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== Early life and career == |
== Early life and career == |
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Wesley Takquan Lewis was born {{Circa|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|Gucci Mane's]] [[1017 Records]], and was gifted a 1017 necklace from Gucci Mane.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Preezy |date=2021-07-08 |title=Gucci Mane Signs Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To The New 1017 Records |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/gucci-mane-signs-texas-rapper-hotboy-wes-1234622861/ |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He featured on Lewis' song "My Little Dance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=A |first=Aron |date=2021-07-07 |title=Gucci Mane Welcomes Hotboy Wes To 1017 On "My Lil Dance" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/336978-gucci-mane-welcomes-hotboy-wes-to-1017-on-my-lil-dance-new-song |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> He was also featured on the ''So Icy Boyz'' compilation album.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |title=Gucci Mane's 1017 Signee Hotboy Wes Arrested in Texas |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/gucci-mane-1017-signee-hotboy-wes-arrested-in-texas |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> |
Wesley Takquan Lewis was born {{Circa|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|Gucci Mane's]] [[1017 Records]], and was gifted a 1017 necklace from Gucci Mane.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Preezy |date=2021-07-08 |title=Gucci Mane Signs Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To The New 1017 Records |url=https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/gucci-mane-signs-texas-rapper-hotboy-wes-1234622861/ |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He featured on Lewis' song "My Little Dance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=A |first=Aron |date=2021-07-07 |title=Gucci Mane Welcomes Hotboy Wes To 1017 On "My Lil Dance" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/336978-gucci-mane-welcomes-hotboy-wes-to-1017-on-my-lil-dance-new-song |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}</ref> He was also featured on the ''So Icy Boyz'' compilation album.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |title=Gucci Mane's 1017 Signee Hotboy Wes Arrested in Texas |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/gucci-mane-1017-signee-hotboy-wes-arrested-in-texas |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-07 |title=Gucci Mane Welcomes Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To New 1017 With Icy Chain |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.63045/title.gucci-mane-welcomes-texas-rapper-hotboy-wes-to-new-1017-with-icy-chain |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Legal issues == |
== Legal issues == |
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Latest revision as of 09:21, 19 July 2024
Hotboy Wes | |
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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 |
Wesley Takquan Lewis (born c. 1996) better known by his stage name Hotboy Wes, is an American rapper.
Early life and career
[edit]Wesley 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
[edit]Lewis 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.