Quick rising rapper who caused a bidding war between the labels Interscope, Republic, EMPIRE and Caroline for his representation. His debut song “Shotta Flow” put him on the map and went certified platinum by the RIAA in 2019.
NLE Choppa is the stage name of American rapper, songwriter, and social media influencer Bryson Potts. Choppa is best known for his 2019 single ‘Shotta Flow’ which went viral on the internet. The music video of the song gathered more than 15 million views in just six weeks from the day of its release on YouTube.
It also peaked at number 33 and 81at ‘Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs’ chart and ‘Billboard Hot 100’ chart respectively. He then released another music video titled ‘Shotta Flow 2’ which went on to gather 20 million views within two months. Subsequently, a bidding war ensued between popular record labels, such as ‘Caroline Records,’ ‘EMPIRE Distribution,’ ‘Republic,’ and ‘Interscope.’
However, he turned down a $3 million record deal to enter a distribution partnership with Steve Stoute’s independent distribution company ‘UnitedMasters.’ In May 2019, Choppa performed at the ‘Beale Street Music Festival’ in Memphis, marking his music festival debut.
Childhood & Early Life
NLE Choppa was born Bryson Potts on November 1, 2002, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He grew up in Memphis and went to ‘Cordova High School.’ In his childhood he was interested in playing basketball, however, he could not focus on basketball as he often got himself into trouble.
At the age of 14, he started rapping along with his friends. After turning 15, he released his debut song ‘No Love Anthem’ under the stage name ‘YNR Choppa’. In December 2018, he appeared in a music video titled ‘No Chorus pt 3’ which received positive response on the internet. Choppa’s opening verse and dance moves earned him fans on social media.
NLE Choppa Net Worth
NLE Choppa’s height is 6ft 1in. His net worth is estimated at $5 Million USD. NLE, his name, and brand stand for No Love Entertainment. He currently manages an online store selling various merchandise that bears his insignia. He also uses the alias Baby Mexico Choppa and was formerly known as YNR Choppa. He is a member of the collective, Shotta Fam. In several of his Instagram photos, he can be seen brandishing various firearms, (most likely for props). Choppa doesn’t just drill rap, he also incorporates soft melodies into his songs. In a Genius interview, he expresses dreams of investing in real estate and owning his brand shoes store. NLE Choppa shares a close relationship with his mother Angela Potts.
He claims he doesn’t do drugs. From his athletic background, he keeps a slim fit body. His Instagram account has 3.3M+ followers and his YouTube channel houses 1.4M+ subscribers. His relationship status is currently unknown. Did you know that the term “shotta” was once heavily used amongst Jamaicans? A slang for gangster, it certainly raises questions about Choppa’s ancestry. Unsurprisingly, NLE Choppa is a big fan of reggae music and he loves reggae icon, Bob Marley.