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D.Y.K – DID YOU KNOW? 1 MARCH

ARIANA GRANDE

  • Ariana Grande’s fandom are known as Arianators
  • Ariana Grande is of Italian descent and is half Sicilian and half Abruzzese
  • Ariana Grande’s parents chose her name after being inspired by Princess Oriana from Felix the Cat.
  • As of 2022, Ariana Grande has 12 dogs 
  • Ariana Grande is allergic to cats and bananas 

 

BLEU

  • Bleu is also known as Young Bleu/Bleu Vandross 
  • Bleu is best known for his 2020 single “You’re Mines Still”, which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 after it was remixed by Canadian rapper Drake
  • Bleu is a 2x Grammy nominated artist 
  • Bleu’s father inspired his artistry 
  • Drumma Boy helped craft Bleu’s stage name 

 

TOBE NWIGWE

  • Tobe Nwigwe is signed to ETA Records 
  • Tobe Nwigwe was a linebacker at the University of North Texas 
  • Tobe Nwigwe’s name means ‘Praise God’ 
  • Tobe Nwigwe performs regularly on stage with his wife, Fat
  • Tobe Nwigwe’s music genre is Hip-Hop/Rap 

 

QUAVO

  • Quavo’s favourite rapper is Jay-Z 
  • Quavo has a stake in the FCF Glacier Boyz
  • Complex named Quavo the most influential rapper of the year in 2014 
  • Before joining the Migos, Quavo had a promising career in football 
  • Quavo received an MVP award during the 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 

 

TAYLOR SWIFT

  • Taylor Swift writes her own music 
  • Taylor Swift appeared on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” in 2009
  • Taylor Swift moved to Nashville at age 14 to become a country artist
  • Taylor Swift has the most top 40 singles out of any female artist
  • Taylor Swift is the first female solo act to win Album of the Year at the Grammy’s twice

 

CHLOE

  • Chloe is a songwriter, producer and singer
  • Chloe is best known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Halle Bailey
  • Chloe’s star sign is Cancer 
  • Chloe was born in Georgia, Atlanta but moved to Los Angeles in 2012 to pursue a career in acting and singing 
  • Chloe co-produced the majority of songs on ‘Ungodly Hour’ and ‘The Kids Are Alright’

 

ARI LENNOX

  • Although she is professionally known as Ari Lennox, her real name is Courtney Shanade Salter
  • Ari Lennox was the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole’s record label, Dreamville Records
  • Ari Lennox has confessed that she used to steal CDs from her dad
  • Ari Lennox has admitted that although she loves touring, she hates being on a tour bus 
  • During her spare time, Ari Lennox enjoys reading 

 

LIBIANCA

  • Libianca is a Cameroonian-US-based artist 
  • Libianca’s full name is Libianca Kenzonkinboum Fonji
  • Her name Libianca is a melange of her parent’s name Liane and Bianca
  • Libianca says that her motivation is reminding herself that her destiny is more important than her minds flaws 
  • Libianca’s babysitter as a child inspired her to sing 

 

ALICIA KEYS

  • Alicia Keys founded a no-makeup campaign 
  • Alicia Keys is a global ambassador for global health and justice 
  • Alicia Keys has starred in in different shows like American Dreams, Charmed, Aces, The Nanny Diaries and The Secret Life of Bees
  • When Barack Obama was campaigning to be president, Alicia Keys recorded a theme song for him to use on his campaign trail
  • Alicia Keys can play the piano, cello and violin  

 

KENDRICK LAMAR

 

  • Kendrick Lamar wrote most of No. 1 album ‘DAMN’ in his mum’s kitchen
  • Kendrick Lamar saw Dr Dre and Tupac shoot a music video when he was a kid
  • Kendrick Lamar married his high school sweetheart 
  • Kendrick Lamar was the only guest rapper on Eminem‘s album ”The Marshall Mathers LP 2”
  • Kendrick Lamar didn’t go to his first concert until he performed at his own concert

 

 

PINKPANTHRESS

  • PinkPantheress’s real name is Vicky Beverly Walker
  • PinkPantheress is an English singer-songwriter and record producer
  • PinkPantheress’s song “Pain” went viral on TikTok in January 2021 and peaked at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart in August 2021
  • PinkPantheress has referred to her music as ‘new nostalgia’
  • PinkPantheress started making music when she was in high school 

 

POPCAAN

  • Although famously known as Popcaan, his real name is Andrae Hugh Sutherland
  • In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire.
  • Popcaan was bestowed on him by his close friend Scumpy, who died to street violence in Portmore
  • Popcaan has collaborated with artists such as Drake, Pusha T, Wale and Davido 
  • Popcaan’s music genre consists of Dancehall/Reggae Fusion 

 

TYLA

  • Tyla is a pop artist from South Africa 
  • Tyla is currently on tour with American artist Chris Brown in Europe 
  • Tyla was recently spotted in Milan at a fashion show with celebrity Kim Kardashian
  • Tyla admits that she’s wanted to sing and perform for as long as she can remember 
  • Tyla is signed to Epic Records 

 

AYRA STARR

  • Ayra Starr was born in Cotonou, Benin
  • Ayra Starr began a fashion career at the age of 16 with Quove Model Management before deciding to pursue her musical career properly
  • Ayra Starr was discovered by record producer Don Jazzy when she was 17 years old
  • Ayra Starr signed a record deal with Mavin Records in 2020 
  • Ayra Starr has a younger brother named Dami Aderibigbe who is also a musician.

 

MILEY CRYUS

  • Miley Cyrus  originally auditioned for the role of Miley Stewart’s best friend on “Hannah Montana.”
  • Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus’s godmother 
  • Miley Cyrus was born ‘Destiny Hope’ but she legally changed her name to Miley based on her childhood nickname 
  • Miley Cyrus’s biggest inspiration is Elvis Presley 
  • Miley Cyrus has a half brother named Trace Cyrus, who is from the band Metro Station 

 

COI LERAY

  • Coi Leray is the daughter of rapper and media mogul Benzino
  • Coi Leray dropped out of high school at 16 and started working in sales
  • During her down time, Coi Leray enjoys cooking 
  • Coi Leray appeared in the movie “Secrets of the Magic City” 
  • Coi Leray has worked with artists such as Fetty Wap, Jacquees, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Trippie Redd


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