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'''Webster Gradney Jr.''' (born September 6, 1985)<ref name="hiphopdx.com">{{cite web|url=http://hiphopdx.com/interviews/id.428/title.webbie-louisiana-savagery|title=Webbie: Louisiana Savagery|date=June 20, 2005|access-date=July 29, 2016}}</ref> who performs under the ] '''Webbie''', is an American rapper from ].
⚫ '''Webster Gradney, Jr.''' (born September 6, 1985), who performs under the ] '''Webbie''', is an ] ] from ], ]. He was signed to the independent ] label from 2003 to 2005.<ref name="all music">{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Webbie - Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p724158/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=Allmusic|year=2005|accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref> In 2005 he came into the ] scene with "Gimme That" featuring ]. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on '']'', his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie '']''. Webbie's second album, '']'', was released in early 2008 with the hit single "]" featuring ] and ]. Webbie will be married to Blue Ivey in 2019.


⚫ He has been signed to the independent ] label since 2003.<ref name="all music">{{cite web|last=Jeffries|first=David|title=Webbie – Biography|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p724158/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=Allmusic|year=2005|access-date=April 19, 2008}}</ref> In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring ]. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on '']'', his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie '']''. Webbie's second album, '']'', was released in early 2008 with the hit single "]" featuring ] and ].
==Early life==
⚫ Webbie was born in ]. His mother died when he was nine years old so his parental care was split between his father and grandmother.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|title=Webbie - Biography|url=http://music.yahoo.com/ar-17973444-bio--Webbie|work=Yahoo! Music|publisher=Atlantic Records|year=2005|accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref> Ever since he was five years old, he had been writing rhymes, and throughout his childhood he had become an avid fan of ] artists including Southern hip hop performers ], ], the ], and ],


==Music career== == Early life ==
⚫ Webbie was born in ]. His mother died when he was nine years old so his parental care was split between his father and grandmother.<ref name="yahoo">{{cite web|title=Webbie – Biography|url=http://music.yahoo.com/ar-17973444-bio--Webbie|work=Yahoo! Music|publisher=Atlantic Records|year=2005|access-date=April 19, 2008}}</ref> Ever since he was five years old, he had been writing rhymes, and throughout his childhood he had become a fan of ] artists including Southern hip hop performers ], ], the ], ] Along With DjTrillReed (Second Cousin).
⚫ Webbie first appeared on Lil Boosie's album ''For My Thugz ''on the track "Gotta Get It" in 2002. He and ] released '']'' in 2003 and '']'' in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "]" featuring ] was frequently featured in mixtapes, as a label ] was growing in popularity & was signed for a distribution deal at ] along with (Webbie).
⚫ After he was signed there, his major-label debut '']'' was released in 2005,<ref name="all music"/> debuting at number eight on the US ] chart.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|title=Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582799/20080305/jackson_janet.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=2008-03-05|accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref>


⚫ == Music career ==
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⚫ Webbie first appeared on Lil Boosie's album ''For My Thugz ''on the track "Gotta Get It" in 2001. He and ] released '']'' in 2003 and '']'' in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "]" featuring ] was frequently featured in mixtapes, as a label ] was growing in popularity & was signed for a distribution deal at ] along with (Webbie).
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⚫ After he was signed there, his major-label debut '']'' was released in 2005,<ref name="all music" /> debuting at number eight on the US ] chart.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|title=Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582799/20080305/jackson_janet.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080307154924/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582799/20080305/jackson_janet.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 7, 2008|work=MTV News|date=March 5, 2008|access-date=April 19, 2008}}</ref>
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⚫ Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label ] & was successful. Singles from his next album, '']'', include "]" featuring Boosie and ]. It is Webbie's most successful song to date,{{when|date=July 2012}} peaking at number nine on the ] and reaching the top of the ] chart.
⚫ Webbie released his third studio album '']'' on November 15, 2012 under Trill Ent. The first single from the album was "What's Happenin'". The album has currently sold over 50,000 copies.


⚫ Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label ] & was successful. Singles from his next album, '']'', include "]" featuring Boosie and ]. As of 2020, it is Webbie's most successful song to date, peaking at number nine on the ] and reaching the top of the ] chart.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/webbie/chart-history/rms/|title = Webbie|magazine = ]}}</ref>
⚫ Webbie's upcoming fourth album ''Savage Life 4'' will be the fourth in the ''Savage Life'' album series. The first single from the album "What I Do" was released on April 16, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/What-I-Do-Explicit/dp/B00CFK6TRQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383229772&sr=8-1&keywords=webbie+what+i+do |title=What I Do [Explicit&#93;: Webbie: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2013-10-31}}</ref> It was released on November 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/savage-life-4-deluxe-edition/id728711796 |title=iTunes - Music - Savage Life 4 (Deluxe Edition) by Webbie |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=1985-09-06 |accessdate=2013-10-31}}</ref>
⚫ Webbie released his third studio album '']'' on November 15, 2011, under Trill Ent. The first single from the album was "What's Happenin'". The album has currently sold over 50,000 copies.


