Skinnyfromthe9, real name David Alex Villegas, is an American musician, rapper, and songwriter best known for his hit song “Love Blast.”
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
David was born in Hialeah, Florida, and he is of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. When he was a child, his family moved to Somerville, New Jersey. He grew up with his seven siblings, the oldest of whom he is. He gets along well with his younger brother Josh. His parents’ names are not yet known.
However, it is known that his biological father was imprisoned for a long time when he was a child. He then moved in with his mother and second husband. In numerous interviews, he has revealed that his mother and stepfather used to engage in illegal activities to survive. They were arrested, however, for multiple scams and identity fraud.
As a result, he and his siblings were forced to live on the streets. When his father was released from prison, he began to live with him. Hip Hop was introduced to him by his biological father. He adopted the stage name ‘Skinnyfromthe9’ because he had the nickname ‘Skinny’ as a child and his area code was 9.
Skinnyfromthe9’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Skinnyfromthe9 was born on December 19, 1995, and will be 26 years old on August 4, 2022. His height is 1.68 m, and he weighs 79 kg.
Skinnyfromthe9’s Profession & Career
Skinnyfromthe9 began making music after receiving a microphone from his father. He began uploading his songs to Soundcloud in 2016. The following year, he released ‘family Rich’ with Rapper Jay Critch and ‘Count it with Stitches. In the same year, he released the song ‘Love Blast,’ which went viral and has been streamed over 3 million times. He released a video with the song in 2018. Rappers such as Russ and Wiz made cameos in his music video. ‘I Drip,’ and ‘Space’ are two of his songs.
Skinny’s world tour with rapper 24hrs was set to launch in 2018, but it was postponed due to health concerns. He continued to perform music in 2018 while behind bars, including “Alone” and “Song about you.” Once he was out of jail, he released the song “Just Left Jail.”
Achievements and Awards
As a professional rapper, David has yet to receive formal awards or titles. He does, however, have thousands of YouTube subscribers. Millions of people have listened to his songs on various social media platforms, which has helped him gain a following all over the world. Because of his dedication and hard work, his fans are confident that a slew of prestigious awards and achievements are already on the way for him and that he will receive them in no time.
Skinnyfromthe9’s Girlfriend, Marriage & Relationship
David never posts about his relationships or dating life on social media. It is known, however, that he was arrested in 2018 for kidnapping and striking a man. His father, brother, and another man were all contained in the same legal matter.
Before being released on probation and claiming his innocence, he spent months in jail. In 2014, he was also arrested for driving without a license and shoplifting. However, these legal issues were ultimately dropped. Josh, his brother, remains incarcerated.
Skinnyfromthe9’s Salary and Net Worth
Skinnyfromthe9 recently signed a $5 million deal with his record label. He is also a social media influencer, which allows him to promote various commercial brands. His songs have thousands of views on YouTube, allowing him to earn $50,000 per month consistently. He has a net worth of $1 million as of August 2022.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Skinnyfromthe9 |
Real Name | David Alex Villegas |
Gender | Male |
Age | 26 years old |
Birth Date | 19 December 1995 |
Birth Place | Hialeah, Florida, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.68 m |
Weight | 79 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Single |
Wife | N/A |
Children | No |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Social Media Influencer |
Salary | $50,000 |
Net Wort | $1 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |