NLE Choppa, born Bryson Potts, is a rapper and YouTuber from Memphis, Tennessee. He rose to prominence in 2019 with his hit single "Shotta Flow," which achieved platinum status and charted in the Billboard Hot 100's top 40. This success led to his debut EP, Cottonwood, released in December 2019. He is known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his presence on online platforms like YouTube.
On November 1, 2002, Bryson LaShun Potts, known as NLE Choppa, was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
In March 2018, NLE Choppa, under the name YNR Choppa, released his first song, "No Love Anthem."
In April 2019, NLE Choppa released the single "Birdboy", produced by SGULL.
In May 2019, NLE Choppa's breakout single "Shotta Flow" entered the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 96.
On June 14, 2019, NLE Choppa released the single, "Free YoungBoy", referencing YoungBoy Never Broke Again's arrest. The song was the first release from his label No Love Entertainment.
On September 13, 2019, NLE Choppa released the single "Camelot", which became his second Top 40 hit.
On December 20, 2019, NLE Choppa released his debut extended play titled Cottonwood, along with a short film of the same name.
In 2019, NLE Choppa gained recognition with the release of his single "Shotta Flow", which later received platinum certification and charted in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
On June 12, 2020, NLE Choppa released "Shotta Flow 5", the fourth sequel to his 2019 single "Shotta Flow".
On June 20, 2020, NLE Choppa fathered his first child.
On August 11, 2020, NLE Choppa was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.
In August 2020, NLE Choppa launched a YouTube channel called "Awakened Choppa", documenting his healthier lifestyle.
In 2020, NLE Choppa released his debut studio album Top Shotta, which peaked within the top ten of the US Billboard 200, and was supported by the singles "Camelot" and "Walk Em Down".
In February 2021, NLE Choppa teased "Shotta Flow 6" and "Walk Em Down 2" through a tweet.
On March 29, 2021, NLE Choppa was arrested for burglary, drug, and weapon charges.
On January 28, 2022, NLE Choppa released his fifth mixtape, Me vs. Me, and "Shotta Flow 6".
On March 6, 2022, NLE Choppa and his then-girlfriend, Marissa Da’Nae, experienced the loss of their unborn son due to a miscarriage.
In 2022, NLE Choppa released his fifth mixtape, Me vs. Me.
On August 16, 2023, NLE Choppa and Marissa Da’Nae welcomed their child.
In December 2023, NLE Choppa released the single "Shotta Flow 7".
In 2023, NLE Choppa released his second studio album Cottonwood 2, which contained his highest-charting single, "Slut Me Out".