Joey Badass- Biography
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Born on January 20, 1995, Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott or Joey Badass is an American rapper. He often styles his name as Joey Bada$$. He is also recognized for his work in singing-songwriting and acting. Badass is also a well-known record producer. He is a founding member of the Pro era and has done numerous solo projects, including his three mixtapes. Pro era is a hip-hop collective.
Joey is a native of Brooklyn. He was born Jo-Vaughn Scott in Brooklyn, New York, the first-generation son of Jamaican immigrants. He is one of the founding members of the hip-hop collective, Pro Era. Joey is credited for dissolving the fine line between the old school Hip-hop and contemporary rap. He made a name for himself in the hip-hop scenario by releasing his mixtape, ‘1999’.
Joey Badass is a founding member of the hip-hop collective group ‘Pro Era’. Along with Capital Steez, one of the members of this group, Badass, formed it and named it ‘Professional Era’. He initially used JayOhVee as his pseudonym but later switched on to his current name.
Joey Badass released his debut mixtape, 1999, on June 12, 2012, to critical acclaim and recognition, followed by Rejex in September and Summer Knights on July 1, 2013. His debut studio album, B4.Da.$$, was released on January 20, 2015. In July 2016, he made his television debut on the USA Network series Mr. Robot. His second studio album All-Amerikkkan Badass was released on April 7, 2017.
What is the Net Worth of Joey Badass? Salary, Earnings
Badass’s net worth amounts to around $6 million.
Joey Badass- Relationship, Girlfriend
Joey has been controversial because of his past relationships. He was linked to the former US President’s daughter Malia Obama in 2015.
He was also in the headlines for dating filmmaker and DJ Vashtie Kola. Vashtie was 34 years old, while Joey was only 20 when they started dating in September 2015. Their romantic bond was put through question because of the big age gap.
In 2017 Joey was said to be dating Indigo. Indigo is an Instagram model. Their relationship did not last long.
Joey Badass- Professional Career
- Joey Badass started writing at the age of 11. Since he was highly interested in acting, he also took part in many schools plays like ‘John Cusack is Not a Famous Actor’. Joey Badass or Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Along with Capital Steez, Joey released a video on their YouTube channel, “PROfckingERA”, for survival tactics. Soon after, in February 2012, they released their first mixtape, “The Secc$ tape”. Joey then went on to release his first solo mixtape titled “1999”. Later that year, on 6th September, Joey released another mixtape called “Rejex”.
- Joey Badass and Mac Miller together collaborated for, “America” released in April 2012. Soon after this hit, the “P.E.E.P: The apocalypse” mixtape was released by the pro era. Some other releases of Joey were “Enter the void” on 9th November 2012, “Summer Knights: Unorthodox” on 14th January 2013, and “Underground Airplay” on 8th February of the same year. His first tour, Beast Coast Concert Tour, started on 21st March 2013.
- He also starred in Rik Cordero’s “No Regrets” in August 2014. His debut studio album was released on 4th August 2014, named “Big Dusty”, subsequently, the second, third, and fourth singles of the album, “Christ Conscious”, “No.99”, and “Curry Chicken” on 30th September, 9th December and 23rd December respectively.
- He collaborated with Korean Hip-Hop group Epik High and released “Hood” on 3rd September 2015. Joey stepped into television and made his television debut on 4th March 2016 with “Mr. Robot”. His further releases were “Devastated” on 26th May 2016 and “Lands of the free” on 20th January 2017.
- Joey Badass released The Light Pack, a three-track EP, in July 2020. He was featured on Phony Ppl’s “On My Shit” in November.
- In Nov 2021 Real Walker 1.5 was shared for 24 hours, but HNHH is still enjoying it. The rapper’s 13-track album follows his April release, Real Walker, which featured T.I., Lightshow, and PnBRock, as well as Ty Dolla $ign.On his new album, the Oakland native has a star-studded tracklist. PnB & Ty Dolla $tupid Young, Joey Bada$$, Project X, Seddy Hendrix, Lil Zay Osama, MadeinTYO, Yhung T.O., Iamsu!, and Kalan.FIFA is among the newcomers. On November 12th, the project was released to DSPs. “It took a few months, but we’re back,” 24hrs tweeted ahead of the release on his Instagram page. “No skips all hits,” one commenter remarked, confirming the project’s status as a certified hit in their eyes.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color
Joey has a slim physique and is 6ft tall. He weighs around 75 kg. The artist is presently 26 years old and has an extremely fit body. He has worked on his body. Details about his trainer are not revealed in the media.
Trivia
- He is 6 ft tall.
- He weighs around 75 kgs.
- Badass has an estimated net worth of $6 million at such a young age.
- He has been in controversy for having an affair with President Obama’s daughter.
- He was born on January 20 of 1995 and is 26 years old.
- His birthplace is Brooklyn, New York.
- Joey Badass wanted to be an actor in his childhood.
- Joey Badass is a founding member of the hip-hop collective group ‘Pro Era’.
- He initially used JayOhVee as his pseudonym.
- Badass made his first solo debut with the mixtape ‘1999’.
- Joey was nominated in 2013 under the category ‘Best New Artist at BET Awards for his song.
- He made his first debut as an actor in a short film titled ‘No Regrets’.
- He is the founder of the Pro era.
- After his initial effort’s resounding success, on July 1, 2013, Joey Bada$$ released his second mixtape, Summer Knights.
- He made it into the top 5 of the MTV Jams list in February 2013, and the following month was chosen to the coveted XXXL Magazine’s 2013 Freshman Class list.
