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KARRAHBOOO has quite a bit going for herself. It’d look like she blew up in a single day, particularly after signing with — and later departing from — Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys, however the “RIP FOLLIES” artist has been placing in work for years.
Since 2022, KARRAHBOOO has skyrocketed in reputation. Most notably, she’s constructed her profitable profession with the assistance of “Field the 40,” the TikTok-viral “Operating Late” and a slew of options on Concrete Boys’ debut compilation, It’s Us Vol. 1.
Even with all eyes locked on her, there are nonetheless loads of issues followers do not know in regards to the Atlanta native — like the truth that she wished to be an actress earlier than leaping into the sales space, or that her rap identify got here from her grandparents. Under, Rap-Up compiled an inventory of 10 fascinating details about KARRAHBOOO that you just won’t have identified.
1. She Is An Aries
Sexyy Pink, Large Sean and — plot twist — KARRAHBOOO all share the identical fiery Aries vitality. Born on March 28, 1997, she embodies lots of the signal’s traits: honesty, ardour and being adventurous.
2. She Used To Be Lil Yachty’s Assistant
Everybody’s received to start out someplace, proper? Seems her final job earlier than turning into an artist was arguably one of many coolest: being Lil Yachty’s assistant. “We received actually shut throughout that,” she mentioned about her time with the Nuthin’ 2 Show artist. “Then he fired me, after which I dropped a music — the primary music that I ever made — after which he known as me and was like ‘What’s up with it?,’ [and I] signed.”
3. She Made Her Runway Debut At SP5DER’s New York Style Week Present
In 2024, KARRAHBOOO made her runway debut as part of SP5DER’s very first New York Style Week present. In celebration of the streetwear model’s fifth anniversary, the “Operating Late” hitmaker wore a purple hoodie and matching sweatpants from the model’s Fall/Winter 2024 assortment titled “Nocturnal Freeway.”
4. Her First Track Was “MONEY COUNTER”
“B**ches mad ‘trigger they f**ked the gang and nonetheless ain’t received no clout / She don’t love my music as a result of she suppose it is her I am talkin’ ’bout,” she raps on “MONEY COUNTER,” her debut solo single. Launched in 2022, the document marked the start of her profession and helped her acquire reputation within the Atlanta Hip Hop scene.
5. She Intentionally Raps “Nonchalant”
Whether or not you discovered KARRAHBOOO by means of the Concrete Boys’ “CONCRETE CYPHER” from “On The Radar” or by yourself, the very first thing you in all probability observed is how nonchalant her supply is. Nicely, it seems she intends it to be that method. “I like once I sound like I’m actually unbothered and simply speaking my s**t,” she advised ESSENCE Women United. Mockingly, off the mic, she’s completely completely different.
6. She Initially Needed To Be An Actress
Most individuals develop up eager to be legal professionals, docs or, in the event you’re a part of Gen Alpha, perhaps even content material creators. Not KARRAHBOOO, although. “After I was 10, I wished to be on ‘Dangerous Women Membership’ and I wished to be an actress,” she advised MONTREALITY, joking that she might need to accept The Zeus Community’s “Baddies” as an alternative.
7. She Fought Anycia Earlier than They Turned Well-known
The previous Concrete Boys member and Anycia made magic collectively on “SPLASH BROTHERS,” however consider it or not, their friendship wasn’t all the time rainbows and sunshine. “At first, we didn’t hit it off proper. We really fought,” KARRAHBOOO advised “WHO TO WATCH 4,” noting that they initially related by means of mutual associates. “After that, we [were] nonetheless round one another on a regular basis…and the combat was deada** over nothing…It’s so dumb.”
8. Her Moniker Got here From Her Grandparents
The “Off The Dome” rapper’s first identify is Karrah, so becoming it into her rap moniker was the plain selection. Nevertheless, the “BOOO” half really got here from her grandparents. “My grandma and my grandpa each known as me KARRAHBOOO on their very own. They don’t even know one another like that,” she revealed throughout Genius’ “Verified.” The musician added, “I had made it my Twitter identify once I was in highschool and I simply stored it.”
9. Sure, She’s Black
Throughout “A Protected Place” podcast — and presumably the High quality Management Music signee’s first time formally introducing the world to Concrete Boys — KARRAHBOOO mentioned she will get “kinda irritated” when folks remark, “Why do y’all maintain letting her say n**ga?” or “Are you able to cease saying that [word]?” Lil Yachty responded, “You shouldn’t say it.”
Just a little over a 12 months later, Billboard caught up together with her at Rolling Loud and requested if she wished to clear up any rumors. In fact, the entertainer set the document straight: “I’m Black. Are you dumb? Are you kidding me, bruh? Nevertheless it’s cool, although. I like everyone.”
10. She And Druski Have been Associates In Excessive Faculty
KARRAHBOOO positively has associates in excessive locations. Living proof: Druski. She met the comic in highschool, and hilariously sufficient, even appeared in one in every of his skits as his girlfriend.