Billy Affou (popularly known as Slut Boy Billy or Slutboy Billy[1]) is an American-Italian-Ghanaian rapper and actor.[2][3][4] He previously worked under Yvonne Nelson’s production company but pulled out due to medical crisis.[5][6] In 2023, his debut EP Mineral Rock surpassed one million streams on Boomplay and also debuted in the Top 100 of South Africa, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Colombia, Bangladesh and Brazil.[7][8][9][10]
Slut Boy Billy | |
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 Slut Boy Billy in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Billy Affou |
| Also known as | Slutboy Billy |
| Born | August 25, 1998 Chiari, Italy |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Early life
editAffou was born on 25 August 1998 to Joseph A. Affou and Paulina A. Tayi in Chiari, Italy.[11] He is the last and the second of the couple.[5] He grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Berkshire County.[12][13]
Career
editAffou began his music career in 2018 where he released his single Abracadabra.[6][14] He was one of the headlined artistes for Akwanma Beach Concert which took place in Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana.[1]
In 2021, he also released Draco,[15][16][17]
In 2022, he also released Eish featuring AGS Remedy, a fellow Ghanaian rapper.[18][19]
In 2023, Affou released his debut EP, Mineral Rock with his producer Chensee Beatz.[12][20][21]
In September 2024, he posted on his social media handle indicating an exit from the music industry.[22]
Personal life
editAffou has three siblings Joyceline N. Affou, Antwan A. Williams, Lakisha Williams.[2][14]
Criticism
editIn November 2023, he blamed the various Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana for their failure to maintain the environment and ensure safety.[23]
Controversy
editIn February 2023, he showed a nude photo of himself on his Instagram page.[18]
References
edit- ^ a b Sekyi, Lord Kweku (13 August 2018). "American rapper designs clothes for Ghana weather". Ghana Web. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Slut Boy Billy". Ghana Web. 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Amissah, Francis (24 March 2023). "Slut Boy Billy lays the groundwork for his industry takeover with striking debut EP 'Mineral Rock'". Ghana Web. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2023-03-24). "'Mineral Rock' puts Slut Boy Billy into focus with stellar debut EP - AmeyawDebrah.com". Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Slut Boy Billy: a rap prodigy breaking norms, making strides - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Meet Slut Boy Billy the Italian native-American raised Ghanaian descent rapper, actor and innovator". 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Amissah, Francis (25 May 2023). "Slut Boy Billy zooms past a million streams on Boomplay with 'Mineral Rock EP'". Ghana Web. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Tali, Selorm (2023-05-25). "Slut Boy Billy sets a personal new streaming best with his debut Mineral Rock EP'". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Slut Boy Billy's Mineral Rock EP' hits a million streams on Boomplay - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Slut Boy Billy's Mineral Rock EP Hits The Million Mark On Boomplay". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Asare, Simon (2023-09-24). "Rap sensation 'Slut Boy Billy' hits one million streams on Boomplay". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Tali, Selorm (2023-04-03). "'Mineral Rock' puts Slut Boy Billy into focus with stellar debut EP". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Introducing Berkshire County-raised Ghana rapper; Slut Boy Billy | Ghana Music". 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b "Slut Boy Billy's new Instagram Reel highlights his week-long splurge with big sister, Joyceline Affou". Modern Ghana. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Osafo, Daniel (2 March 2023). "Slut Boy Billy to push his brand of emo rap on upcoming debut EP "Mineral Rock"". News Week. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Slut Boy Billy's 'Mineral Rock EP' officially crosses into the million range". 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Owusu-Mensah, Jeffrey (2022-09-27). "Meet Slut Boy Billy the US-Ghanaian rapper set to take the music scene by storm". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ a b Tali, Selorm (2023-03-10). "Draco star, Slut Boy Billy drops an 'oopsie' on Instagram prior to new EP release". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2023-03-03). "Slut Boy Billy set to deliver earworms on soon-to-land EP "Mineral Rock" - AmeyawDebrah.com". Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ Osafo, Daniel (19 April 2023). "Ghanaian rapper, Slut Boy Billy shares joker-themed video for 'Killer'". News Week. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (2023-04-18). "Slut Boy Billy goes hard in his new music video for 'Killer' - AmeyawDebrah.com". Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Slut Boy Billy breaks silence on why he has not been on airwaves - Adomonline.com". 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Slut Boy Billy calls out MMDAs for failing to ensure environmental and safety standards". 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2024-10-19.