Nehemiah Lamar Harden (born October 19, 2001), professionally known as Spotemgottem, is an American rapper best known for his 2020 hit single "Beat Box", which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is signed to Geffen Records, Interscope Records and Rebel Music.

SpotemGottem
SpotemGottem in June 2022
SpotemGottem in June 2022
Background information
Birth nameNehemiah Lamar Harden[1]
Born (2001-10-19) October 19, 2001 (age 23)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels

SpotemGottem is known for his association with Memphis-based rapper Pooh Shiesty.[2]

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In June 2017, Harden was arrested and charged with grand theft auto and carrying a concealed weapon in Duval County, Florida.[3]

On July 15, 2021, he was arrested for aiming a handgun with a laser sight at a Miami Marriott hotel garage attendant and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, firearm possession as a convicted felon, and accessory after the fact.[4]

On September 17, 2021, Harden was shot in the hip in a drive-by shooting while driving his car on the I-95 freeway in Miami.[5]

On June 26, 2022, Harden was arrested for fleeing from the police and reckless operation of a boat. The incident happened when Harden was driving a wave runner in a restricted area. When approached by an officer, Harden weaved through parked boats and swimmers to elude the officer.[6]

On June 20, 2023, Harden was arrested in North Miami Beach after fleeing a traffic stop. During the pursuit, Harden's Corvette collided with another vehicle, and he was found in possession of a Glock 23 modified to full auto operation with a Glock switch, and 19 rounds of ammunition. Harden has been charged with fleeing and eluding police, possession of a firearm, and burglary.[7][8][9]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
Osama Story
  • Released: July 7, 2019[10]
  • Label: Say Cheese LLC
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Final Destination 70
[11]
Most Wanted
  • Released: May 21, 2021
  • Label: Rebel, Geffen, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
103
[12]
Back From the Dead
  • Released: December 24, 2021[13]
  • Label: Rebel, Geffen, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B/HH
CAN NZ
Hot
"Beat Box"[A][B][C] 2020 12
[14]
6
[15]
55
[16]
21
[17]
Final Destination and Most Wanted
"Federal"[18] 2021 Most Wanted

Notes

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  1. ^ Only "Beat Box 2" appears on Final Destination.
  2. ^ Only "Beat Box 3" appears on Most Wanted.
  3. ^ Multiple remixes of the song have been released, featuring Pooh Shiesty, DaBaby, Mulatto, Shenseea, NLE Choppa, Polo G, BigKayBeezy and Young M.A.

References

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  1. ^ "Spotemgottem – Maxx Volume Media". Maxx Volume Media. April 30, 2020. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ CHEESE!, SAY (November 11, 2020). "SAY CHEESE!". x.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Duval County teens charged with grand theft auto in St. Johns County". news4jax.com. June 13, 2017. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  4. ^ "SpotemGottem Arrested for Aggravated Assault With a Firearm". XXL. July 16, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Bilstein, Jon (September 17, 2021). "Florida Rapper SpotemGottem Survives Miami Drive-By Shooting". Rolling Stone. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  6. ^ "Florida Rapper SpotemGottem Arrested After Trying to Ditch Cops on Jet Ski". Rolling Stone. June 28, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  7. ^ Crespo, Veronica (July 20, 2023). "Rapper SpotemGottem arrested after high speed chase in North Miami Beach". WPLG. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "Rapper SpottemGottem arrested in North Miami Beach after high-speed chase and gun discovery". WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale. July 19, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Martinez, Jose. "SpotemGottem Arrested Following High Speed Chase in Miami". Complex. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "Genius – SpotemGottem – Osama Story". July 7, 2019.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of April 24, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  12. ^ @billboardcharts (June 1, 2021). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2)..." (Tweet). Retrieved June 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "SpotemGottem - Back From The Dead". Retrieved December 24, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  14. ^ "DaBaby Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  15. ^ "DaBaby Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "DaBaby Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  18. ^ "SpotemGottem Follows "Beat Box" With New Single "Federal"". HotNewHipHop. May 7, 2021. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved May 16, 2021.