Blacc Zacc

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Blacc Zacc
Birth nameZachary Chapman
Born(1990-12-17)December 17, 1990
Columbia
Origin Columbia, South Carolina
Genres
OccupationsRapper
Years active2010–present
Labels
  • Dirty Money Entertainment
  • South Coast Music Group
  • Interscope
Partner(s) Renni Rucci

Zachary Chapman (born December 17, 1990), known professionally as Blacc Zacc, is an American rapper from Columbia, South Carolina. [1] [2] [3] [4] He rose to prominence with his single "Make a Sale" (featuring Moneybagg Yo). He often worked with DaBaby and collaborated with artists like Stunna 4 Vegas, Young Dolph, Foogiano, LightSkinKeisha, and Renni Rucci. [5] [6] [7]

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Early life

Chapman was born on December 17, 1990, in Columbia, South Carolina. He developed a passion for music early and began rapping by age 13. [8] [9]

Music Career

Mixtapes and Early Success (2010s)

Adopting the stage name Blacc Zacc, he began his music career in the early 2010s, releasing a series of mixtapes that helped him build a local following. Blacc Zacc released his debut mixtape, 1st Round Draft Pick, in 2010. Over the subsequent years, he consistently released new mixtapes like High-Class Trapper (2017), New Blacc City (2018), and Blacc Frost (2018). [10] His breakthrough came with the re-release of Dirty Summer in 2018, which featured collaborations with notable artists like Kampaign, Blacko, and Ross. The mixtape’s success led to increased recognition and eventually caught the attention of major record label. [11]

Signing with Interscope Records

In 2019, Blacc Zacc signed a deal with Interscope Records, [10] [12] and significantly elevated his status with the release of his 2019 single "Chump Change", progressively refining his sound. [13] [14] Following the signing, he released his debut studio album, Carolina Narco . In April 2020, he released his other project, 803 Legend [15]

Trappin Like Zacc (2019)

Blacc Zacc released his sixth project titled Trappin Like Zac in 2019 after signing a deal with Interscope Records which debuted at No. 21 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. [16] The album features different rappers such as DaBaby, Stunna 4 Vegas, Key Glock, and more. [11]

Carolina Narco (2020)

In March 2020, Blacc Zacc released his first studio album Carolina Narco . The 11-track album followed the release of his previous project, 808 Legend. The album includes guest appearances from DaBaby, Yo Gotti, Stunna 4 Vegas, and Moneybagg Yo. [17] Its production was handled by Young Kio, OG Parker, and 808 Mafia, among others. The release of Carolina Narco was accompanied by a 17-minute cinematic short film, which premiered on March 26, 2020. [14] [18] [19]

Business Ventures

In addition to his music career, Blacc Zacc is also an entrepreneur. He founded Dirty Money Entertainment, a record label that supports emerging artists from the Southern United States. His entrepreneurial efforts have extended beyond music, with ventures in real estate and other businesses. [20]

Personal life

Blacc Zacc is in a relationship with American rapper Renni Rucci. [21] [22] [23]

Discography

Albums

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.
[16]
Trappin Like Zacc
  • Released: 2019
  • Label: Interscope
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
22
Carolina Narco
  • Released: March 2020
  • Label: Dirty Money Entertainment, Interscope
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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Filmography

List of television shows, showing year aired, character played and notes
YearTV showRoleNotesRef.
2021–present Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta HimselfGuest role (Season 10–present) [24]

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