. He was rumored to have also dated Blac Chyna and then Lyrica Anderson.
