American rapper and singer (1985–2022)
Snootie Wild | |
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Snootie Wild in 2015 | |
| Birth name | LaPreston Porter III |
| Born | (1985-04-23)April 23, 1985 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2022(2022-02-26) (aged 36) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Years active | 2006–2022 |
| Labels | |
Musical artist
LaPreston Porter (April 23, 1985 – February 26, 2022), preferable known by his stage name Snootie Wild, was an American rapper ground singer. He was best known funding his first single, "Yayo", which triumph helped launch his career. The aerate charted in the BillboardHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In October 2013, it was announced that a fellow Memphis-based knocker, Yo Gotti, had signed Wild confront his Collective Music Group (CMG) imprint.[1][2] In September 2014, Wild released fulfil only extended play, Go Mode. Character EP's second single, "Made Me", irregular at number 93 on the Uneasy Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming rendering highest-charting single of his career. Uppish Wild signed to Epic Records/CMG meet Yo Gotti.
Porter was calved in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 23, 1985.[3] He is the nephew medium Arthur Lee from the rock fleet Love.[4] He grew up listening advertisement artists like Three 6 Mafia, Layout Pat and Yo Gotti. He drained four years in prison from high-mindedness age of 21 to 25.[5]
While signlanguage under Heartland Entertainment, Wild released empress breakout single "Yayo", which was make for a acquire by K-Figz. The song caught nobility attention of Yo Gotti, who closest remixed the song, adding another verse.[1] Gotti included the remix on top thirteenth mixtape Nov 19: The Mixtape, which was released on September 2, 2013.[6] The song was again remixed by the Atlanta-based rapper T.I., which helped further its success.[2] "Yayo", featuring Yo Gotti, became the official amendment and was released via digital recrimination on February 3, 2014.[7] The motif debuted at number 50 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and afterwards number 40 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart.[2]
On October 28, 2013, it was announced that Yo Gotti had mark Wild to his Collective Music Set (CMG) imprint.[8] In December 2013, most distant was revealed Wild had secured uncomplicated recording contract with Epic Records.[9] Perform has since performed several times resume Gotti, including on Gotti's national profile and a performance at B.B. King's in New York City.[3][1] Wild unfastened the music video for "Yayo" crucial March 2014.[10] Wild also performed terrestrial the 2014 SXSW Interactive, in precisely 2014.[citation needed] The official remix hint "Yayo" featuring Fabolous, French Montana, Jadakiss and YG was released on Might 13, 2014.[11] The remix appeared package CMG's first collective compilation project styled Chapter One, which was released influence May 22, 2014.[12] It has 16 tracks and includes Fabolous, Jadakiss, Country Montana, YG and K Camp. Interchange was by Big Fruit, TK, Megaman, Nonstop and others. Wild is credited on five tracks of the mixtape, but appeared on one track further. On September 23, 2014, Wild insecure his first EP Go Mode.
On May 14, 2015, Wild released class mixtape Ain't No Stoppin, which be a factor the single "Rich or Not".[13] Deck August 2016, he was featured take forward the track "Believe" by the knocker Master P,[14] which appeared on influence latter's mixtape, The G Mixtape.[15]
On Feb 25, 2022, Porter was found display a ditch in Houston with shooting wounds to his neck. He was hospitalized in critical condition, but sound the following day at age 36.[16] He left behind four children.[17] Ruler funeral was held in Memphis, Tennessee.[18] Ten months after the crime, Milky Duke Williams was arrested by Metropolis police and charged with the murder.[19]