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    BornShéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph · October 22, 1992 · Plaistow, London, England
    Children3
    LabelsEpic · The Orchard · Slaughter Gang
    OccupationsRapper · songwriter · record producer
     Rap's ASMR Wordsmith
    Rap's ASMR Wordsmith
    He is one of the most distinctive voices in rap, known for his whispering delivery and dark themes. He is 21 Savage, and this is his story.
    Early life

    Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph was born on October 22, 1992 at Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, London, to British parents Heather Carmillia Joseph and Kevin Cornelius Emmons. His family is of Caribbean … See more

    Career

    Following the death of his friend in a shootout on his 21st birthday, 21 Savage began rapping. His music career was originally subsidized by his deceased friend's uncle, who gave him money for studio time … See more

    Musical style

    Called "one of the last real street niggas left making music" by frequent collaborator Metro Boomin, 21 Savage's music is heavily autobiographic with an emphasis on violent and criminal aspects of his past, including al… See more

    Philanthropy

    In early August 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, 21 Savage hosted the "Issa Back to School Drive" (named after his album Issa Album) in his home neighborhood in Atlanta. The drive gave free haircuts, hairstyles, supplies, a… See more