23 facts you need to know about 'ICY GRL' rapper Saweetie

1. What is Saweetie's ethnicity?

Saweetie is of dual nationality. Her mother is of Filipino and Chinese descent, and her father is African American. Picture: Getty

2. Are Saweetie and Gabrielle Union related?

Yes, Saweetie and actress Gabrielle Union are cousins. After shouting out her little cuz on social media, Union later confirmed, "Her father and I are 1st cousins. Her grandma is my aunt Joanne Glass who I based Eva from “Deliver Us From Eva” on. #FunFact #DozensOfCousins." Picture: Instagram

3. How old is Saweetie?

Saweetie was born on 3rd July 1993, making her 26 years old. Picture: Getty

4. What is Saweetie’s real name?

Saweetie’s real name is Diamonté Harper. Her stage name comes from a nickname that her grandmother gave her as a child. Picture: Instagram

5. Saweetie released her breakout song ‘ICY GRL’ in 2017.

Saweetie became well known online by posting videos of herself freestyling over old-school rap beats in her car. After her freestyle over Khia’s 2002 hit “My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" went viral, 'ICY GRL' was born. She released a studio version with an official music video in October 2017 which has since amassed over 20 million views! The single earned her praise from fans and critics alike, who labelled her as an artist to watch in 2018. Picture: Instagram

6. Where is Saweetie from?

Saweetie was born in Santa Clara, California and lived with her mother, father, and twins sisters Maya and Milan. She later relocated to Sacramento to complete high school and currently resides in Los Angeles. Picture: Getty

7. Does Saweetie know Cardi B?

It’s unclear whether Saweetie and ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper Cardi B know each other. They’ve never been pictured together, but Saweetie did deal out praise for Cardi in an interview with Vibe. “I hope that all the new female rappers succeed, it’s about all of us coming together,” she said. Picture: Getty

8. Saweetie's cousin is award-winning record producer Zaytoven.

Saweetie says that she and Zaytoven grew up together - title did they know that he would later go on to produce a number of tracks for her debut EP 'High Maintenance'. Zaytoven has worked with the likes of Migos, Future, Gucci Mane, and Usher, the latter of whom he won a Grammy Award alongside. Picture: Instagram

9. Saweetie signed to Warner Bros Records in February 2018.

A self-proclaimed "hands-on" artist, Saweetie signed a major-label deal to Warner with Artistry Records after falling in love with their "passionate energy". Following the signing, Warner Co-Chairman Tom Corson praised her "empowering lyrics, street-smart sensibilities, and flawless delivery". Picture: Getty

10. Does Saweetie have Instagram?

Yes! Saweetie’s username on Instagram is @saweetie. Picture: Instagram

11. Is Saweetie dating Quavo?

Yes! Rumours began circulating that Saweetie was dating Quavo after she starred in the music video for his song 'Workin Me'. Following a string of appearances, the pair confirmed their romance and have been dating since mid-2018. Picture: Getty

12. Saweetie released her debut EP 'High Maintenance' in March 2018.

Hot off her signing with Warner Bros, Saweetie dropped her debut 9-track EP, which includes her viral breakout hit 'ICY GRL'. The offering features production from Zaytoven (her cousin, nonetheless), Hassan, and Cash Money AP, as well as some from the rapper herself. Picture: Instagram

13. Saweetie began writing music when she was 14 years old.

Growing up, Saweetie's love of poetry led her to perform at open mic nights and she soon began writing her own songs. She describes her music taste as "eclectic" due to her upbringing in The Bay, citing a love for alternative, rock, hip-hop, and R&B music. Her influences include Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Nicki Minaj and Trina. In middle school, she used to perform in did talents shows with her friends, where she would be "nervous as hell" but "always loved performing." Picture: Instagram

14. Saweetie studied business at the University of Southern California after high school.

After transferring from San Diego State to the University of Southern California, Saweetie studied communications with an emphasis in business. She graduated with a 3.6 GPA, and has hopes to enrol in a top tier school like Columbia to get a masters degree in the future. Picture: Instagram

15. Saweetie was previously in a relationship with P Diddy's son, Justin Combs.

Saweetie and Justin, Diddy's eldest child, reportedly began dating in the summer of 2016 while Saweetie was still a student at USC. Although neither party confirmed why they broke up, Justin allegedly left the rapper for another girl named Aaleeyah Petty. Picture: Getty

16. Saweetie used to sell hats before she made it in music.

Using her early notoriety online as a promotional tool, Saweetie used to sell a line of hats from a collection called The Money Club. This soon fell to the sidelines when she became a well-known name on the rap circuit! Picture: Instagram

17. Saweetie starred in an advert for Rihanna's Fenty Beauty in February 2018.

The rapper can be seen applying makeup using Fenty Beauty cosmetics and brushes whilst FaceTiming her friend. It was aired just before the '10 Super Bowl Half Time show. "Peep how the #FENTYFAMILY does it #BIIIIITCH" read the caption of the viral tweet. Picture: Fenty Beauty

18. Saweetie grew up around MC Hammer and his family.

"Our family grew up with the Burrell's [MC Hammer's family]. My cousin's dad is MC Hammer," she explained in an interview with Billboard. "We all grew up together and it's interesting to see how we turned out." Picture: Instagram

19. How tall is Saweetie?

Saweetie stands at 5 feet 6 inches, or 170 cm. Picture: Instagram

20. Saweetie dated actor Keith Powers for four years.

Saweetie was in a relationship with Powers, an American actor and model best known for his roles as Ronnie Devoe in 'The New Edition Story' and Tyree in 'Straight Outta Compton', from the ages of 18 to 22. Picture: Instagram

21. Does Saweetie have a Soundcloud account?

Yes! Saweetie frequently uploads her latest music releases on Soundcloud. Her username is ‘Saweetie’. Picture: Getty

22. What is Saweetie's net worth?

As of June 2020, Saweetie's net worth is estimated to be between $1million - $5million. Picture: Instagram

23. Saweetie launched a collaboration with cosmetics brand Morphe.

In Spring 2020, Saweetie teamed up with Morphe to release an eyeshadow palette and a range of lipglosses inspired by music festivals. Picture: Instagram