Celebrity Info
Joey Bada$\(, the American actor and rapper, really made a name for himself in the early 2010s as a key player in bringing back the classic East Coast hip-hop sound. Born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott on January 20, 1995, in Brooklyn, New York, Joey Bada\)\( grew up deeply rooted in Caribbean culture—his father from Jamaica and his mother from St. Lucia—making him the first in his family to be born in the United States. From a young age, Joey Bada\)$ showed a strong interest in both acting and music, seeing rapping not just as a hobby but as part of a broader performance art.
Things started moving quickly for Joey Bada$\( when Jonny Shipes, head of Cinematic Music Group, came across a video online of a 16-year-old Joey Bada\)\( freestyling. Impressed, Shipes reached out and soon became his manager. Around that time, Joey Bada\)$ teamed up with his school friend and fellow artist Capital Steez, and together they dropped the underground hit “Survival Tactics” in 2012. The track gained serious traction on YouTube and helped build a loyal fan base.
Not long after, Joey Bada$\( released his first solo mixtape, "1999," also in 2012, which was widely praised across streaming platforms. Critics took notice, and by 2013, Joey Bada\)\( was named one of XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class—a major milestone. That same year, he put out his debut EP, "Summer Knights," which climbed to number 48 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Then, on his 20th birthday, Joey Bada\)\( marked the occasion with the release of his first full-length studio album, "B4.DA.\)$,” in 2015.
While making waves in music, Joey Bada$$ didn’t forget his acting dreams. He landed a supporting role in the second season of the critically acclaimed series “Mr. Robot” (USA Network, 2015–19), showcasing his talent beyond the mic. Around this time, he dropped what would become his most popular single yet—”Devastated” in 2016—which further solidified his presence in mainstream music.
Success opened doors, and Joey Bada$\( began collaborating with other big names in the industry. One standout moment was his feature on XXXTentacion’s 2018 album "?", which introduced him to a whole new audience. On the acting front, Joey Bada\)$ continued building his resume with recurring roles in “Boomerang” (BET, 2019–20) and later securing a main role in “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” (Starz, 2021– ).
Even with a busy acting schedule, Joey Bada$\( stayed true to his musical roots. In 2022, he released his third studio album, "2000," proving once again that Joey Bada\)$ is more than just a throwback artist—he’s a versatile talent shaping both screen and sound.
When it comes to Joey Bada$\(’s filmography, one standout in terms of critical acclaim is *Two Distant Strangers* (2020), which happens to be his highest rated movie so far. It really showcased Joey Bada\)\(’s depth as a performer and earned a lot of praise, especially for its powerful storytelling. On the other end of the spectrum, there's *BEAUTY* (2022), which, while still part of Joey Bada\)\(’s growing body of work, ended up being his lowest rated film to date. Still, it’s interesting to see how Joey Bada\)\( continues to explore different roles and genres, proving his versatility beyond music. Overall, Joey Bada\)$ definitely has moments of cinematic brilliance, even if not every project hits the same high notes.
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