Intro
Musical style
Potts is noted for his "animated vocals" and energetic rapping and aggressive tones, which he notably employed on his breakout single, "Shotta Flow".[42] His sound has also been described as "melodic", albeit "heavy-hitting".[43] Jessica McKinney of Complex magazine stated he usually has a "wild and rambunctious" delivery in his verses.[44] As a child, he listened to UGK and Lil Wayne, however he recalls listening "to a lot of unreleased music all around the city" of f Memphis.[45] On June 20, 2020, Potts fathered his first child.[46][47] He said, "I knew I needed to change and be a better person for my daughter".[45]
In August 2020, Potts launched a YouTube channel called "Awakened Choppa", where he documented his holistic and healthier lifestyle, which included veganism and gardening.[33]
During an unspecified time, Potts served time at a juvenile detention center,[8] and said his time there motivated him to improve his behavior. In an episode of his YouTube series The Rise of NLE Choppa, he said being in jail helped him and was an "eye-opener".[8]
On March 29, 2021, Potts was arrested for burglary, ### and weapon charges. He released a freestyle called "First Day Out" over the viral SpotemGottem's "Beat Box" beat.[48][49]
On March 6, 2022, he announced that he and his then-girlfriend, Marissa Da'Nae, had lost their unborn son due to a miscarriage.[50] On August 16, 2023, they welcomed Potts' second child and Da'Nae's first child.[51]
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