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Toosii American rapper

Toosii Biography

Nau’Jour Lazier Grainger, known professionally as Toosii, is an American rapper and songwriter born on January 9, 2000, in Syracuse, New York. Raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Toosii began his journey in music at a young age. He started by freestyling and writing songs in his early teenage years. He made his official debut in the music scene in 2017 and released a series of mixtapes. They showcased his lyrical prowess and unique blend of melodic rap.

Life and Career

Nau’Jour Grainger was born and grew up in Syracuse, New York, but later relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of 13. It was in Raleigh, North Carolina where he began to seriously pursue his musical career. Rap was an escape route from his issues as a youth.

He started recording music at age 16, while playing high school football and figuring out his life path. His stage name came from his childhood nickname of “Toota”, and changed it to Toosii after his football teammates said it as a joke, adding the two I’s because “You need two eyes to see the vision”. Toosii was discovered by the South Coast Music Group (home of fellow North Carolina rapper DaBaby). He signed with the record label in 2019.

Toosii was inspired to try music by both his brother and father and spent a period of time homeless before his career began to further develop. He got his big break in 2019 with the release of the track “Red Lights”, which went on to accrue millions of streams.

He then released his Who Dat mixtape on April 30, 2019, which was followed by the 13-track Platinum Heart mixtape on February 7, 2020. Platinum Heart reached number-one on the Billboard Heatseekers Album chart upon its initial release. The mixtape was later reissued as a 20-track deluxe version.

On September 18, 2020, his third South Coast Music Group-affiliated album Poetic Pain was released as his first project on Capitol Records. His signing to Capitol was made on September 30, by Chris Turner (A&R) following the release of his official video for “Love Cycle” with Summer Walker.

Toosii was credited with 50,000 US adjusted sales and over 250 million combined global streams in 2020 at the time of this release. “Love Cycle” was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 11, 2021.

His project Poetic Pain debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart in September 2020 and features the RIAA-certified gold single “Love Cycle” with Summer Walker. On May 7, 2021, Toosii released his seventh mixtape, Thank You for Believing. The tape’s title shows “gratitude to those that had faith in him and helped get him where he is today”. It contains 13 tracks, and features Mulatto, Key Glock, and DaBaby. In 2021, he was featured on the XXL Freshman Class.

Who Dat Mixtape

Toosii gained significant attention with his mixtape Who Dat in 2019. His storytelling ability and emotive delivery set him apart, resonating with listeners and earning him a growing fan base. The success of Who Dat led to Toosii signing with South Coast Music Group, the same label that catapulted DaBaby to stardom.

Toosii Platinum Heart

In 2020, Toosii released his breakthrough project, Platinum Heart, which peaked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. The album’s success solidified his standing as one of the most promising young talents in the industry. Later that year, Toosii released his debut studio album, Poetic Pain, further establishing his unique sound and style. The title track was particularly well-received, a raw and emotional exploration of Toosii’s personal experiences.

Thank You For Believing

The star continued to build on his momentum in 2021. He signed a record deal with Capitol Records and released his project Thank You For Believing. The record included features from prominent artists like DaBaby and Key Glock, further elevating his status in the hip-hop scene. In June 2023, he released his sophomore studio album, Naujour. He hopes to continue captivating audiences with his raw storytelling and dynamic delivery. Toosii’s journey showcases a dedicated artist who continues to make his mark in the music industry.

Toosii net worth

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What is Toosii net worth?

As of 2023, Toosii net worth is estimated to be $1 million. He generates most of his income as a professional artist but also from his business ventures. The artist has also invested in stocks and real estate, diversifying his income and increasing his net worth.

The popular American rapper has several sources of income. He makes money from his performances as a rapper and record sales and streamings. Given his social media influence, Toosii also makes money by collaborating with major brands and promoting their products and services.

Toosii has a YouTube channel with over 1.65 million subscribers, from which he also generates income. He often interacts with his fans and promotes his music on social media. The talented artist also makes money selling merchandise on his website, selling hoodies, T-shirts, shorts, socks, hats, and phone cases.

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