44 Facts About Moneybagg Yo

Moneybagg Yo is known for his melodic trap and Southern hip hop music style.

Moneybagg Yo, whose real name is Demario DeWayne White Jr, was born on September 22,1991, in Memphis, Tennessee, to a single mother.

Moneybagg Yo is the oldest of three siblings and was raised in the West Junction-Walker Homes neighborhood of South Memphis.

Moneybagg Yo later dropped out in the 12th grade, describing himself as "terrible" during that time.

Moneybagg Yo was influenced by the fact that he was seeing his mother struggle to provide for him and his siblings, including having to sleep in an apartment with no furniture.

In spite of dropping out of school, Moneybagg Yo began to focus on entrepreneurial pursuits and diligent efforts to make a living, often spending significant time in the Haravan community where he became involved in drugs and violence.

Moneybagg Yo was inspired by the financial success that some of his peers were able to achieve through rapping, earning as much as $20,000 per performance.

Moneybagg Yo began to take the art form seriously and started to hone his skills as a rapper, writing lyrics and practicing his flow.

Moneybagg Yo released his first official song "F U Pay Me" later that year.

Elo believed that Moneybagg Yo had the potential to become a successful rapper and encouraged him to pursue a career in music.

In 2015, Moneybagg Yo released his mixtape "Federal", which gained popularity in the Memphis and Tennessee areas Elo was fatally shot in 2015, which prompted Moneybagg Yo to take his rap career more seriously.

Moneybagg Yo began his career in 2011 with the release of his first single "F U Pay Me".

In October 2017, Moneybagg Yo released Federal 3X, his debut with Interscope Records.

Moneybagg Yo released his debut studio album Reset in November 2018; it peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200.

Moneybagg Yo released his fourth studio album, A Gangsta's Pain, on April 23,2021.

On June 1,2021, Moneybagg Yo released the standalone single, "Rookie of the Year", an ode to basketball player Ja Morant.

Moneybagg Yo released the album's deluxe edition on September 27,2024, featuring GloRilla, Big Boogie, and BossMan Dlow.

Moneybagg Yo later teased a follow-up album scheduled for later in 2024, and described it as being for the ladies, as it contains more "melodic vibes".

Moneybagg Yo has had several legal issues throughout his career.

Moneybagg Yo grew up in the hood closely affiliated with gangs, being the cousin of Three 6 Mafia's Crunchy Black.

Moneybagg Yo was acquainted with Lance Taylor, known as OG Boo Dirty, who has a criminal history including an arson charge and two attempted second degree murder charges.

Ralo claimed that he only wanted Moneybagg Yo's help in connecting him to Blac Youngsta and Yo Gotti to end their own beef.

Moneybagg Yo addressed the situation in an interview on The Breakfast Club and tried to stay clear of the drama, focusing on his music and family.

Moneybagg Yo first gained attention in the music industry with the release of his July 2016 mixtape, All Gas No Brakes.

Moneybagg Yo is from South Memphis, while Yo Gotti is from the North.

Many affiliates of Moneybagg Yo were divided on the decision; some claimed that it was a great move for the rapper's career while others argued it was a betrayal to his roots in South Memphis; there is longstanding conflict between those the two parts which has escalated to dire levels including the loss of life.

However, it was later revealed that someone had indeed been killed with court affidavits suggesting that Lance Taylor was the triggerman, adding credibility to claims made later by Stupid Duke, a rapper affiliated with Yo Gotti, that Moneybagg Yo was working with the "opps," or rivals of Yo Gotti's crew.

In 2020, Moneybagg Yo was involved in a public feud with rapper Stupid Duke.

In September 2020, Moneybagg Yo was celebrating his 29th birthday with his crew and girlfriend Ariana Fletcher in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The shooters escaped, and Moneybagg Yo denied that he was the target of the shooting.

The feud with Duke took a turn in June 2021, just 2 months after Dukes release from jail, when someone claiming to be Moneybagg Yo's father accused the rapper of selling out and switching up after achieving fame, and shared receipts of Moneybagg Yo with his former associates.

Moneybagg Yo was best known for his association with label CEO and fellow rapper Moneybagg Yo.

Moneybagg Yo had credited Moneybagg Yo for encouraging him to pursue a career in music.

Moneybagg Yo is known for indulging in luxurious items and experiences, not only for himself, but for his children, often gifting them with high-end jewelry and other expensive items.

Moneybagg Yo has grown into the biggest rap star to emerge from Memphis in generations, self-admittedly making $150,000 per-concert on some occasions and has been involved in several public feuds with other artists.

In February 2022, it was reported that Moneybagg Yo was allegedly relocating outside of his hometown of Memphis.

The passing of Nuskie is thought to have had a significant impact on Moneybagg Yo, leading him to make the decision to relocate.

Moneybagg Yo has bought a large plot of land in the area in which he plans to name after his late friend, Nuskie, and develop into a community center, dirt bike paths, and paintball course.

Moneybagg Yo has publicly spoken about his consumption of marijuana since he was a teenager, and has stated that he uses it as a way to relax and create while recording music.

Moneybagg Yo has spoken about the importance of discipline when consuming cannabis, and how he chooses not to smoke before performances or interviews in order to stay focused.

In 2019, rumors circulated that Megan Thee Stallion and Moneybagg Yo were dating after collaborating on music.

Moneybagg Yo has been in an on and off relationship with influencer Ari Fletcher since 2019.

In 2018, Moneybagg Yo converted to Islam, taking his Shahada from rapper Kevin Gates.

Moneybagg Yo prays five times a day and fasts during Ramadan.