Snootie Wild

LePreston Porter, (born April 23, 1985) better known by his stage name Snootie Wild, is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his first single, "Yayo", whose success helped launch his career. The song charted in the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In October 2013, it was announced that a fellow Memphis-based rapper, Yo Gotti, had signed Wild to his Collective Music Group (CMG) imprint.[2][3] In September 2014, Wild released his first extended play, Go Mode. The EP's second single, "Made Me", peaked at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the highest charting single of his career.

Snootie Wild
Snootie Wild in June 2015
Background information
Birth nameLePreston Porter
Also known asSnootie Wild
Born (1985-04-23) April 23, 1985
Memphis, Tennessee[1]
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2010–present
Labels
Associated acts

Early life

Porter was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 23, 1985. He grew up listening to artists like Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat and Yo Gotti. He spent four years in prison from the age of 21 to 25.[4]

Career

While signed under Heartland Entertainment, Wild released his breakout single "Yayo", which was produced by K-Figz. The song caught the attention of Yo Gotti, who later remixed the song, adding another verse.[2] Gotti included the remix on his thirteenth mixtape Nov 19th: The Mixtape, which was released on September 2, 2013.[5] The song was again remixed by the Atlanta-based rapper T.I., which helped further its success.[3] "Yayo", featuring Yo Gotti, became the official version and was released via digital distribution on February 3, 2014.[6] The song debuted at number 50 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at number 40 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart.[3]

On October 28, 2013, it was announced that Yo Gotti had signed Wild to his Collective Music Group (CMG) imprint.[7] In December 2013, it was revealed Wild had secured a recording contract with Epic Records.[8] He has since performed several times with Gotti, including on Gotti's national tour and a performance at B.B. King's in New York.[1][2] Wild released the music video for "Yayo" in March 2014.[9] Wild also performed at the 2014 SXSW Interactive, in early 2014.[10] The official remix of "Yayo" featuring Fabolous, French Montana, Jadakiss and YG was released on May 13, 2014.[11] The remix appeared on CMG's first collective compilation project titled Chapter One, which was released on May 22, 2014.[12] It has 16 tracks and includes Fabolous, Jadakiss, French Montana, YG and K Camp. Production was by Big Fruit, TK, Megaman, Nonstop and others. Wild is credited on five tracks of the mixtape, but appeared on one track more. On September 23, 2014, Wild released his first EP Go Mode.

On May 14, 2015, Wild released the mixtape Ain't No Stoppin, which included the single "Rich or Not".[13] In August 2016, he was featured on the track "Believe" by the rapper Master P,[14] which appeared on the latter's mixtape, The G Mixtape.[15]

Personal life

He is the father of four children.[16]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with selected information
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US R&B
 US Rap
Go Mode 119188

Mixtapes
List of mixtapes, with selected information
Title Mixtape details
Chapter One
(with CMG)
  • Released: May 22, 2014
  • Label: Collective Music Group
  • Format: Digital download
Ain't No Stoppin' Me
  • Released: May 14, 2015
  • Label: Collective Music Group
  • Format: Digital download

As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
"Yayo"
(featuring Yo Gotti)		 2014 —[upper-alpha 1]3019 Go Mode
"Made Me"
(featuring K Camp)		 9338—
"Rich or Not"[20] ——— Ain't No Stoppin Me
"El Pablo"[21] 2016 ——— Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles as a featured artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Money Bandit"[22]
(Tiny T featuring Snootie Wild)		 2014 Non-album singles
"Kitchen"[23]
(SMG featuring Snootie Wild)
"Hold On"[24]
(Conan featuring Snootie Wild)
"Oh Lawd"[25]
(Supastar Lt featuring Snootie Wild)
"Money on the Way"[26]
(DpoetSoSmoove featuring Snootie Wild)
"Niggas Hate"[27]
(Young Blake featuring Snootie Wild)
"Shine on Em"[28]
(Soufside featuring Snootie Wild)		 2015 Look What I Did
"You know Im a Boss"[29]
Extream Bling featuring Snootie Wild)		 2015 Non-album single
"Believe"[30]
(Master P featuring Moe Roy and Snootie Wild)		 2016 The G Mixtape
"Back it up"[31]
(Jazz Anderson featuring Snootie Wild)		 2018 Non-album single

