Saweetie

Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper—known professionally as Saweetie—is a rapper and songwriter celebrated for her confident flow, entrepreneurial spirit, and genre-blending R&B‑infused hip‑hop. Born in Santa Clara and raised in the Bay Area and Sacramento, she began writing raps at age 13 and later earned a communications degree from USC before launching her music career in 2016. Her breakthrough came in 2017 with “Icy Grl,” a viral freestyle that earned double-platinum status and led to a joint deal with Warner Records and Artistry Worldwide.

Saweetie built on that success with her EPs High Maintenance (2018) and Icy (2019), which featured “My Type”—her first Billboard Hot 100 entry and quadruple-platinum hit. She further cemented her status with top‑20 singles like “Tap In” (2020) and “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat (2021), the latter earning platinum certification, a VMA for Best Art Direction, and Grammy nominations for both Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best New Artist.

Beyond music, Saweetie has launched her own brands—including her “Icy” jewelry line—and partnered with major companies like MAC, McDonald’s, and PrettyLittleThing. Her creative ethos is rooted in her multicultural heritage (African-American, Filipino, and Chinese) and shaped by a spirit of independence and hustle fostered in her family and sports-driven upbringing.

In 2025, she’s poised to release her long‑awaited debut album Pretty Bitch Music, the culmination of a near-decade journey that began with viral freestyles and grew into a multi-faceted career blending music, fashion, and personal growth. With billions of streams, high-profile collaborations, and a growing media presence — including ventures into acting and hosting — Saweetie continues to shape a powerful creative legacy rooted in authenticity and ambition.