Soulja Boy Movies, TV Series

DeAndre Cortez Way, widely recognized as Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), was born on July 28, 1990. He is a prominent American rapper, songwriter, and music producer who gained fame with his breakout 2007 hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)." This track became a cultural phenomenon, reigning at ... Read morenumber one on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks. Following its initial success, the song was re-released under Collipark Music and Interscope Records, paving the way for his debut album, Souljaboytellem.com, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 despite mixed reviews. The album also featured the single "Yahhh!"

In 2008, Soulja Boy released his second album, iSouljaBoyTellem, which included popular tracks like "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone" (featuring Sammie), achieving moderate commercial success. By 2010, he was listed as number 18 on Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings, earning $7 million that year. His third album, The DeAndre Way, while supported by the single "Pretty Boy Swag," faced declining commercial reception, prompting him to pursue an independent music career.

Soulja Boy is also recognized for his innovative use of social media and digital marketing during his rise to fame. Beyond music, he has explored various ventures, including video game development, record production, and his label, Stacks on Deck Entertainment, which has signed artists like Lil B and Riff Raff. His contributions to music have earned him a Grammy nomination, along with multiple nominations for BET and Teen Choice Awards.