Flo Milli

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Flo Milli
File:FLO-MILLI HIGH DEF CROP.jpg
Flo Milli in 2020
Background information
Birth name Tamia Monique Carter
Born (2000-01-09) January 9, 2000 (age 24)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active 2019–present
Labels
Website flomilli.com

Tamia Monique Carter (born January 9, 2000), known professionally as Flo Milli, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, she began making and releasing music in 2015. After her singles "Beef FloMix" and "In The Party" went viral on the social media platform TikTok, she signed a recording deal with RCA Records. Flo Milli released her debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here?, on July 24, 2020, to critical acclaim. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Early life

Tamia Monique Carter[1][2] was born on January 9, 2000[3][better source needed] in Mobile, Alabama, where she was also raised.[2] She wrote her first song at 9 years old, and began rapping at age 11, forming rap group Real & Beautiful, later known as Pink Mafia, which she dissolved at age 14.[4][5] After watching an episode of BET's music video countdown show 106 & Park that featured Nicki Minaj, she was inspired and began writing short verses that grew into songs.[6] Speaking about her high school experience, she said, "I dealt with everything, so it just taught me that the only thing that matters is my opinion of myself."[7] She released her first solo song, "No Hook", in 2015.[6] She grew up listening to Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and Erykah Badu.[8][6]

Career

2019–present: Ho, Why Is You Here?

In October 2018, Flo Milli recorded the original version of her breakout single, "Beef FloMix", a freestyle over the instrumental of Playboi Carti and Ethereal's track "Beef".[6] It went viral on Instagram and other social media sites, including TikTok,[9] reaching number two on Spotify's Viral 50 in April 2019.[10][11] A fully-produced version of the song was released in July 2019, and received over 46 million streams on Spotify.[12] Flo Milli's follow-up single was "In the Party," released in October 2019.[13] She performed at Rolling Loud Los Angeles in December 2019.[14] By the end of 2019, she had signed to RCA Records.[4] In February 2020, she released the single "My Attitude".[15] Her singles "Not Friendly" and "Eat It Up" were released in March and April 2020 respectively.[16][17] In June 2020, Flo Milli released the J. White Did It-produced single "Like That Bitch". A music video for the track was released in July 2020, alongside another single, "Weak".[18][19] Flo Milli's debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here?, was released on July 24, 2020, to critical praise.[12][20][1]

On August 10, 2020, it was announced that Flo Milli had signed an exclusive global co-publishing deal with Pulse Music Group. The company described the deal, which encompasses her entire catalog, as "a highly competitive signing situation".[21] Singer Saygrace featured Flo Milli on the remix of her single, "Boys Ain't Shit", in August 2020.[22] She appeared in the music video for G-Eazy's single, "Down", featuring Latto, in September 2020.[23] Flo Milli was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards in September 2020.[24]

In January 2021, Flo Milli released the single, "Roaring 20s".[25]

Public image

Jon Caramanica of The New York Times described Flo Milli as a "clever, cheerful lyricist".[26] Jessica McKinney of Complex wrote, "The Mobile, Alabama rapper's bubbly, intoxicating delivery defies regional sounds, making her a versatile artist whose music can travel well beyond her hometown. She's a star."[9] Rapper ppcocaine cited Flo Milli as an influence on their music.[27]

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
[28]		 US
R&B/HH
[29]
Ho, Why Is You Here?
  • Released: July 24, 2020
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 78 46

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Certifications Album
"Beef FloMix"[30] 2019 Ho, Why Is You Here?
"In The Party"[32]
"My Attitude"[34] 2020 Non-album single
"Not Friendly"[35] Ho, Why Is You Here?
"Eat It Up"[36] Non-album single
"Like That Bitch"[37] Ho, Why Is You Here?
"Weak"[38]
"May I"
"Hot (Remix)"
(with Pia Mia featuring Sean Paul)		 TBA
"Mean"[39]
(with $not)		 Beautiful Havoc
"Roaring 20s"[40] 2021 TBA

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B/HH
Dig.
[41]		 US
Rap
Dig.
[42]		 NZ
Hot
[43]
"Back It Up"[44]
(Trap Beckham featuring Flo Milli)		 2020 — — — Make America Shake Again
"Cherry (Remix)"[45]
(Almondmilkhunni featuring Flo Milli)		 — — — Non-album singles
"F'd Up"[46]
(Savannah Cristina featuring Flo Milli)		 — — —
"Boys Ain't Shit"[47]
(Saygrace featuring Flo Milli)		 — — —
"Sexy"
(Joeville featuring Flo Milli)		 — — —
"Plain"
(Benee featuring Lily Allen and Flo Milli)		 — — 13 Hey U X
"I Am"
(Yung Baby Tate featuring Flo Milli)		 19 9 29 After the Rain
"Better Be"
(Big Freedia featuring Flo Milli)		 — — — Big Freedia's Smokin' Santa Christmas
"Element (Remix)"
(PJ featuring Flo Milli)		 — — — TBA
"Nasty"
(Rich the Kid featuring Latto, Rubi Rose, and Flo Milli)		 2021 — — — Lucky 7
"Clap for 'Em"
(YungManny featuring Flo Milli and Sada Baby)		 — — — TBA
"Asthma Pump"
(Tay Money featuring Flo Milli)		 — — —
"Raindrops"
(Goldlink featuring Flo Milli)		 — — —

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) featured, and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Good" 2020 Yung Bleu, Yo Gotti Bleu Vandross 3

Awards and nominations

Organization Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
BET Hip Hop Awards 2020 Best New Artist Herself Nominated [24]

References

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