Nickesse Trimaine Toney (March 13, 1990 – September 2, 2014), known by his stage name Nicky Da B, was an American rapper specializing in the regional genre of bounce music. He released an album in 2012 titled Please Don't Forget Da B, and his single with the artist Diplo that year, Express Yourself, was one of the year's largest viral successes, featuring in a Doritos commercial during Super Bowl XLVII.[1] He was also known for his role in popularizing the dance phenomenon of twerking.[2]
Nicky da B was born in 1990 in New Orleans, Louisiana in a section of the Carrollton neighborhood known as Pigeon Town, in the city's 17th ward. He was raised by his mother Nicole Toney and grandmother Aline Toney. Nicky graduated in 2008 from West Jefferson High School and attended Delgado Community College.[3] Nicky began writing rap lyrics at age 6 under the name "Lil Fiya" in admiration of the Hot Boys. At 14, he began rapping himself. Nicky had close ties with Katey Red, who he called his "gay mother".[4]Big Freedia was also a major influence and friend to Nicky Da B, and the two worked together to gain exposure for bounce music. Nicky was a former HHG (Hitt'em Hard Guy) and twerk dancer for Sissy Nobby before he branched out and became a solo artist.[1] In 2011 he released the local hit "Drop It Hot Potato Style" and began touring.[5] Nicky was outspoken about his passion for creating music for the LGBT community,[6] which he identified with.[7]
After releasing his album Please Don't Forget da B in 2012, he embarked on a world tour, which included a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House.[8] In July 2014, he collaborated with German dance-music duo Schlachthofbronx on the single, "Lights Off".[1] On September 2, 2014, his death at age 24 due to illness was announced by his manager and live DJ, Rusty Lazer. The family later asked for help from fans in paying for his funeral,[2] which included a parade led by the TBC Brass Band in his Carrollton neighborhood.[9]
^ abcEscobedo Shepherd, Julianne (September 3, 2014). "Why Nicky Da B's Death Will Be Felt Past New Orleans Roots". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^ abLynch, Joe (September 2, 2014). "Nicky Da B, Diplo's 'Express Yourself' Bounce Collaborator, Dead at 24". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^Fensterstock, Alison (September 9, 2014). "Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 10". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^"Bounce rising star Nicky da B the latest tragic loss suffered by New Orleans rap". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
^Fensterstock, Alison (September 2, 2014). "Nicky da B, rising New Orleans bounce star, has died". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^Patel, Puja (November 19, 2013). "Bouncing Back: The Street Kings (and Queens) of New Orleans". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^Uszerowicz, Monica (February 16, 2017). "Nicky Da B". Flaunt Magazine. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
^Minsker, Evan (September 2, 2014). "Nicky Da B, New Orleans Bounce Artist, Dead at 24". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
^Fensterstock, Alison (September 9, 2014). "Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 10". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
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nicky, nickesse, trimaine, toney, march, 1990, september, 2014, known, stage, name, nicky, american, rapper, specializing, regional, genre, bounce, music, released, album, 2012, titled, please, forget, single, with, artist, diplo, that, year, express, yourself. Nickesse Trimaine Toney March 13 1990 September 2 2014 known by his stage name Nicky Da B was an American rapper specializing in the regional genre of bounce music He released an album in 2012 titled Please Don t Forget Da B and his single with the artist Diplo that year Express Yourself was one of the year s largest viral successes featuring in a Doritos commercial during Super Bowl XLVII 1 He was also known for his role in popularizing the dance phenomenon of twerking 2 Nicky Da BBackground informationBirth nameNickesse Trimaine ToneyBorn 1990 03 13 March 13 1990New Orleans Louisiana USDiedSeptember 2 2014 2014 09 02 aged 24 GenresBounce hip hopOccupation s Rapper Nicky da B was born in 1990 in New Orleans Louisiana in a section of the Carrollton neighborhood known as Pigeon Town in the city s 17th ward He was raised by his mother Nicole Toney and grandmother Aline Toney Nicky graduated in 2008 from West Jefferson High School and attended Delgado Community College 3 Nicky began writing rap lyrics at age 6 under the name Lil Fiya in admiration of the Hot Boys At 14 he began rapping himself Nicky had close ties with Katey Red who he called his gay mother 4 Big Freedia was also a major influence and friend to Nicky Da B and the two worked together to gain exposure for bounce music Nicky was a former HHG Hitt em Hard Guy and twerk dancer for Sissy Nobby before he branched out and became a solo artist 1 In 2011 he released the local hit Drop It Hot Potato Style and began touring 5 Nicky was outspoken about his passion for creating music for the LGBT community 6 which he identified with 7 After releasing his album Please Don t Forget da B in 2012 he embarked on a world tour which included a sold out show at the Sydney Opera House 8 In July 2014 he collaborated with German dance music duo Schlachthofbronx on the single Lights Off 1 On September 2 2014 his death at age 24 due to illness was announced by his manager and live DJ Rusty Lazer The family later asked for help from fans in paying for his funeral 2 which included a parade led by the TBC Brass Band in his Carrollton neighborhood 9 Contents 1 Discography 1 1 Studio albums 2 References 3 External linksDiscography editStudio albums edit Please Don t Forget da B 2012 References edit a b c Escobedo Shepherd Julianne September 3 2014 Why Nicky Da B s Death Will Be Felt Past New Orleans Roots Rolling Stone Retrieved June 7 2016 a b Lynch Joe September 2 2014 Nicky Da B Diplo s Express Yourself Bounce Collaborator Dead at 24 Billboard Retrieved June 7 2016 Fensterstock Alison September 9 2014 Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday Sept 10 The Times Picayune Retrieved June 7 2016 Bounce rising star Nicky da B the latest tragic loss suffered by New Orleans rap NOLA com Retrieved 2016 12 10 Fensterstock Alison September 2 2014 Nicky da B rising New Orleans bounce star has died The Times Picayune Retrieved June 7 2016 Patel Puja November 19 2013 Bouncing Back The Street Kings and Queens of New Orleans Pitchfork Retrieved June 7 2016 Uszerowicz Monica February 16 2017 Nicky Da B Flaunt Magazine Retrieved July 12 2021 Minsker Evan September 2 2014 Nicky Da B New Orleans Bounce Artist Dead at 24 Pitchfork Retrieved June 7 2016 Fensterstock Alison September 9 2014 Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday Sept 10 The Times Picayune Retrieved June 7 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nicky da B Twitter account Nicky da B on Soundcloud Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nicky da B amp oldid 1221764579, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
