
Soulja Boy, 1990
Actors · July 28, 1990
Soulja Boy
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Soulja Boy is 35 years old, born July 28, 1990 in United States · Leo.
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About
Soulja Boy turned a viral dance track into a mid-2000s rap empire. Born DeAndre Cortez Way on July 28, 1990, he's an American rapper and record producer. His 2007 debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks, launching his self-titled debut album Souljaboytellem.com to number four on the Billboard 200. Beyond music, he pioneered grassroots social media marketing in hip-hop, launched his own label Stacks on Deck Entertainment, and ventured into video game development. Leo energy: all ambition and reinvention.
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Biography
Soulja Boy—born DeAndre Cortez Way on July 28, 1990—became a defining voice of 2000s rap through viral momentum and digital savvy. His 2007 self-released single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" became a phenomenon, peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks before Interscope Records picked him up for commercial re-release. The track preceded his debut studio album Souljaboytellem.com, which reached number four on the Billboard 200 despite mixed critical reviews, and was followed by the single "Yahhh!". His second album iSouljaBoyTellem (2008) featured the Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hits "Turn My Swag On" and "Kiss Me thru the Phone" (featuring Sammie), though critical and commercial momentum began to fade. The DeAndre Way (2010) saw steeper decline, prompting his split from Interscope to pursue independence.
Way is credited as a pioneer of grassroots social media and digital marketing strategies in mainstream hip-hop, laying groundwork other artists would follow. Beyond recording, he built a portfolio of side ventures: video game development, production for other artists, and his record label Stacks on Deck Entertainment, which signed rappers including Lil B and Riff Raff. He earned US$7 million in 2010 alone, landing at number 18 on Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings list that year. His accolades include a Grammy Award nomination, three BET Award nominations, and four Teen Choice Award nominations. As a Leo born in summer 1990, Way embodies the sign's drive for recognition and constant reinvention. Rappers typically balance studio work, live performance, and public presence—Way expanded this to encompass entrepreneurship and tech ventures.
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Trivia
- "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" spent seven non-consecutive weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the defining hits of 2007.
- He was listed at number 18 on Forbes' Hip-Hop Cash Kings list in 2010, earning US$7 million that year alone.
- Soulja Boy co-founded Stacks on Deck Entertainment, a record label that signed rappers including Lil B and Riff Raff.
- He received a Grammy Award nomination, three BET Award nominations, and four Teen Choice Award nominations over his career.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Soulja Boy often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
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- How old is Soulja Boy?
- Soulja Boy is 35 years old (born July 28, 1990).
- When is Soulja Boy's birthday?
- Soulja Boy was born on July 28, 1990.
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- Soulja Boy is a Leo, born July 28, 1990.
- What is Soulja Boy's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Soulja Boy was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Soulja Boy from?
- Soulja Boy is from United States.
- What does Soulja Boy do?
- Soulja Boy is a actor.
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