Saweetie is an American rapper and songwriter best known for her hit song “Icy Grl.” She hails from Hayward, California, and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her mother is Filipino, and her father is African American. Saweetie developed a keen interest in music during her teenage years and began writing songs at the age of 14. After graduating from the University of Southern California, she ventured into rap music more seriously. She started posting short rap videos on Instagram in 2016, and her popularity grew when one of her videos went viral. The video featured her rapping over the beat of Khia’s classic track “My Neck, My Back (Lick It),” which she later released as “Icy Grl.” The track received widespread acclaim and had garnered millions of views on YouTube.
