Rapper 21 Savage, whose legal name is Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was the subject of a 2019 arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after authorities discovered he was a British national who had overstayed his visa. He was born on October 22, 1992, at Newham University Hospital in East London, and his family is of Caribbean descent from Dominica and Saint Vincent.

He entered the United States at age seven and became undocumented after his family’s H-4 visa expired in 2006, growing up in East Atlanta and later becoming involved in criminal activities including drug dealing and robbery.

Following a shooting on his 21st birthday in 2013, in which his friend Johnny was killed, 21 Savage began rapping and built a successful career, collaborating with artists like Drake, Post Malone, and J. Cole. His public persona was that of an Atlanta native, but on February 3, 2019, he was taken into custody by ICE after a vehicle containing him and his cousin,

Young Nudy, was pulled over. ICE stated that his immigration status was flagged during the stop, leading to his arrest and the revelation that he had been in the United States unlawfully since 2006.
The rapper was released from ICE custody on February 13, 2019, and his case became a flashpoint for discussions about immigration. In 2023, 21 Savage confirmed that he had received a green card and become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Years later, rumors circulated online regarding the paternity of Latto’s child, with unverified posts claiming that DNA results showed 21 Savage was not the father, but no credible source confirmed these claims.

Latto, who confirmed her relationship with 21 Savage in September 2025, announced her pregnancy in March 2026 via the cover art for her album “Big Mama.” In May 2026, Latto gave birth to her first child and shared a video documenting her journey, which included clips of 21 Savage at ultrasound appointments and the baby shower. The baby shower invitations featured both of their names, confirming that 21 Savage is the father of the child.

The viral DNA rumors that suggested 21 Savage was not the father were not substantiated by any credible outlet, and all evidence pointed to him being the confirmed father. The arrest referenced in the discourse traces back to the 2019 ICE detention, not a recent event.

Latto announced that her album “Big Mama” would be her retirement album, marking a significant moment in her career as she welcomed her first child with 21 Savage.