# LightSkinKeisha

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**Samantha Deshaun** (born September 4, 1994), known professionally as **LightSkinKeisha**, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and influencer. She started her online career in 2014, posting comedic videos to [Instagram](/source/Instagram) and [YouTube](/source/YouTube), several of which went viral.

She released her debut single as a rapper, "Weather", in 2017. After signing with [L.A. Reid](/source/L.A._Reid)'s record label Hitco in 2018, she released six mixtapes from 2018 to 2023: *That's Just the Bottom Line* (2018)—which featured her breakout singles "Believe Dat" and "Ride Good"—*Act Up SZN* (2019), *Talk That Talk*, *Clones* (both 2020), *Break the Bank* (2021), and *Thought I Was Done?* (2023).

On television, she appeared on the [ninth season](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop:_Atlanta_season_9) of the reality television series *[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop:_Atlanta)* (2020) and made her acting debut as BruShandria Carmichael on the [Starz](/source/Starz) television series *[Power Book II: Ghost](/source/Power_Book_II:_Ghost)* (2020–2024).

## Life and career

Samantha Deshaun was born on September 4, 1994[2][3] in [Decatur, Georgia](/source/Decatur,_Georgia)[4] and raised in [Atlanta](/source/Atlanta) by a single mother along with her seven siblings.[2] She started cheerleading competitively at age 7 and competed for 13 years until she began working in the service industry.[5][6]

LightSkinKeisha's stage name was inspired by the character Kisha from the 1998 film *[Belly](/source/Belly_(film))*, whom she described as "dark-skin Kisha".[7] She first became popular as an [influencer](/source/Internet_celebrity) for comedic videos she posted to her [Instagram](/source/Instagram) and [YouTube](/source/YouTube) accounts starting in 2014, wherein she discussed her relationships and [everyday life](/source/Everyday_life).[8] A video of her rapping about "burnt pussy lips" went viral and soundtracked [twerking](/source/Twerking) videos on YouTube and [Dubsmash](/source/Dubsmash). Her debut single as a rapper, "Weather", was released on [SoundCloud](/source/SoundCloud) in the summer of 2017 and gained traction on the service.[5] She released her single "Treadmill" in June 2018 along with an animated web series for the song.[9] Her song "Believe Dat" was released in August 2018 with a music video filmed at [Magic City](/source/Magic_City_(club)).[10] In 2018, LightSkinKeisha was signed to the [L.A. Reid](/source/L.A._Reid)-owned record label, Hitco.[8] Her debut mixtape, *That's Just the Bottom Line*, was released in December 2018 and included "Believe Dat" and her breakout song "Ride Good" featuring [B. Smyth](/source/B._Smyth).[6][11][12] On July 26, 2019, she released the mixtape *Act Up SZN* on [streaming](/source/Streaming_media) through Hitco.[13]

LightSkinKeisha was nominated for the [iHeartRadio Music Award](/source/IHeartRadio_Music_Awards) for Best New R&B Artist in [2020](/source/2020_iHeartRadio_Music_Awards).[14] LightSkinKeisha released the mixtapes *Talk That Talk* and *Clones* in February and September 2020, respectively, with "B.R.A.T." (featuring [Blac Youngsta](/source/Blac_Youngsta)) released as the lead single of *Clones*.[12][15] She was featured on the [Saucy Santana](/source/Saucy_Santana) song "Back It Up", which was released as a single from his debut album, *Pretty Little Gangsta*, in August 2020 with a music video.[16] She released her mixtape *Break the Bank* in 2021, which was preceded by the singles "Blue Hunnids" and "Freaky Dancer", which featured [Trina](/source/Trina).[6][17] Her single "Pop Shit Queen" was released in February 2022.[18] She released the project *Thought I Was Done?* in May 2023.[19]

LightSkinKeisha appeared on the reality television series *[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop:_Atlanta)* in its [ninth season](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop:_Atlanta_season_9) in 2020.[15][20] Also in 2020, she began starring on the [Courtney A. Kemp](/source/Courtney_A._Kemp)-created [Starz](/source/Starz) crime drama television series *[Power Book II: Ghost](/source/Power_Book_II:_Ghost)* as BruShandria Carmichael, an outspoken college student, and appeared on the show's first three seasons.[1][6]

## Musical style

LightSkinKeisha's music is [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_music) and [R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B).[21] Chris Kelly of *[The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)* wrote in 2019 that LightSkinKeisha's music "offer[ed] sexually empowered lyrics and the outsize swagger of [her] male counterparts".[22] Aleia Woods of *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))* described her rapping flow as "in-your-face", while *[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))* wrote that she had a "demanding attitude" in her music.[12][23] Robyn Mowatt of [Okayplayer](/source/Okayplayer) wrote that LightSkinKeisha's music was "filled with brash soliloquies and catchy lines paired with bouncy trap beats".[17]

## Personal life

LightSkinKeisha has stated that she was homeless in early 2018 and alternated between living in hotels and in her car.[24] LightSkinKeisha got engaged to rapper Coca Vango in 2022 and married him in January 2024.[2][19] Their son, Amin, was born on January 14, 2024.[21]

