If you haven't heard of rising rapper Saweetie then where have you been hiding? The 26-year-old star has been making her mark on the entertainment industry since her breakout song "Icy Grl" in 2017 and has continued to cement her status as one of music's hottest names.

She has collaborated with a number of huge names: G-Eazy, Quavo, Kehlani, City Girls, Dua Lipa, and David Guetta, to name a few. She has a large presence on social media, especially on Instagram where her page currently boasts more than 5.3 million followers.

Saweetie is not only a rapper but also a trend-setting fashion icon who has morphed herself into a successful CEO. She is a hard worker who is securing the bag. Ka-ching!

Here's everything you should know about the sassy "Sway with Me" chart-topper.

16 Dual Ethnicity

Saweetie's birth name is Diamonté Qiava Valentin Harper. She was born on July 2, 1993, in Santa Clara, California but spent most of her life in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her mom is of Filipino and Chinese descent, and her father is African American.

Saweetie got her stage name from a nickname that her grandmother gave her as a child.

15 She Began Writing Songs At 14

Saweetie's passion for music started at a young age. Her love of poetry led her to perform at open mic nights and then she started to write her own material.

Due to her upbringing in The Bay, she has previously described her sound as "eclectic." She cites other iconic female rappers as her influences: Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Trina.

Saweetie's cousin is award-winning record producer Zaytoven. She grew up with the hitmaker and ended up working with him on a number of tracks that took place on her debut EP, High Maintenance.

Zaytoven has collaborated with other high-profile names including Migos, Future, and Gucci Mane. He is credited as a producer on Usher's Raymond v. Raymond album which won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

13 And Actress Gabrielle Union!

Last December, Gabrielle shocked social media by announcing that Saweetie is in-fact her first cousin. Before this post, it was only rumored that they were related.

"Yup. Her father and I are 1st cousins. Her grandma is my aunt Joanne Glass who I based Eva from "Deliver Us From Eva" on. #FunFact #DozensOfCousins," the America's Got Talent judge tweeted.

12 She Studied Business At University

Saweetie not only has rhymes but she also has brains.

She studied Communications with an emphasis in business at the University of Southern California. She graduated with a 3.6. GPA. However, the rapper has plans to enroll in a top tier school like Columbia to get a master's degree at some point in the future.

11 Previously Romantically Linked To P. Diddy's Son, Justin Combs

Allegedly, Saweetie's relationship with P. Diddy's eldest son, Justin Combs, started in the summer of 2016. The "Up Now" songstress was still a student at USC when their romance first kickstarted.

The pair have never confirmed why they broke up. Although, if you believe everything you read, Justin apparently left Saweetie for another chick named Aaleeyah Petty.

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10 Before Fame, She Used To Sell Hats

Saweetie might be a boss now but her experience in retail before fame may have come in handy and potentially helped her become a successful businesswoman.

Before platinum records, she used to sell a line of hats from a collection called The Money Club. This job soon came to an end when her music career took off.

9 The ICY Grl Has Appeared In A Fenty Beauty Advert

Listen, if Rihanna rates you then you must be special. In 2018, Saweetie had the honor of staring in a Fenty Beauty ad.

She was seen applying makeup using the cosmetics while FaceTiming a friend. It aired just before the "10 Super Bowl Half Time" show.

Saweetie took to social media to instantly express her excitement. As anyone would.

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8 She Grew Up With MC Hammer

In an interview with Billboard, Saweetie revealed that her dad is related to the 1990s music icon MC Hammer and grew up with his family.

"Our family grew up with the Burrell's [MC Hammer's family]. My cousin's dad is MC Hammer," she said.

"We all grew up together and it's interesting to see how we turned out," she continued.

We wonder if Saweetie can nail the Hammer Dance?

7 Also Previously Romantically Linked With Keith Powers

At the age of 18, Saweetie was romantically linked to American actor and model Keith Powers who made his big-screen debut in House Party: Tonight's the Night. Since then, he has starred in Straight Outta Compton and The New Edition Story.

The pair went their separate ways after four years and have found love elsewhere.

6 Net Worth Estimated Over 1 Milli

In 2018, Saweetie was worth an estimated $100,000 - 1 million which has shot up tremendously within a year. According to Trend Celebs Now, she is worth between $1 - 5 million dollars as of 2019.

Since her breakthrough hit "Icy Grl," Saweetie has transformed into herself as a successful business mogul who is only just getting started.

5 She Has Her Own Makeup Collab

Saweetie released her makeup collaboration with Morphe last month and expressed her excitement via her Instagram account. The line consists of various beauty products and has a very bright aesthetic.

"It’s official y’aaaaall ! @morphebrushes is bringing you #BackstageWithSaweetie. We created a bomb palette, juicy glosses, and some other essentials to complete that VIP beat."

4 Spotify's Most Streamed Female Rapper Of 2019

In 2019, Saweetie dropped her most successful single to date, "My Type." The smash-hit has gone double platinum in the U.S. and peaked at No. 21 on the U.S. Billboard 100.

The song has surpassed over 100 million streams on Spotify and became the most streamed song by a female rapper last year.

3 Queen Bey Has Partied With The Rising Star

Saweetie attended P. Diddy's 50th bash last year and partied with Kelly Rowland and the Queen herself, Beyonce.

The trio took a photo at the event and looked very happy to be in each other's company. Saweetie obviously shared the snap to her Instagram. Who wouldn't?

"I will survive being bootylicious!!!" she captioned the post.

Saweetie and Bey were caught dancing to Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" at the party in the infamous video of Jay-Z snatching some guy's phone out of their hand. Iconic.

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2 Connections In The Fashion Industry

Saweetie has her own bold style and has made some connections with a number of high-profile designers in the fashion industry. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, she attended Jeremy Scott's Moschino fashion show during Milan Fashion Week earlier this year and rocked a blinged-up camo ensemble that looked incredible on her.

She also launched her own range with Pretty Little Thing that was worn on the runway at New York Fashion Week.

1 Currently Dating Migos Rapper Quavo

According to XXL Mag, Saweetie has been dating Migos rapper Quavo since the summer of 2018.

Saweetie may have had dated a couple of other famous men in the entertainment industry but this relationship appears to be the real deal. They've even collaborated with each other a couple of times. Are they this generation's Bey and Jigga? Only time will tell.

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