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KARRAHBOOO has rather a lot going for herself. It’d look like she blew up in a single day, particularly after signing with — and later departing from — Lil Yachty’s Concrete Boys, however the “RIP FOLLIES” artist has been placing in work for years.

Since 2022, KARRAHBOOO has skyrocketed in reputation. Most notably, she’s constructed her profitable profession with the assistance of “Field the 40,” the TikTok-viral “Operating Late” and a slew of options on Concrete Boys’ debut compilation, It’s Us Vol. 1.

Even with all eyes locked on her, there are nonetheless loads of issues followers do not know in regards to the Atlanta native — like the truth that she needed to be an actress earlier than leaping into the sales space, or that her rap title got here from her grandparents. Beneath, Rap-Up compiled a listing of 10 attention-grabbing information about KARRAHBOOO that you just may not have identified.

1. She Is An Aries

Sexyy Crimson, Huge Sean and — plot twist — KARRAHBOOO all share the identical fiery Aries power. Born on March 28, 1997, she embodies most of the signal’s traits: honesty, ardour and being adventurous.

2. She Used To Be Lil Yachty’s Assistant

Everybody’s obtained to start out someplace, proper? Seems her final job earlier than changing into an artist was arguably one of many coolest: being Lil Yachty’s assistant. “We obtained actually shut throughout that,” she mentioned about her time with the Nuthin’ 2 Show artist. “Then he fired me, after which I dropped a tune — the primary tune that I ever made — after which he known as me and was like ‘What’s up with it?,’ [and I] signed.”

3. She Made Her Runway Debut At SP5DER’s New York Trend Week Present

In 2024, KARRAHBOOO made her runway debut as part of SP5DER’s very first New York Trend Week present. In celebration of the streetwear model’s fifth anniversary, the “Operating Late” hitmaker wore a crimson hoodie and matching sweatpants from the model’s Fall/Winter 2024 assortment titled “Nocturnal Freeway.”

4. Her First Tune Was “MONEY COUNTER”

“B**ches mad ‘trigger they f**ked the gang and nonetheless ain’t obtained no clout / She don’t love my tune as a result of she assume it is her I am talkin’ ’bout,” she raps on “MONEY COUNTER,” her debut solo single. Launched in 2022, the document marked the start of her profession and helped her acquire reputation within the Atlanta Hip Hop scene.

5. She Intentionally Raps “Nonchalant”

Whether or not you discovered KARRAHBOOO by the Concrete Boys’ “CONCRETE CYPHER” from “On The Radar” or by yourself, the very first thing you in all probability observed is how nonchalant her supply is. Nicely, it seems she intends it to be that method. “I like after I sound like I’m actually unbothered and simply speaking my s**t,” she informed ESSENCE Girls United. Sarcastically, off the mic, she’s completely completely different.

6. She Initially Needed To Be An Actress

Most individuals develop up desirous to be legal professionals, medical doctors or, if you happen to’re a part of Gen Alpha, perhaps even content material creators. Not KARRAHBOOO, although. “Once I was 10, I needed to be on ‘Dangerous Ladies Membership’ and I needed to be an actress,” she informed MONTREALITY, joking that she may need to accept The Zeus Community’s “Baddies” as an alternative.

7. She Fought Anycia Earlier than They Turned Well-known

The previous Concrete Boys member and Anycia made magic collectively on “SPLASH BROTHERS,” however consider it or not, their friendship wasn’t all the time rainbows and sunshine. “At first, we didn’t hit it off proper. We truly fought,” KARRAHBOOO informed “WHO TO WATCH 4,” noting that they initially linked by mutual pals. “After that, we [were] nonetheless round one another on a regular basis…and the struggle was deada** over nothing…It’s so dumb.”

8. Her Moniker Got here From Her Grandparents

The “Off The Dome” rapper’s first title is Karrah, so becoming it into her rap moniker was the plain alternative. Nonetheless, the “BOOO” half truly got here from her grandparents. “My grandma and my grandpa each known as me KARRAHBOOO on their very own. They don’t even know one another like that,” she revealed throughout Genius’ “Verified.” The musician added, “I had made it my Twitter title after I was in highschool and I simply stored it.”

9. Sure, She’s Black

Throughout “A Safe Place” podcast — and presumably the High quality Management Music signee’s first time formally introducing the world to Concrete Boys — KARRAHBOOO mentioned she will get “kinda irritated” when folks remark, “Why do y’all preserve letting her say n**ga?” or “Are you able to cease saying that [word]?” Lil Yachty responded, “You shouldn’t say it.”

A bit over a yr later, Billboard caught up along with her at Rolling Loud and requested if she needed to clear up any rumors. After all, the entertainer set the document straight: “I’m Black. Are you dumb? Are you kidding me, bruh? However it’s cool, although. I really like everyone.”

10. She And Druski Have been Buddies In Excessive College

KARRAHBOOO undoubtedly has pals in excessive locations. Working example: Druski. She met the comic in highschool, and hilariously sufficient, even appeared in one of his skits as his girlfriend.