Soulja Boy: podcast appearances and interviews

DeAndre Cortez Way, born on July 28, 1990, is an American rapper and record producer known professionally as Soulja Boy. He gained significant attention with his debut single, 'Crank That (Soulja Boy),' released in 2007. The song reached the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks and was followed by the release of his debut studio album, Souljaboytellem.com, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. Although critical reception was generally negative, the album produced the single 'Yahhh!' and established Soulja Boy as a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry. His second album, iSouljaBoyTellem, released in 2008, included successful singles like 'Turn My Swag On' and 'Kiss Me Thru the Phone,' which charted in the Billboard Hot 100's top 20. Despite moderate commercial success, it was met with mixed reviews. In 2010, Way was listed at number 18 on Forbes' list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings, earning approximately seven million dollars that year. His third album, The DeAndre Way, supported by the single 'Pretty Boy Swag,' experienced a further decline in commercial performance, leading him to pursue an independent career after parting ways with Interscope Records. Beyond music, Soulja Boy is recognized for his innovative use of social media and digital marketing strategies. He has engaged in various ventures including video game development, record production, and managing his record label, Stacks on Deck Entertainment, through which he has signed artists such as Lil B and Riff Raff. He has received multiple award nominations, including a Grammy Award nomination, as well as BET and Teen Choice awards.