Career Timeline of Remy Ma: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Remy Ma, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Remy Ma, born Reminisce Smith, is an American rapper who gained fame as a member of Terror Squad, under Fat Joe. Discovered by Big Pun, she launched a solo career with her debut album, There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story, which achieved first-week sales of 37,000 copies. She is known for her commercially successful songs like "Lean Back", "Conceited", and "All the Way Up", solidifying her presence in the hip-hop scene.
4 hours ago : Remy Ma Disses Papoose and Claressa Shields in New Track, Addresses Ghostwriting Claims.
Remy Ma released a new track, "Why You F*cking Lying," seemingly targeting Papoose and Claressa Shields. The song also addresses allegations of ghostwriting, with Remy Ma denying ever using a ghostwriter for her lyrics.
July 27, 2004: True Story Album Release
On July 27, 2004, Terror Squad, featuring Remy Ma, released their second and final album, "True Story".
August 21, 2004: "Lean Back" Topped Billboard Hot 100
On August 21, 2004, Terror Squad's single "Lean Back," featuring Remy Ma, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks and garnered Remy Ma her first Grammy nomination.
2005: BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
In 2005, Remy Ma won the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the first time.
February 7, 2006: Release of "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story"
On February 7, 2006, Remy Ma released her debut album "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story". The album was supported by the singles "Whuteva", "Conceited" and "Feels So Good".
February 2006: Release of "Most Anticipated"
In February 2006, Remy Ma released a freestyle record called "Most Anticipated" that contained comments about Foxy Brown's hearing problem.
2006: Release of Debut Album
In 2006, Remy Ma released her debut solo album, "There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story". It sold 37,000 copies in its first week.
February 13, 2007: Announcement of Second Album and Supergroup Collaboration
On February 13, 2007, Remy Ma announced that she was working on her second album, "PunisHer", and a collaboration album as part of the all-female rap supergroup 3Sum, alongside Shawnna and Jacki-O.
October 31, 2014: Release of "I'm Around" Mixtape
On October 31, 2014, Remy Ma released the mixtape "I'm Around."
April 28, 2015: Release of Compilation Album "Remy on the Rocks"
On April 28, 2015, Remy Ma released "Remy on the Rocks", a compilation of various tracks from her mixtapes.
July 7, 2015: Joining Love & Hip Hop: New York
On July 7, 2015, Remy Ma announced that she was joining Love & Hip Hop: New York for its sixth season, alongside her husband Papoose.
2015: Love & Hip Hop: New York Debut
In 2015, Remy Ma began starring in VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York alongside her husband at the time, Papoose.
March 2, 2016: Announcement and Release of "All the Way Up"
On March 2, 2016, Fat Joe and Remy Ma officially announced their joint album as "Plata O Plomo" and released the album's first single, "All the Way Up."
February 25, 2017: Release of "Shether"
On February 25, 2017, Remy Ma released "Shether", a diss track containing accusations and allegations about Nicki Minaj's personal and professional life, and followed this release with "Another One".
June 12, 2017: Performance at Hot 97's Summer Jam
On June 12, 2017, at Hot 97's Summer Jam, Remy Ma brought out Queen Latifah, Young M.A, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, and Cardi B to perform "U.N.I.T.Y." Afterwards, Ma performed "Shether" while photos of Minaj were displayed on the stage screen, and directed f-bombs at Minaj.
August 20, 2017: Opening of Clothing Store "Conceited"
On August 20, 2017, Remy Ma opened a women's clothing store called "Conceited" in Raleigh, North Carolina.
November 16, 2017: Release of "Wake Me Up"
On November 16, 2017, Remy Ma released "Wake Me Up", the first single from her upcoming album, then titled 7 Winters, 6 Summers. It featured Lil' Kim and sampled Kim's song "Queen Bitch".
2017: Release of "Breaks Over"
In 2017, Foxy Brown released a new single called "Breaks Over", which was a diss track aimed at Remy Ma.
2017: Second BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
In 2017, Remy Ma won the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the second time.
January 19, 2018: Release of "Melanin Magic"
On January 19, 2018, Remy Ma released the second single from her upcoming album: "Melanin Magic," featuring Chris Brown and a sample from Mint Condition's song "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)".
April 26, 2018: Release of "Company"
On April 26, 2018, Remy Ma released the song "Company" featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie.
June 12, 2018: Release of "New Thang"
On June 12, 2018, Remy Ma released "New Thang", with French Montana, from the soundtrack for the film Uncle Drew.
October 2018: Launched Clothing Line
In October 2018, Remy Ma launched a new clothing line, with proceeds going to the Remy Ma Foundation to help women and their families who have been negatively affected by incarceration.
2018: Start of Hosting 'State of the Culture'
In 2018, Remy Ma began appearing as a host on the talk show State of the Culture with Joe Budden.
March 2020: Album Title Change Announcement
In March 2020, Remy Ma announced on The Breakfast Club radio show that the title of her upcoming album had been changed to "Reminisce".
2020: End of Hosting 'State of the Culture'
In 2020, Remy Ma concluded her role as a host on the talk show State of the Culture with Joe Budden.
2020: Departure from Love & Hip Hop: New York
In 2020, Remy Ma concluded her run on VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York.
2021: Starring in the Film "6:45"
In 2021, Remy Ma starred in the film "6:45" as the character Cassi.
February 2022: Launch of Chrome 23 Battle Rap League
In February 2022, Remy Ma launched Chrome 23, a battle rap league aimed at providing more opportunities for women in the male-dominated battle rap scene. The league's first event, "Queens Get The Money", was streamed on the Hot97 YouTube channel.
February 2023: Chrome 23 One-Year Anniversary
In February 2023, Chrome 23 celebrated its one-year anniversary with a co-ed event headlined by Hitman Holla vs. Eazy the Block Captain. The battle garnered a million views in four days and 3 million views in 9 months on YouTube, making it the highest viewed battle of 2023 on YouTube.
September 2023: "I Do What I Want" Event
In September 2023, Chrome 23 continued its hot streak by throwing the "I Do What I Want" event, which was headlined by Geechi Gotti vs. Eazy the Block Captain.
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