Yebba, 1995
Musicians · January 16, 1995
Yebba
aka Abigail Elizabeth Smith
★ HOW OLD IS YEBBA?
Yebba is 31 years old, born January 16, 1995 in West Memphis · Capricorn.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ REAL NAME
- Abigail Elizabeth Smith
- ★ BORN IN
- West Memphis
- ★ EDUCATED AT
- Marion High School
★ LEDE
About
Yebba's soulful backing vocals on Chance the Rapper's 2016 SNL performance launched her from YouTube obscurity into the studio. Born Abigail Elizabeth Smith in West Memphis, Arkansas, the singer-songwriter won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance on PJ Morton's "How Deep Is Your Love". Her collaborations span Drake, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, and Tyler, the Creator.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yebba (Abigail Elizabeth Smith) built her initial following on YouTube before breaking into mainstream music through a single performance. On Chance the Rapper's SNL rendition of "Same Drugs" in 2016, her backing vocals caught industry attention. She released her debut single "Evergreen" in 2017, establishing herself as a vocalist and songwriter. Her discography reflects high-profile collaborations: she has worked with PJ Morton, Sam Smith, Mark Ronson, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator, and Drake. In 2019, Yebba won a Grammy Award in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category for her feature on PJ Morton's cover of "How Deep Is Your Love". Based in the United States, she operates as a composer and vocalist, blending R&B sensibility with contemporary production. Born January 16, 1995, Yebba represents a generation of artists who leveraged digital platforms to reach established musicians.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Yebba built an initial audience through her YouTube channel before her breakthrough moment. Her early online presence as a vocalist established the foundation for industry recognition, leading to her 2016 SNL appearance with Chance the Rapper.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Yebba's breakthrough came not from a solo release but a single guest vocal on Chance the Rapper's "Same Drugs" during his 2016 SNL performance.
- She won a Grammy Award in 2019 for her feature on PJ Morton's rendition of "How Deep Is Your Love," a cover in the Best Traditional R&B Performance category.
- Her collaborators span hip-hop (Drake, A$AP Rocky, Tyler, the Creator), pop (Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith), and grime (Stormzy), reflecting her genre-fluid appeal.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Yebba reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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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
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yebba?
- Yebba is 31 years old (born January 16, 1995).
- When is Yebba's birthday?
- Yebba was born on January 16, 1995.
- What is Yebba's zodiac sign?
- Yebba is a Capricorn, born January 16, 1995.
- What is Yebba's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yebba was born in 1995, the year of the Wood Pig.
- Where is Yebba from?
- Yebba is from United States.
- What does Yebba do?
- Yebba is a musician.
- Where was Yebba born?
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