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Hotboy Wes

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Hotboy Wes
Lewis in 2023
Lewis in 2023
Background information
Birth nameWesley Takquan Lewis
Bornc. 1996 (age 27–28)
Waco, Texas, US
GenresSouthern hip hop
InstrumentVocals
Websitehotboywesmusic.com

Wesley Takquan Lewis (born c. 1996) better known by his stage name Hotboy Wes, is an American rapper.

Early life and career

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Wesley Takquan Lewis was born c. 1996 in Waco, Texas. In 2019, he released the mixtape Never Had Shit. On July 3 or 4, 2021, he was signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, and was gifted a 1017 necklace from Gucci Mane.[1] He featured on Lewis' song "My Little Dance".[2] He was also featured on the So Icy Boyz compilation album.[3][4]

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Lewis is a Crip.[5] In 2020, he was accused of running the vehicle of the mother of his children off the road, while the children were in the car.[3][6]

On January 31, 2022, Lewis was arrested by the United States Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, on a warrant of a stolen firearm. He was held on US$30,000 bail.[6][7]

In January 2024, Lewis was indicted for violence against the mothers of his children. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison, on 10 counts.[5]

Discography

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  • Left For Dead, Vol.1 (2023)
  • Never Had Shit (2019)

References

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  1. ^ Brown, Preezy (2021-07-08). "Gucci Mane Signs Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To The New 1017 Records". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  2. ^ A, Aron (2021-07-07). "Gucci Mane Welcomes Hotboy Wes To 1017 On "My Lil Dance"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  3. ^ a b Rose, Jordan. "Gucci Mane's 1017 Signee Hotboy Wes Arrested in Texas". Complex. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  4. ^ "Gucci Mane Welcomes Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes To New 1017 With Icy Chain". HipHopDX. 2021-07-07. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  5. ^ a b Witherspoon, Tommy (2024-01-25). "Waco rapper Hotboy Wes sentenced to prison for violence against mothers of his children". KWTX-TV. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  6. ^ a b Jawnson, Kershaw St (2022-02-01). "Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes Arrested By U.S. Marshals". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  7. ^ Marie, Erika (2022-02-01). "Hotboy Wes Arrested On Robbery Warrant, Firearm Charges: Report". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.