Notes
  1. "Yayo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[18]

Music videos

As lead artist
List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
Title Year Director(s)
"IDGAF" 2013 Moe Nunley
"Yayo"
(featuring Yo Gotti)		 2014 Mr. Boomtown
"No Kissing"
(featuring Zed Zilla)		 Cricket
"Made Me"
(featuring K Camp)		 Motion Family
List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
Title Year Director(s)
"Haunted Traphouse"
(TP Da Great featuring Snootie Wild)		 2011 Moe Nunley
"Money Bandit"
(Tiny T featuring Snootie Wild)		 2014 N/A
"Double Cup (Remix)"
(DJ Infamous featuring Yo Gotti, Ace Hood, Kirko Bangz, Jim Jones, Snootie Wild and Tiffany Foxx)		 Stevie Rodriquez
"Gimme Back my Dope (Remix)"
(Da Mafia 6ix featuring Snootie Wild)		 2015 N/A
"You know Im a Boss"
(Extream Bling featuring Snootie Wild)[32]		 2015 Cricket[33]

References
  1. Diep, Eric (23 December 2013). "The Break Presents: Snootie". XXL. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. "Snootie Wild Is Bringing Something Real To The Table". Revolt TV. 6 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  3. "Bubbling Under: Chainsmokers Get Their Shot With Selfie". Billboard. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  4. "Happy Birthday, Snootie Wild!". XXL. April 23, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  5. "Yo Gotti Releases 'Nov 19th' Mixtape - XXL". XXL.
  6. "iTunes Store". apple.com.
  7. "Yo Gotti's CMG Label Signs Snootie - XXL". XXL.
  8. "XXL Presents... The Come Up: Snootie Wild". Yo Gotti Music.
  9. Diep, Eric (20 March 2014). "Watch Snootie Wild And Yo Gotti's Yayo Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  10. Wyche, Brandon (March 17, 2014). "Snootie Wild Performs "Yayo" Live at SXSW & Talks Official Video Dropping Next Week". Hip Hop 87. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  11. Zach Frydenlund. "Listen to Snootie Wild's "Yayo" Remix f/ Fabolous, Jadakiss, French Montana, and YG". Complex.
  12. "Yo Gotti & CMG - Chapter One". DatPiff.
  13. "Snootie Wild - Ain't No Stoppin' Me". HotNewHipHop. May 14, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  14. "Master P, Moe Roy & Snootie Wild Say You Didn't "Believe"". HipHopDX. August 13, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  15. "Master P - The G Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. August 21, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  16. "5 Questions With Snootie Wild". HotNewHipHop. May 26, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  17. "iTunes - Music - Go Mode - EP by Snootie Wild". iTunes.
  18. "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles – Yayo". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  19. "Gold & Platinum: Snootie Wild". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
  20. "Rich or Not - Single by Snootie Wild & Cassius Jay". iTunes.
  21. "El Pablo - Single by Snootie Wild". iTunes.
  22. "iTunes - Music - Money Bandit (feat. Snootie) - Single by Tiny T". iTunes.
  23. "iTunes - Music - Kitchen (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by SMG". iTunes.
  24. "Hold On (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by Conan". iTunes.
  25. "Oh Lawd (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by Supastar Lt". iTunes.
  26. ""Money on the Way" (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by DpoetSoSmoove". iTunes.
  27. "Ni**as Hate (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by Young Blake". iTunes.
  28. "Shine on Em (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by Soufside". iTunes.
  29. "You Know I'm a Boss - Extream Bling Ft Snootie Wild & Mac Steve". CD Baby. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  30. "Believe (feat. Moe Roy & Snootie Wild) - Single by Master P". iTunes.
  31. "Back It Up (feat. Snootie Wild) - Single by Jazz Anderson". November 10, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  32. "Boss Squad Entertainment Artist Extream Bling is Today's Honoree". Today's Honoree is The #1 Blog For Recognizing The Works of Others. May 8, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
  33. "Extream Bling Ft. Snootie Wild & Mac Steve - You know Im A Boss [Boss Squad Submitted]". World Star Hip Hop. Retrieved August 1, 2018.


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