Wesley Takquan Lewis (born c. 1996) better known by his stage name Hotboy Wes, is an American rapper.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Wesley Takquan Lewis |
Born | c. 1996 (age 27–28) Waco, Texas, US |
Genres | Southern hip hop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Website | hotboywesmusic |
Early life and career
editWesley Takquan Lewis was born c. 1996 in Waco, Texas. In 2019, he released the mixtape Never Had Shit. On July 3 or 4, 2021, he was signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, and was gifted a 1017 necklace from Gucci Mane.[1] He featured on Lewis' song "My Little Dance".[2] He was also featured on the So Icy Boyz compilation album.[3][4]
Legal issues
editLewis is a Crip.[5] In 2020, he was accused of running the vehicle of the mother of his children off the road, while the children were in the car.[3][6]
On January 31, 2022, Lewis was arrested by the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, on a warrant of a stolen firearm. He was held on US$30,000 bail.[6][7]
In January 2024, Lewis was indicted for violence against the mothers of his children. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, on 10 counts.[5]
Discography
edit- Left For Dead, Vol.1 (2023)
- Never Had Shit (2019)
References
edit- ^ Brown, Preezy (2021-07-08). "Gucci Mane Signs Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To The New 1017 Records". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ A, Aron (2021-07-07). "Gucci Mane Welcomes Hotboy Wes To 1017 On "My Lil Dance"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ a b Rose, Jordan. "Gucci Mane's 1017 Signee Hotboy Wes Arrested in Texas". Complex. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Gucci Mane Welcomes Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To New 1017 With Icy Chain". HipHopDX. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ a b Witherspoon, Tommy (2024-01-25). "Waco rapper Hotboy Wes sentenced to prison for violence against mothers of his children". KWTX-TV. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ a b Jawnson, Kershaw St (2022-02-01). "Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes Arrested By U.S. Marshals". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Marie, Erika (2022-02-01). "Hotboy Wes Arrested On Robbery Warrant, Firearm Charges: Report". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.