## Discography

### Mixtapes

List of extended plays, with selected details Title Details That's Just the Bottom Line Released: December 14, 2018 Label: Craft Recordings Formats: Digital download, streaming Act Up SZN Released: July 29, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Talk That Talk Released: February 11, 2020 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Clones Released: September 2, 2020 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Break the Bank Released: October 14, 2021 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming Thought I Was Done? Released: May 16, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

### Singles

#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album US R&B/HH Air. [25] "Weather" 2017 — rowspan="3" "Cash Shit" — "Treadmill" 2018 — "Believe Dat" 39 That's Just the Bottom Line "Ride Good" (featuring B. Smyth) 26 "I'm Gucci" — "Hey LightSkin" (featuring Yella Beezy) 2019 — "On Read" (featuring Kash Doll) — Act Up SZN "PBWA" — Talk That Talk "Queen Kong" 2020 — Clones "B.R.A.T." (featuring Blac Youngsta) — "FDH" 2021 — Break the Bank "Sheesh" (with Kissie Lee) — My Love "Drama" — "Blue Hunnids" — Break the Bank "Margarita" — "Freaky Dancer" (featuring Trina) — "Pop Shit Queen" 2022 — Thought I Was Done? "Play Me" — "Gimme Head" — "Ass on Me" 2023 — "Fine AF" —

#### As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist Title Year Album "Poppin' Champagne" (Showtime Showtime featuring LightSkinKeisha) 2017 "Sassy" (Blacc Zacc featuring LightSkinKeisha) 2019 Trappin Like Zacc "On His Face" (Trina featuring LightSkinKeisha) The One "Atlanta" (Stevie B. featuring LightSkinKeisha) "Back It Up" (Saucy Santana featuring LightSkinKeisha) 2020 Pretty Little Gangsta "Falling Apart" (Lil Migo featuring LightSkinKeisha) "It's a Vibe" (Saucy Santana featuring LightSkinKeisha and DreamDoll) It's a Vibe "Top Bitch" (Chinese Kitty featuring LightSkinKeisha) 2021 SMD "I'm Dat Girl" (36 Rich featuring LightSkinKeisha) 2022 rowspan="2" "Outside" (J3X featuring LightSkinKeisha)

#### Guest appearances

List of guest appearances Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Do It" 2018 Latto Mulatto "Light Skin Like Keisha" Ace Cino Mafia Life "Okay Bitch" Tokyo Vanity, Tasha Catour B.A.P.S "Snow" Coca Vango Jugg Baby "4 Play" 2019 L.I. Tha Great The Collective Project "Nasty Wit It" Nechie SSN: Southside Nechi (The Full Story) "Freak Freak" Coca Vango, Renni Rucci Mr. Vango "Gymnastics" Trip Rexx Lopsided "PowerPuff Girls" 2020 Kelow LaTesha, Rico Nasty TSA "Bankroll" Coca Vango From Rags to Jugg Riches

## Filmography

Year Title Role Note 2019 Wild 'n Out Herself Episode: "Ski Mask the Slump God/LightSkinKeisha" 2020 Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Herself Recurring (season 9) 2020–2024 Power Book II: Ghost BruShandria Carmichael Recurring role; 22 episodes 2022 The Real Housewives of Atlanta Herself Episode: "The Edge of Fashion"

## References

1. Germain, Tabie (February 10, 2022). ["LightSkinKeisha recalls the reassuring "Power Book II" talk she had with Michael Rainey Jr."](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-02-10/151944/lightskinkeisha-power-book-2-role-engagement-reality-tv). *Revolt*. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

1. Ayoola, Elizabeth (February 8, 2024). ["This 'Power Book II: Ghost' Star Is A New Mom — And Officially A Married Woman"](https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/lightskin-keisha-married/). *[Essence](/source/Essence_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. "Thank you God for another year of life, and to the new life growing within me! Happy Birthday to me ☺️🖤🎉🤰🏽". September 4, 2023.

1. Ju, Shirley (November 25, 2020). ["LightSkinKeisha has been working nonstop during quarantine while you've been slacking"](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-11-25/65123/lightskinkeisha-has-been-working-nonstop-during-quarantine-while-youve-been-slacking). *[Revolt](/source/Revolt_(TV_network))*. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

1. Gaillot, Ann-Derrick (November 14, 2018). ["How LightSkinKeisha turned viral moments into good-ass music"](https://www.thefader.com/2018/11/14/lightskinkeisha-treadmill-ride-good-interview). *The Fader*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Alston, Trey (March 11, 2022). ["LightSkinKeisha Takes No Days Off"](https://www.papermag.com/lightskinkeisha-takes-no-days-off). *[Paper](/source/Paper_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. DJ Smallz Eyes (September 11, 2017). ["Light Skin Keisha Reveals Origin Of Her Name and Ethnicity"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9-OrKHB4Y) (YouTube video). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. Retrieved May 4, 2024. "My name came from ... well, have you ever seen the movie *Belly*? So, you know, Kisha. She's like a dark skin Kisha ... I just love the role that she played."

