Lil Mabu, whose real name is Matthew Peter DeLuca and was born on April 4, 2005, is a rapper, songwriter, and online personality hailing from Manhattan, New York.
He gained recognition in 2020 when his song “Miss Me” went viral, and subsequently released his first mixtape, Double M’s, in June 2022.
REAL FACTS ABOUT LIL MABU
FULL NAME: Mathew Pete DaLuca
DATE OF BIRTH: April 4, 2005
PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, U.S
NATIONALITY: American
OCCUPATION: Singer, Rapper, Songwriter
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Lil Mabu, grew up in a condominium on the Upper East Side of New York City and had a typical upbringing.
He attended the prestigious Collegiate School, which is also the alma mater of John F. Kennedy Jr.
Although Lil Mabu started his music career in 2019, it was not until 2020 that he gained popularity with his song “Miss Me.”
This early track showcased his catchy flow and relatable style, which appealed to a younger audience.
Before pursuing music, Lil Mabu excelled academically and received awards in public speaking and writing, such as the Jack Woodruff Memorial Public Speaking Competition and the Jamie Porter Cup.
During a radio interview on WMSC Radio 90.3 in 2020, Lil Mabu discussed his unique approach to music and hinted at his upcoming transition to drill music, suggesting his future success in the genre.
CAREER
Lil Mabu started his rap career in 2018 and gained popularity with his song “Miss Me” in 2020.
His collaboration with Dusty Locane on the track “No Snitching” became a viral sensation on TikTok in 2022.
He then released his first mixtape called Double M’s, which featured famous artists, and followed it up with successful singles like “Throw” and “Mathematical Disrespect” that achieved global chart success.
After finishing high school, Lil Mabu released the song “Rich Scholar” and announced that he would be attending college.
He continued to release hit songs like “At What Cost?” and “Mr. Take Ya Bitch” featuring Chrisean Rock, which reached the top 50 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
His most recent collaboration with Fivio Foreign, titled “Teach Me How To Drill”, also became a trending music video on YouTube.
Throughout his career, Lil Mabu has worked with popular artists, establishing his presence in the rap industry.
PERSONAL LIFE
Lil Mabu grew up with two older siblings, Alyssa and Peter Craig.
Unfortunately, Peter Craig lost his life in a building collapse accident, which had a profound effect on Lil Mabu.
Lil Mabu prefers to keep his personal life private, but there have been rumors about his romantic involvements.
He was previously rumored to be in a relationship with Nessa Barrett. Later, there was speculation about a possible connection between Lil Mabu and Chrisean Rock, a reality TV star and rapper, after they hinted at working on a project together.
