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2021 Made In America - Day 1

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Happy Birthday to the Trendsetter!

When you think about fresh faces in the music industry, one that quickly comes to mind is rapper and singer Coi Leray. The Boston, Massachusetts born and Hackensack, New Jersey raised artist has quickly become a fan favorite with her infectious tunes, bubbly personality and her overall positive outlook on life in general.

Coi’s father is rapper and media mogul Benzino, who inspired her to start making music. At 14, she began rapping and released her first songs via YouTube. Seven years later in 2018, her debut single ‘G.A.N.’ and her debut mixtape ‘Everythingcoz’ were released on Soundcloud. After signing a record deal with 1801 Records and Republic Records in 2019, her second mixtape, ‘EC2’ was released, followed by her debut extended play, ‘Now or Never’ in 2020.

The rising star got her first Billboard Hot 100 placing with the now platinum single ‘No More Parties‘ in 2021. Since then, she has made herself a frequently heard voice on radio airwaves and in people’s headphones. She has worked with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Durk, Gunna, Pooh Shiesty, Wale, Kodak Black and Mustard amongst countless others. On April 8, 2022, Coi released her debut album ‘Trendsetter.’

Besides having great music, fans have also become enamored with Coi’s confidence. She has been vocal about how opposed she is to body shaming and that everyone should love theirs no matter what. She often mentions how much she feels that little booties matter too and she never misses a chance to show off hers. To celebrate her 25th birthday, here’s a gallery of some of our favorite photos of Big Purr!

TRENDSETTIN’: 10 Of Our Favorite Photos Of Coi Leray To Celebrate Her 25th Birthday [Gallery]  was originally published on globalgrind.com

1. V-Day Leray

V-Day Leray Source:Getty

Rose to the occasion. 

2. Coi, The Poet.

You see the caption. A life motto if we’ve ever seen one. 

3. Ice Cold Coi

Long hair, don’t care. Hair versatility >

4. The Wave

Who doesn’t love a good time on the water? 

5. 2021 American Music Awards

2021 American Music Awards Source:Getty

They don’t have no awards for that. 

6. The Future Is Bright

Yellow is definitely one of Coi’s colors. 

7. All Black Everything

Forever serving looks.

8. New York Fashion Week 2022

New York Fashion Week 2022 Source:Getty

Classy Coi. 

9. No More Parties?

Why does turnin’ up look so good? 

10. Trend Setter

Giving the people something to talk about.