Table of Biography
Huey is a late American rapper and songwriter. Huey is best known for his debut single “Pop, Lock & Drop It” which eventually reached the No. 6 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Early Life
Born as Lawrence Franks Jr. better known by the stage name Huey was an American citizen. On the 12th of September 1987, he was born in Kinloch, Missouri, the United States.
At the age of 32 years, he died and had a zodiac sign of Virgo. He follows the Christian religion and belongs to the African-American ethnicity.
This American rapper was the youngest son of his four siblings. However, there is no information available regarding his parent’s or siblings’ names and their occupations.
He has remarked that his upbringing was harsh and wild growing up in a rough environment, which is reflected in his rap rhymes. His father and mother were both drug users, and his brother was in and out of jail most of the time, being chased by the fosters.
Caption: Huey’s young photo (Source: The Daily Beast)
There is no information about his schooling accessible. Being born in a harsh and rough environment, he could not receive a proper education and schooling environment.
Huey – Death
Huey and an unnamed 21-year-old male friend were shot in front of his Kinloch, Missouri, house on June 25, 2020. Both men were hospitalized, but he died the following day from his injuries at the age of 32.
There is little information available regarding the incident, including how it occurred and who murdered Huey. According to the Ferguson police investigation, no arrests were made in connection with the shooting, and the motive has not been revealed. According to the reports from the police, his murder investigation is still highly active and a mystery to this day.
Professional Career
At the age of 15 years old, Huey began to create hip-hop beats and started dropping beats with a friend on his neighborhood block of Arlington Ave. His elder brother mentioned music veteran Angela Richardson, and he took his desire more seriously.
He began creating rhymes like “Oh” and “Pop, Lock & Drop It” and quickly became a local favorite among DJs and promoters. Unsigned Hype, one of his mixtapes released into universities and other surrounding mediums, sold out 8000 copies.
In early 2006, he was seen by producer RJ Chapman, who subsequently introduced him to Vice President of A&R at Jive Records, Mickey “MeMepHitz” Wright. His debut album “Notebook” was released in mid-2007 and included Nelly, Chingy, and Ludacris.
In June 2020, the album charted at No.26 on the Hot 200 Billboard US, No.10 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Billboard, and No.4 on Rap Albums Billboard. His biggest success to date was “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” which peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Rap Songs Billboard and was certified 2x Platinum.
Continued creating successful songs and albums
His second studio album, “Redemption,” was released on September 14, 2010. Regrettably, it was his final record released before his death on June 25, 2020. On June 15, 2010, he released his song “Smile and Wave” off that album, which featured Dorrough.
Moreover, he stated in 2013 that he had signed with Waka Flocka Flame’s label Brick Squad Monopoly and had begun production on his third album. He released his mixtape Project H with Brick in May 2014, however, it did not go well, and he has been largely silent in the music world for years.
Caption: Huey performing in front of a huge crowd (Source: NBC News)
His non-album singles in 2008 were “24/7-365” (with Maino and Glasses) and “Payow!” (featuring Juelz Santana and Bobby V). In 2020, he released “Pulled Away” as his non-album single. One of his music executives, William “Quayshaun” Carter, who worked with Huey in the 2010s, indicated that Huey began a clothing business and that it was going well.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several notable rappers, including T-Pain, Bow Wow, Dorrough, Lloyd, and Yo Gotti.
Net Worth 2024
At the time of his death in June 2020, his net worth was estimated at around $3.2 million. Meanwhile, he has been able to earn through his musical career.
Relationship Status
Till the time of his death, there is no information available regarding his marriage and relationships. Moreover, he was very private related his personal life and avoided any media attention. However, it was rumored that he left to survive his 13-year-old daughter. However, it is not yet confirmed officially.
Body Measurements
Caption: Huey posing for a photo (Source: Alchetron.com)
Looking at his online photos, he has a pair of black eyes with black hair color However, proper information regarding his exact height, weight, and other body measurements is unknown.
Social Media
Meanwhile, this American rapper is no longer alive in this world. So, he is not present on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.