1. Seabrook III, Robby (November 28, 2018). ["LightSkinKeisha Freestyle: Watch Atlanta Rapper Make It Look Easy"](https://www.xxlmag.com/lightskinkeisha-freestyle/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. ["Atlanta Rising Star LightSkinKeisha Drops New Single, 'Treadmill'"](https://respect-mag.com/2018/06/lightskinkeisha-treadmill/). *[Respect](/source/Respect_(magazine))*. June 5, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Hussein, Wandera (August 24, 2018). ["LightSkinKeisha's 'Believe Dat' video will make you want to shake your ass"](https://www.thefader.com/2018/08/24/lightskinkeisha-believe-dat-shake-your-assssss). *[The Fader](/source/The_Fader)*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Maduakolam, Emmanuel (December 14, 2018). ["LightSkinKeisha Drops Her New Project 'That's Just the Bottom Line'"](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/lightskinkeisha-thats-just-the-bottom-line). *[Hypebeast](/source/Hypebeast_(company))*. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

1. Woods, Aleia (September 4, 2020). ["Big Sean, 6ix9ine, LightSkinKeisha and More: New Projects This Week"](https://www.xxlmag.com/big-sean-6ix9ine-lightskinkeisha-new-projects/). *XXL*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Burton, Brittany (July 21, 2019). ["LightSkinKeisha Talks 'Act Up SZN', BET Awards & Being A Rising Superstar"](https://respect-mag.com/2019/07/lightskinkeisha-talks-act-up-szn-bet-awards-being-a-rising-superstar/). *Respect*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Aniftos, Rania (January 8, 2020). ["Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Jonas Brothers & More Nominated for iHeartRadio Music Awards: See Full List"](https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/iheartradio-music-awards-2020-nominations-8547519/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Miss2Bees (October 9, 2020). ["Lightskin Keisha is Unsure About Returning to 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta'"](https://thesource.com/2020/10/09/exclusive-lightskin-keisha-is-unsure-about-returning-to-love-and-hip-hop-atlanta/). *[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Williams, Aaron (August 13, 2020). ["Saucy Santana's 'Back It Up' Video With LightSkinKeisha Gets Messy"](https://uproxx.com/music/saucy-santana-back-it-up-video-lightskinkeisha/). *[Uproxx](/source/Uproxx)*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Mowatt, Robyn (February 4, 2022). ["How LightSkinKeisha's Rap Confidence Landed Her a Role in The 'Power' Universe"](https://www.okayplayer.com/originals/lightskinkeisha-power-book-ii-ghost-interview.html). [Okayplayer](/source/Okayplayer). Retrieved May 5, 2024.

1. Inman, DeMicia (February 27, 2022). ["ICYMI: Music Releases You Probably Didn't Hear In Feb. 2022"](https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/icymi-music-releases-feb-2022-1234649867/). *[Vibe](/source/Vibe_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Trapp, Malcolm (February 7, 2024). ["LightSkinKeisha And Coca Vango Welcome A Baby Boy And Announce Their Marriage: 'He's Everything We Prayed For'"](https://www.rap-up.com/2024/02/07/lightskinkeisha-and-coca-vango-welcome-a-baby-boy/). *[Rap-Up](/source/Rap-Up)*. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

1. ["Video: VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' - First Look Clip & Cast"](http://www.thefutoncritic.com/video/2020/02/18/video-vh1s-love-and-hip-hop-atlanta-first-look-clip-and-cast-108313/20200218vh101/). *[The Futon Critic](/source/The_Futon_Critic)*. February 18, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2024.

1. Andaloro, Angela (February 7, 2024). ["LightSkinKeisha and Coca Vango Welcome Baby After Secretly Tying the Knot: 'Truly Blessed' (Exclusive)"](https://people.com/lightskinkeisha-and-coca-vango-welcome-baby-after-they-quietly-wed-exclusive-8558299). *[People](/source/People_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Kelly, Chris (March 8, 2019). ["Three up-and-coming female rappers show their talent — briefly — at Fillmore Silver Spring"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/three-up-and-coming-female-rappers-show-their-talent--briefly--at-fillmore-silver-spring/2019/03/08/ad011984-419b-11e9-85ad-779ef05fd9d8_story.html?=undefined). *[The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Miss2Bees (March 6, 2021). ["Kissie Lee Links Up With Lightskin Keisha for 'Sheesh'"](https://thesource.com/2021/03/05/kissie-lee-links-up-with-lightskin-keisha-for-sheesh/). *[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 3, 2024.

1. Seabrook III, Robby (December 19, 2018). ["The Break Presents: LightSkinKeisha"](https://www.xxlmag.com/lightskinkeisha-interview-the-break/). *XXL*. Retrieved May 4, 2024.

1. Peak positions on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for: * "Ride Good": ["R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: Week of December 15, 2018"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-r-and-b-hip-hop-airplay/2018-12-15/). *Billboard* * "Believe Dat": ["R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay: Week of June 15, 2019"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-r-and-b-hip-hop-airplay/2019-06-15/). *Billboard*

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