IN PHOTOS: Fun facts about Fil-Am rapper Saweetie
Saweetie recently made headlines when she slayed at the 2021 Met Gala, wearing a stunning red Christian Cowan gown that paid homage to her black and Filipino roots.
During her red carpet interview with E!, Saweetie said, “Both the flags draping are the Black American heritage flag and the Filipino flag, because I'm Black and Filipino and that's what makes me an American girl.”
The Filipino-American rapper has been making waves in the international rap scene, dropping one hit after another.
She started out doing covers on Instagram and Soundcloud, and now she has a number of hits to her name and has collaborated with several well-known artists.
Plus, there are a lot of interesting facts about the half-black, half-Filipina rapper, such as who her famous relatives are, who her rapper ex-boyfriend is, which place in the Philippines she's been to, what her favorite Filipino foods are, and so much more.
Get to know Filipino American rapper, Saweetie, in the gallery below.
Saweetie, the half-Pinoy rapper
Half-black and half-Filipino rapper Saweetie slays in a gorgeous Christian Cowan gown at the 2021 Met Gala, which paid homage to both her black and Pinoy roots. Continue browsing to find out more fun facts about Saweetie.
Ethnicity
Saweetie, whose real name is Diamonte Quiava Valentin Harper, was born on July 2, 1993 in Santa Clara, California, to an African American father and a Filipina Chinese mother. Her father's name is Johnny Harper.
Palawan
Although Saweetie was born and raised in the US, she has been to the Philippines. Here's Saweetie during her 2012 vacation at Entalula Island in El Nido, Palawan.
Born to be a star
It seems like Saweetie has been destined to be a star as she came from a bloodline of famous people.
Willie Harper
Saweetie's grandfather Willie Miles Harper is a former American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers.
MC Hammer
The iconic “U Can't Touch This” rapper MC Hammer, or Stanley Kirk Burrell in real life, is Saweetie's uncle.
Zaytoven
Grammy-winning trap music record producer Zaytoven, or Xavier Lamar Dotson in real life, is also Saweetie's cousin. He's worked with artists such as Usher, Future, Gucci Mane, and Migos.
Quavo
Speaking of rap group Migos, Saweetie dated Migos frontman Quavo from September 2018 to March 2021.
Covers
Saweetie got her start in the music industry by doing covers on her Instagram and Soundcloud accounts. Her cover of Khia's “My Neck, My Back (Lick It),” which later on turned into “Icy Girl,” went viral on the Internet.
High Maintenance
Saweetie's first original freestyle rap is “High Maintenance,” which also went viral on Instagram and Twitter.
Slow Clap
Saweetie has collaborated with former No Doubt vocalist Gwen Stefani in a song called “Slow Clap.”
Best Friend
Saweetie has also worked with “Say So” singer Doja Cat. Their song “Best Friend” recently won the Best Art Direction award at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Cover star
Saweetie has already been a cover star to a number of magazines. In March 2021, she graced the cover of Cosmopolitan.
Slaying
We're excited to hear more sick music from Saweetie and see more jaw-dropping looks from her. So, Saweetie, if you're reading this, keep slaying, girl. Your Filipino fans love you so much!
