Saweetie, also known as Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, is a prominent American rapper and songwriter famous for her hit track ‘Icy Grl’. Born on July 2, 1993, in Hayward, California, she currently resides in Los Angeles. Her father is of African American descent, while her mother is of Filipino origin. Saweetie’s passion for music developed during her adolescent years, shaping her career.
During her teenage years, Saweetie began writing music at 14 and eventually pursued a career in rap after finishing her studies at the University of Southern California. In 2016, she gained recognition for her short rap videos on Instagram, which led to a significant increase in her fan base after one of her videos went viral.
Her breakout hit, ‘Icy Grl’, was a re-release of a viral video where she was rapping over the beats of Khia’s classic song, ‘My Neck, My Back’. Since then, Saweetie has consistently released popular songs and collaborated with notable artists, blending rap, R&B, and pop to create her distinctive sound.
Profile Summary/Wiki
| Information | Details |
| Birth name | Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper |
| Date of birth | July 2, 1993 |
| Saweetie age | 29 years old (as of 2023) |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Hip-hop artist |
| Parents | Johnny Harper and Trinidad Valentin |
| Net worth | $4 million USD |
| Stage name | Saweetie |
| Date of birth | July 2, 1993 |
Background and Musical Journey
Born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California, Saweetie grew up in a family that inspired her to pursue her dreams, where her mother was of Filipino-Chinese descent, and her father was African-American. In 2018, she gained prominence with her viral debut single “Icy Grl”, leading to a record deal with Artistry Worldwide, a subdivision of Warner Records.
Her music, a fusion of hip-hop, trap, and R&B, is characterized by empowering and relatable lyrics. Saweetie’s bold and confident fashion sense has also drawn attention, and she has dabbled in acting and modeling, featuring in commercials for prominent brands and modeling for fashion labels.
Heritage and Family
Despite being of multi-ethnic heritage, Saweetie is not Trinidadian. Her mother, Trinidad Valentin, is of Filipino and Chinese descent, while her father, Johnny Harper, is African-American. Raised in Santa Clara, California, she embodies a mixed ethnicity of African-American, Filipino, and Chinese.
