| Tierra Whack Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 11, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Tierra Whack is an American Grammy-nominated rapper, singer, and songwriter who has released several tracks and albums like Whack World, Toe Jam, Mumbo Jumbo, and Child Please. Moreover, she has also impressed the audience with her artistic talents and has garnered a huge social media fan base with more than a million followers on Instagram, more than 250k subscribers on YouTube, and more than 150k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Tierra Helena Whack
Nick Name
Dizzle Dizz
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Tierra Whack studied at The Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, a public, magnet high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a vocal major.
Occupation
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Siblings – Tierra Whack has 2 younger siblings.
Manager
Tierra Whack is represented by United Talent Agency, Company.
Genre
Hip Hop, Alternative R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Interscope Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pouty lips
- Often wears glasses
Brand Endorsements
Tierra Whack has either endorsed or promoted a variety of brands through social media which include the likes of KAPITAL, 69, Sacai, Space After Death, FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA, and Prada.
Tierra Whack Favorite Things
- One Of Her Favorite Games From Childhood – Hasbro game
- Hobby – Watching Pogo
Source – Pitchfork
Tierra Whack Facts
- She spent her childhood years in North Philadelphia under the care of her mother. Her mother has also served as a huge source of inspiration for the musician.
- Tierra Whack started writing poetry at a very early age.
- Initially, she used to perform under the pseudonym ‘Dizzle Dizz’ but later decided to go back to her real name.
- She has also been praised as a spoken word performer.
- She once revealed during an interview with The Fader that she and her father were estranged.
- Her musical influences include the likes of Outkast, Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, and Kelis.
- In 2017, Tierra Whack released her single, Mumbo Jumbo, and it was nominated for the 2019 Grammy Award in the “Best Music Video” category.
- She has been a huge fan of Dr. Seuss, an author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, screenwriter, and filmmaker.
- Tierra Whack released her debut studio album, Whack World, on May 30, 2018, via Interscope Records and the album comprised of songs such as Black Nails, Hungry Hippo, Flea Market, Cable Guy, and Dr. Seuss. Also, it topped Dazed‘s “20 Best Albums of 2018” list as well as Noisey‘s “100 Best Albums of 2018” list.
- She refrains from drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes.
- She feels a deep connection with Philadelphia.
- While growing up, Tierra Whack was an introvert and was also in a habit of writing down things to cope up with her insecurities.
- She has a cat named Starkey. The pet has been named after the Whole Foods brand of sparkling water.
- Tierra Whack is allergic to insects and the music video for her song titled Bugs Life satirizes her condition.
- In 2019, Tierra teamed up with Flying Lotus for a new song titled Yellow Belly.
- In 2019, her song Unemployed was featured in the football game FIFA 20.
- In October 2020, she released a new single titled Dora.
- In December 2021, Tierra released 3 EPs titled Rap?, Pop?, and R&B?.
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