Coi Leray is one of the breakout rap and R&B stars of the past few years, known for catchy hooks, high-energy performances, and a music career that started with tracks posted straight to SoundCloud. She also happens to be the daughter of a well-known figure in hip-hop media.
Here are the verified facts behind her rise, corrected and checked against reliable sources.
Coi Leray's real name is Coi Leray Collins.
She was born on May 11, 1997, in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
She was raised primarily in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Her father is Benzino (Raymond Scott), a rapper and former co-owner of The Source magazine.
Coi Leray is the only daughter among her father's children; she has five brothers.
She began making music as a teenager and built an early following by posting tracks directly to SoundCloud.
Her breakout single, "Huddy," and her debut mixtape, Everythingcoz, were both released in 2018.
She signed with 1801 Records and Republic Records after gaining traction online.
She released her second mixtape, EC2, in 2019.
Her debut EP, Now or Never, came out in 2020.
Her 2021 single "No More Parties" became her first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, and the Lil Durk remix later reached the top 40 and went double platinum.
Her 2022 single "Blick Blick!" featured Nicki Minaj and was another major chart success.
Her debut studio album, Trendsetter, was released in 2022.
Her sound blends rap and hip-hop with pop and R&B influences.
She has cited artists like Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, and Aaliyah as influences on her music.
She's known for high-energy live performances and a bold, colorful personal style.
She has collaborated with artists including Lil Durk, Gunna, Nicki Minaj, and Pooh Shiesty.
Coi Leray has had a publicly documented, sometimes strained relationship with her father, Benzino, which the two have discussed working to repair.
She has spoken about hobbies like painting and cooking during downtime away from music.
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