YBN Nahmir is a young American rapper and songwriter who gained widespread recognition with his breakout track Rubbin Off the Paint in 2017. The single landed on the Billboard Hot 100, catapulting him into the limelight.
He is known for his catchy beats and confident lyrics, Nahmir followed up with hits like Bounce Out With That and Opp Stoppa. He also founded the YBN Collective, which brought together rising stars in the hip-hop scene.
Biography
YBN Nahmir, whose birth name is Nicholas Alexander Simmons, was born on December 18, 1999, in Birmingham, Alabama. The rapper is 24 years old in 2024, holds American citizenship with Sagittarius as his astrological sign.
Nicholas Simmons was brought up in a family with his mother, aunt, and cousins. He enrolled at Clay-Chalkville High School in Clay, Alabama, but fame from Rubbin Off the Paint led him to drop out. Despite this, he graduated in May 2018.
YBN Nahmir Net Worth
YBN Nahmir’s net worth in 2024 is estimated at $6 million, earned through music sales, YouTube revenue, and brand deals. He bought his mother a house in 2018 and a Maserati in 2019.
As the founder of the YBN collective, his entrepreneurial ventures and hit tracks have boosted his wealth. Signed with Atlantic and Def Jam, he also earns royalties and revenue from performances.
Profile Details
- Birth name: Nicholas Alexander Simmons
- Famous As: YBN Nahmir
- Date of birth: December 18, 1999
- Age (2024): 24 years old
- Birth Place: Birmingham, Alabama
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
- Religion: Christian
- Profession: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- Dating: Alycia Tyre (Sahlt)
- Net Worth (2024): $6 million (Approx)
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
- Weight: 65 kg
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Relationship with Alycia Tyre
YBN Nahmir began dating Alycia Tyre, an Instagram influencer known as Sahlt, in 2018. Before being with Nahmir, Sahlt had relationships with Yousef Erakat, Klaus Bausch, and Deshae Frost. The couple’s relationship was reported to have ended in 2021.
Career Starting
His love for music began at age 14 after receiving an Xbox 360 as a Christmas gift. Initially playing Rock Band and Grand Theft Auto V, he transitioned from gaming to recording freestyle sessions, gaining a following on YouTube.
This led to the formation of the YBN Collective (Young Boss Niggas) in Birmingham, Alabama in 2014, marking the start of his music career.
The YBN Collective is made up of several members, including YBN Almighty Jay, YBN Cordae, YBN Glizzy, YBN Manny, YBN Walker, YBN Nicky Baandz, YBN Malik, YBN Carl, and YBN Dayday.
Rise to Fame
In 2015, he uploaded his first track, “Hood Mentality,” on YouTube. Despite the lack of early success, he stayed determined.
His breakthrough came in 2017 with the release of his mixtape ‘Believe In The Glo’ on SoundCloud, followed by the viral success of his single “Rubbin Off the Paint” in September, which peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2018, he released “Bounce Out With That” and signed with Atlantic Records. He was also featured in XXL’s “Freshman Class.” The following year, he dropped “Baby 8” and saw his track “Opp Stoppa” go viral on TikTok.
Nahmir’s debut album Visionland was released in 2021, and in 2022, he signed with Def Jam Recordings, marking a new chapter in his career.
YBN Nahmir teamed up with Indian rapper MC NIKHIL for the release of “BEAM” on February 23, 2024. Later, in July 2024, he confirmed through an Instagram story that he was pursuing an independent career.
Social Media Presence
YBN Nahmir is highly active on social media. His Instagram account, under the username @ybnnahmir, boasts more than 3.3 million followers. On Facebook, he goes by the name @YBN Nahmir, with over 747k followers.
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