Swae Lee

American rapper and songwriter

Swae Lee - American rapper and songwriter
Born

June 7th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the hip-hop scene, released the hit single "Unforgettable" in 2017. Gained popularity as part of the duo Rae Sremmurd alongside his brother, with their debut album "SremmLife" achieving commercial success. Contributed to several tracks with various artists and received recognition for innovative sound and catchy hooks.

Released the hit single "Unforgettable"

Achieved commercial success with Rae Sremmurd's album "SremmLife"

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