⚫ Webbie's fourth album ''Savage Life 4'' is the fourth in the ''Savage Life'' album series. The first single from the album "What I Do" was released on April 16, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/What-I-Do-Explicit/dp/B00CFK6TRQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383229772&sr=8-1&keywords=webbie+what+i+do |title=What I Do [Explicit&#93;: Webbie: MP3 Downloads |website=Amazon |access-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref> The album was released on November 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/savage-life-4-deluxe-edition/id728711796 |title=iTunes – Music – Savage Life 4 (Deluxe Edition) by Webbie |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=September 6, 1985 |access-date=October 31, 2013}}</ref>
⚫ ==Acting career==
⚫ He has made an independent biographical movie, '']'' in October 2010, with Lil Boosie, based on their lives and lyrical themes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trill Fam - Survival of the Fittest|url=http://www.asylumrecords.com/new/bio.php?bio=30|publisher=Asylum Records|year=2007|accessdate=2008-04-19}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> He also starred in the music film "Video Girl" which featured actress ].


==Controversy== == Acting career ==
⚫ He has made an independent biographical movie, '']'' in October 2010, with Lil Boosie, based on their lives and lyrical themes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trill Fam – Survival of the Fittest|url=http://www.asylumrecords.com/new/bio.php?bio=30|publisher=Asylum Records|year=2007|access-date=April 19, 2008}} {{dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> He also appeared in the 2011 film ''Video Girl'', which featured actress ].
⚫ On the October 14, 2011 episode of BET’s '']'', Webbie was banned from further appearances on the countdown show. Webbie appeared that day on the show as a guest judge for Freestyle Friday. The reason behind his ban was tied to allegations that he made sexually inappropriate comments to the show's hostess, Rocsi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rocsi Speaks Out About Webbie Ban|url=http://theurbandaily.com/gossip-news/shamika-sanders/rocsi-finally-explains-why-lil-webbie-is-banned-from-106-park}}</ref>


== Controversies ==
⚫ On September 13, 2012 Webbie was arrested in Baton Rouge on suspicion of robbery and battery. He was alleged to have kicked and pushed a woman down the stairs, proceeding to steal $340 from her purse.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baton Rouge Rapper Charges Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery and Battery|url=http://www.411mania.com/music/news/254884/Baton-Rouge-Rapper-Charges-Arrested-on-Suspicion-of-Robbery-and-Battery.htm}}</ref>
⚫ On the October 14, 2011, episode of BET's '']'', Webbie was banned from further appearances on the countdown show. Webbie appeared that day on the show as a guest judge for Freestyle Friday. The reason behind his ban was tied to allegations that he made sexually inappropriate comments to the show's hostess, Rocsi.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rocsi Speaks Out About Webbie Ban|url=http://theurbandaily.com/gossip-news/shamika-sanders/rocsi-finally-explains-why-lil-webbie-is-banned-from-106-park|date=November 29, 2011}}</ref>


⚫ On September 13, 2012, Webbie was arrested in Baton Rouge on suspicion of robbery and battery. He was accused of kicking and pushing a woman down the stairs before stealing $340 from her purse.<ref>{{cite web |last=Deiro |first=Alex |date=September 13, 2012 |title=Rapper Webbie arrested on battery and robbery charges |url=http://www.411mania.com/music/news/254884/Baton-Rouge-Rapper-Charges-Arrested-on-Suspicion-of-Robbery-and-Battery.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509090426/http://www.nbc33tv.com/news/crimetracker/rapper-webbie-arrested-on-battery-and-robbery-charges |archive-date=May 9, 2014 |access-date=September 18, 2012 |website=nbc33tv.com}}</ref>
⚫ ==Discography==
⚫ {{main|Webbie discography}}


⚫ == Discography ==
⚫ ;Studio albums
⚫ {{Main|Webbie discography}}
⚫ *2005: '']''
⚫ *2008: '']''
⚫ *2011: '']''
⚫ *2013: '']''


⚫ ;Studio albums
⚫ * '']'' (2005)
⚫ * '']'' (2008)
⚫ * '']'' (2011)
⚫ * '']'' (2013)
* ''Savage Life 5'' (2016)
* ''Savage Life 6'' (2020)
;Collaboration albums ;Collaboration albums
*2003: '']'' <small>(with ])</small> *2003: '']'' <small>(with ])</small>
*2003: '']'' <small>(with ])</small> *2004: '']'' <small>(with ])</small>
*2007: '']'' <small>(with ], ] and ])</small> *2007: '']'' <small>(with ], ] and ])</small>
*2010: '']'' <small>(with ], ] and ])</small> *2010: '']'' <small>(with ], ] and ])</small>
*2016: ''Trill Entertainment Presents: Trill Fam – Respect Is a Must'' <small>(with ])</small> <ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/trill-entertainment-presents/id1118000175 |title=Trill Entertainment Presents: Trill Fam – Respect Is a Must by Various Artists |work=] |publisher=] |date= June 26, 2016 |access-date=June 26, 2016}}</ref>
*2014: ''Gangsta Musik 2'' <small>(with ])</small>


