Saweetie's hit single/video "Icy Grl" has gone virtual with 11 millions on YouTube and as of this week named "#1 Shazam song in Denver" says KS1075 radio host Tony V. Saweetie (real name Diamonte) is a Santa Clara,CA born rapper who has openly stated Lil'Kim, Foxy Brown, and most of all Nicki Minaj. Saweetie stays humble by naming her influences, she comes from a bit of HipHop royalty; Saweetie grew up with uncle MC HAMMER. Saweetie recently signed with Warner Bros. records and has an upcoming EP titled "High Maintenance". The single "Icy Grl" began when Saweetie was listening to old school beats with female rappers and she knew this was the sound she wanted.The lyrics of the song transpired some her not feeling fulfilled with her career, so she wrote about things that would influence her. Saweetie is not all long hair, fresh nails, mansions, and luxury cars, she is a USC graduate with a degree in Communications & Business.
-Morgan DeShields-McClure
