21 Savage

Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born 22 October 1992), known professionally by his stage name 21 Savage, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is based in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1][2][3]

21 Savage
21 Savage in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph
Born	(1992-10-22) 22 October 1992 (age 32) London, England
Origin	London, London, U.K.
Genres	Hip hop trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Epic The Orchard Slaughter Gang
Website	Official website

21 Savage started his career in 2013. He has released three mixtapes, three extended plays and three solo studio albums. He released his first album, Issa Album, in 2017. The album's lead single was "Bank Account". He was featured on Post Malone's single "Rockstar" in 2017. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also nominated for two Grammy Awards. His second album, I Am > I Was, was released in 2018.^[4] His third album, American Dream, was released in 2024, which features the likes of Redrum, prove it, dangerous and dark days.^[5]

On his 21st birthday, 21 Savage was shot six times by three assassins, but survived. His friend, Johnny, died in the shooting. This is the meaning of his stage name "21 Savage".^[6]

21 Savage was born in Plaistow, Newham, in London, England and grew up in the United States, but never became a citizen nor permanent resident. He was expelled from middle school for bringing a gun. He was involved in multiple robberies. In February 2019, he was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).^[7][8] Officials said that he overstayed his visa illegally when it ended in July 2006.^[9][10]