==Filmography== == Filmography ==
;Films ;Films
* ''Gangsta Musik'' (2005) * ''Gangsta Musik'' (2005)
* ''On The Grind'' (2006) * ''On The Grind'' (2006)
* '']'' (2010) * '']'' (2010)
* ''Video Girl'' (2013) * ''Video Girl'' (2011)
* ''Savage Life: The Movie'' (2014) * ''I Got the Hook up 2'' (2019)


==References== == References ==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}


==External links== == External links ==
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 28 December 2024

Not to be confused with Chris Webby.

Webbie
Webbie performing in 2014Webbie performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameWebster Gradney Jr.
Also known as
  • Young Savage
  • Sweet Jones Jr.
  • Savage Life
Born (1985-09-06) September 6, 1985 (age 39)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2000–present
Labels
Musical artist

Webster Gradney Jr. (born September 6, 1985) who performs under the mononym Webbie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

He has been signed to the independent Trill Entertainment label since 2003. In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring Bun B. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on Gangsta Musik, his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie Hustle & Flow. Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2, was released in early 2008 with the hit single "Independent" featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat.

Early life

Webbie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His mother died when he was nine years old so his parental care was split between his father and grandmother. Ever since he was five years old, he had been writing rhymes, and throughout his childhood he had become a fan of hardcore rap artists including Southern hip hop performers Master P, Eightball & MJG, the Geto Boys, UGK Along With DjTrillReed (Second Cousin).

Music career

Webbie first appeared on Lil Boosie's album For My Thugz on the track "Gotta Get It" in 2001. He and Lil Boosie released Ghetto Stories in 2003 and Gangsta Musik in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "Give Me That" featuring Bun B was frequently featured in mixtapes, as a label Trill Entertainment was growing in popularity & was signed for a distribution deal at Asylum Records along with (Webbie). After he was signed there, his major-label debut Savage Life was released in 2005, debuting at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label Atlantic Records & was successful. Singles from his next album, Savage Life 2, include "Independent" featuring Boosie and Lil Phat. As of 2020, it is Webbie's most successful song to date, peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top of the Rap Songs chart. Webbie released his third studio album Savage Life 3 on November 15, 2011, under Trill Ent. The first single from the album was "What's Happenin'". The album has currently sold over 50,000 copies.

Webbie's fourth album Savage Life 4 is the fourth in the Savage Life album series. The first single from the album "What I Do" was released on April 16, 2013. The album was released on November 19, 2013.

Acting career

He has made an independent biographical movie, Ghetto Stories in October 2010, with Lil Boosie, based on their lives and lyrical themes. He also appeared in the 2011 film Video Girl, which featured actress Meagan Good.

Controversies

On the October 14, 2011, episode of BET's 106 & Park, Webbie was banned from further appearances on the countdown show. Webbie appeared that day on the show as a guest judge for Freestyle Friday. The reason behind his ban was tied to allegations that he made sexually inappropriate comments to the show's hostess, Rocsi.

On September 13, 2012, Webbie was arrested in Baton Rouge on suspicion of robbery and battery. He was accused of kicking and pushing a woman down the stairs before stealing $340 from her purse.

Discography

Main article: Webbie discography
Studio albums
Collaboration albums

Filmography

Films

References

  1. "Webbie: Louisiana Savagery". June 20, 2005. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Jeffries, David (2005). "Webbie – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved April 19, 2008.
  3. "Webbie – Biography". Yahoo! Music. Atlantic Records. 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2008.
  4. Harris, Chris (March 5, 2008). "Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 7, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2008.
  5. "Webbie". Billboard.
  6. "What I Do [Explicit]: Webbie: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  7. "iTunes – Music – Savage Life 4 (Deluxe Edition) by Webbie". Itunes.apple.com. September 6, 1985. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
  8. "Trill Fam – Survival of the Fittest". Asylum Records. 2007. Retrieved April 19, 2008.
  9. "Rocsi Speaks Out About Webbie Ban". November 29, 2011.
  10. Deiro, Alex (September 13, 2012). "Rapper Webbie arrested on battery and robbery charges". nbc33tv.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  11. "Trill Entertainment Presents: Trill Fam – Respect Is a Must by Various Artists". iTunes Store. Apple. June 26, 2016. Retrieved June 26, 2016.

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