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Saweetie studied at San Diego State University and the University of Southern California, earning a business degree. Saweetie is a first cousin, once removed, of actress and model Gabrielle Union. Saweetie’s paternal great-grandparents, John Glass and Gloria G. Davis, were also Gabrielle’s maternal grandparents.
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Saweetie released her breakout song ‘ICY GRL’ in 2017.Saweetie became well known online by posting videos of herself freestyling over old-school rap beats in her car. After her freestyle over Khia’s 2002 hit “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)' went viral, 'ICY GRL' was born. She released a studio version with an official music video in October 2017 which has since amassed over 20 million views! The single earned her praise from fans and critics alike, who labelled her as an artist to watch in 2018. Picture: Instagram. Saweetie began writing music when she was 14 years old.Growing up, Saweetie's love of poetry led her to perform at open mic nights and she soon began writing her own songs.
She describes her music taste as 'eclectic' due to her upbringing in The Bay, citing a love for alternative, rock, hip-hop, and R&B music. Her influences include Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Nicki Minaj and Trina. In middle school, she used to perform in did talents shows with her friends, where she would be 'nervous as hell' but 'always loved performing.'
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