Armani Caesar | |
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 Armani Caesar in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 5, 1989 Buffalo, New York, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Griselda |
Armani Caesar (born June 5, 1989) is an American rapper. She is currently signed to Griselda Records.
Caesar was born on June 5, 1989, in Buffalo, New York. She attended the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts from grades 5 to 12, and attended marketing classes in North Carolina Central University. She took a class called "Hip Hop Context 1973–1997", taught by 9th Wonder and Christopher Martin. She worked at strip clubs to support herself. [1]
She has been a resident of Charlotte since 2017. [2] In December 2023, she revealed she was pregnant in a photoshoot. [3] [4]
Caesar created her first song in DJ Shay's recording studio after finding a flier. [1]
Caesar was signed to Westside Gunn's Griselda Records in 2020, becoming the label's first female act. Her first studio album, The Liz was released on September 18, 2020. Pitchfork rated the album a 7.2. [5]
The sequel, The Liz 2, was released on October 21, 2022. The singles were "Hunnit Dolla Hiccup", featuring Benny the Butcher and Stove God Cooks, "Paula Deen", featuring Westside Gunn, and "Diana", featuring Kodak Black. [6] The album contains production by Daringer, Camouflage Monk, Denny Laflare and BeatKing. [7] Pitchfork rated the album a 7.4. [8] Both album covers were painted by Isaac Pelayo. [9]
Outside of music, Caesar owns a clothing store, Armani's Closet. She has also written self-help ebooks. [1]
Caesar's music has been described as "luxurious". [10] She cites Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott and Trina as influences. [1]
Alvin Lamar Worthy, known professionally as Westside Gunn, is an American rapper. He is a co-founder of independent hip-hop label Griselda Records. He is the paternal half-brother of rapper Conway the Machine and cousin of rapper Benny the Butcher, both of whom he frequently collaborates with.
Demond Price, known professionally as Conway the Machine, or simply Conway, is an American rapper. Alongside his paternal half-brother, Westside Gunn, and cousin, Benny the Butcher, Conway was a member of Griselda Records. On February 21, 2022, Conway announced his departure from Griselda Records.
Jeremie Damon Pennick, known professionally as Benny the Butcher, or simply Benny, is an American rapper and songwriter. He came to prominence in 2018 following the release of his debut album, Tana Talk 3. Along with his cousins and fellow rappers Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, with which he forms the collective Griselda, he is known for his '90s inspired rap songs and is often credited with leading a revival of the so called 'grimy' and 'gritty' hip hop music, influenced by mafioso and drug dealing themes.
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Griselda Records is an American independent hip hop record label based in Buffalo, New York. It was founded by rapper Westside Gunn, his brother Conway the Machine, and Mach-Hommy in 2012. In addition to the founding members, Benny the Butcher and in-house producer Daringer make up the flagship artists of the Griselda Records roster.
Pray for Paris is the third studio album by American rapper Westside Gunn. It was released on April 17, 2020 through Griselda Records with distribution by Empire Distribution. The album was produced by Daringer, Beat Butcha, the Alchemist, DJ Muggs, and DJ Premier. It features guest appearances from Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Joey Badass, Tyler, the Creator, Boldy James, Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marciano, Wale, Joyce Wrice, Billie Essco, Keisha Plum, and Cartier Williams. The album debuted at number 67 on the Billboard 200.
From King to a God is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Conway the Machine. It was released on September 11, 2020, by Griselda Records, Drumwork and Empire Distribution. Production was handled by eleven record producers: Beat Butcha, Daringer, Alchemist, DJ Premier, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Hit-Boy, Khrysis, Murda Beatz, Rockwilder and Signalflow Music. It features guest appearances from Armani Caesar, Benny the Butcher, Dej Loaf, El Camino, Flee Lord, Freddie Gibbs, Havoc, Lloyd Banks, Method Man and Westside Gunn. A deluxe version was released on December 18, 2020.
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Mach-Hommy is an American rapper and record producer of Haitian descent. He is well-known for his reclusive nature, concealing his real name and face in all public appearances. This behavior has led him to be described as "one of hip-hop's most elusive artists".
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