Rasheeda
Rasheeda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rasheeda Widad Buckner-Frost |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, rapper, television figure |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Member of Da Kaperz, solo music career, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta |
Rasheeda Widad Buckner-Frost (known professionally as RaSheeda) is an American entrepreneur, rapper, and television figure.
Early beginnings
After moving to Atlanta at the age of 14, Rasheeda embarked on her musical journey as part of the female hip-hop group Da Kaperz, which attracted regional recognition in 1998. She initiated her solo endeavors in 2000.
2001–2004: Dirty South and A Ghetto Dream
Released on March 27, 2001, Dirty South came out through D-Lo and Motown Records, featuring artists such as Pastor Troy, Thugz Nation, Nelly, and Re-Re. The album’s lead track "Do It" played a significant role in establishing her reputation within southern hip-hop circles. Her subsequent project in 2002, A Ghetto Dream, was independently produced under D-Lo after parting ways with Motown, highlighting a quicker tempo and contributions from Lil' Jon and the Eastside Boyz. In 2004, she appeared on singles by Petey Pablo and Nivea.
2007–2009: Dat Type of Gurl and Certified Hot Chick
On June 19, 2007, Rasheeda released her fourth studio album, Dat Type of Gurl, which gained popularity with the track "Got That Good (My Bubble Gum)". This album also featured revamped versions of earlier songs from GA Peach. That year, she collaborated on Mims' single "Like This" and formed the hip hop/R&B duo Peach Candy alongside Kandi Burruss. In 2009, D-Lo Entertainment joined forces with Block Starz Music to distribute Rasheeda's first mixtape titled Certified. Her fifth album, Certified Hot Chick, was released on August 18, 2009. Following this, she began issuing the Boss Bitch Music mixtape collection.
2012–present: Boss Chick Music
Rasheeda’s sixth album, Boss Chick Music, was launched on June 18, 2012, via Google Play and her label D-Lo Entertainment. Promotion for the album included appearances on the tenth season of Bad Girls Club: Atlanta as well as on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. The initial singles "Marry Me" and "Legs to the Moon" were supported by music videos. During the second season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta in 2013, she produced a video for "Hit It From The Back". In 2015, she released "I Meant It" during the show's fourth season, indicating this might be her final album release.
Other ventures
Since 2012, Rasheeda and her spouse Kirk Frost have been featured on VH1's Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. In 2015, she debuted as an actress portraying Scrumptious on Fox’s series Rosewood. Additionally, Rasheeda established her own cosmetics brand called Poiz Cosmetics and manages an online fashion and accessories platform named Imbossy.com. Her boutique Pressed Boutique opened its first location in Atlanta’s Phipp's Plaza in June 2015, followed by a second store launch in Houston in March 2018.
Personal life
In 1999, Rasheeda married Kirk Frost of D-Lo Entertainment. Together they have two sons born in 2000 and 2013. As a recurring cast member on Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, her professional advancement, entrepreneurial activities, and family dynamics—including her marriage—are regularly highlighted.
Discography
Studio albums
- Dirty South (2001)
- A Ghetto Dream (2002)
- GA Peach (2006)
- Dat Type of Gurl (2007)
- Certified Hot Chick (2009)
- Boss Chick Music (2012)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009, 2020 | The Real Housewives of Atlanta | Herself | Featured as a guest in episodes "Kim-intervation" and "A Star Is Born" |
| 2012–present | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself | Principal cast member |
| 2014 | Kandi's Wedding | Herself | Guest appearances |
| 2015 | Love & Hip Hop Live: The Wedding | Herself | Participant at the event |
| Rosewood | Scrumptious | Guest appearance |