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NLE Choppa

NLE Choppa is the professional name of Bryson LaShun Potts, an American rapper and YouTuber from Memphis, Tennessee.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

NLE Choppa is the professional name of American rapper Bryson LaShun Potts. He rose to fame in 2019 with the platinum single 'Shotta Flow'.

What it is

NLE Choppa is the stage name of Bryson LaShun Potts, a rapper and YouTuber from Memphis, Tennessee. His music career took off in 2019 with the single 'Shotta Flow,' which was certified platinum by the RIAA and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

Key details

Born on November 1, 2002, in Memphis, he initially performed as YNR Choppa before adopting NLE Choppa, where NLE stands for No Love Entertainment. His debut studio album, Top Shotta, was released in 2020.

Public image and media presence

Beyond music, NLE Choppa is active on YouTube and social media, broadening his reach beyond rap audiences. His online presence has helped him build an international following, including listeners in Canada.

In short

  • Real name: Bryson LaShun Potts.
  • Known for the 2019 single 'Shotta Flow' (platinum).
  • Debut album 'Top Shotta' released in 2020.
  • NLE stands for No Love Entertainment.
Canadian angle

NLE Choppa has relevance for Canadian readers as an American rap artist with international streaming and social media reach, and his music is available to Canadian audiences through mainstream digital platforms.

Quick questions

What is NLE Choppa's real name?
His birth name is Bryson LaShun Potts.
What song made NLE Choppa famous?
He became widely known for the 2019 single 'Shotta Flow'.
What does NLE stand for?
NLE stands for No Love Entertainment.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NLE_Choppa
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, birthplace, stage names, and breakthrough single.
  2. Warner Records — https://press.warnerrecords.com/sites/g/files/g2000014901/files/2022-07/NLE-Choppa-2022-Bio.pdf
    Supports: Biography, Memphis background, rise in recognition, and No Love Entertainment reference.
  3. Complex — https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-mckinney/nle-choppa-everything-you-need-to-know
    Supports: Real name, origin of stage name, early career details, and Memphis background.
  4. Fandom — https://www.fandom.com/wiki/NLE_Choppa
    Supports: Recognition for "Shotta Flow" and release of debut studio album "Top Shotta."