History of Erica Banks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 8, 2025

Erica Banks is an American rapper from DeSoto, Texas. She gained initial recognition with her early mixtapes before signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment. Her self-titled mixtape, released in June 2020, featured the viral TikTok hit "Buss It", which became her first charting single. Banks later signed with Warner Records in January 2021, where "Buss It" was reissued, further solidifying her presence in the music industry.

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October 5, 1998: Erica Banks' Birth

On October 5, 1998, Erica Scharmane Banks was born in DeSoto, Texas.

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2018: Release of "Talk My Shit"

In 2018, Erica Banks released her first single, "Talk My Shit", independently through SoundCloud.

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March 17, 2019: Release of Art of the Hustle

On March 17, 2019, Erica Banks self-released her first official mixtape, titled Art of the Hustle.

April 2019: Signing with 1501 Certified Entertainment

In April 2019, Erica Banks signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment after playing a snippet of her song "Buss It" for Carl Crawford, the label's CEO, during an Instagram Live video.

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June 2020: Release of Self-Titled Mixtape

In June 2020, Erica Banks released her self-titled mixtape under 1501 Certified Entertainment. This mixtape included the single "Buss It", which would later become a viral hit.

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June 19, 2020: Release of Erica Banks Mixtape

On June 19, 2020, Erica Banks released her self-titled fourth mixtape through 1501 Certified. The mixtape included the single "Buss It."

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January 2021: "Buss It" Viral Trend and Chart Entry

In January 2021, "Buss It" became a viral trend on TikTok, leading to Erica Banks' first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also that month, she signed a record deal with Warner Records.

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