Who is Blac Youngsta?

Blac Youngsta is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his singles “Heavy”, “Booty”, and “Hip Hopper”. He began releasing his own music in 2014 and since then has become one of the most popular hip-hop artists in the South. He has collaborated with many other big names in the industry such as Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, and Lil Yachty.

Early Life & Education

Blac Youngsta (real name Sam Benson) was born on May 11th 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee. Growing up he was heavily influenced by rap music and he soon began writing his own lyrics. He attended Whitehaven High School where he played football and was a popular member of the school. After graduating, Blac Youngsta enrolled at the University of Memphis where he studied Business and Music.

Career Beginnings

In 2014, Blac Youngsta released his first mixtape titled I Swear to God which featured songs like “Heavy” and “Booty”. The mixtape was a success and it put Blac Youngsta on the map as one of the hottest new rappers in the south. Following the release of his mixtape, he went on to release many more mixtapes such as Church on Sunday, 2.23, and Heavy Camp.

Rise to Fame

In 2017, Blac Youngsta released his debut album I'm Innocent which peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured hit singles like “Hip Hopper” and “Booty” which were both successful on the charts. The album was a critical success as well and it earned him a nomination for Best Rap Album at the 2018 BET Awards.

Collaborations & Tours

Blac Youngsta has collaborated with many other big names in the industry such as Chris Brown, Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, and Lil Yachty. In 2018, he went on tour with Yo Gotti to promote their collaboration EP 2 Federal. Later that year he also went on tour with Moneybagg Yo to promote their collaboration album Code Red.

Personal Life & Legacy

Blac Youngsta is currently single but he is rumored to be dating model India Love Westcott. He has been involved in many controversies throughout his career including an arrest for assault in 2017. Nevertheless, he has managed to stay relevant in the rap game with his unique sound and vivid lyrics. His legacy will continue to live on through his music.