Rubi Rose

Rubi Rose Benton is an American rapper, model, and internet personality. Born October 2, 1997 in Lexington, Kentucky, she first gained attention as a video vixen, appearing in Migos' Bad and Boujee music video in 2016. She pivoted to recording in 2018, landing on Playboi Carti's unreleased track "On Top." Her debut mixtape For the Streets dropped in 2020 on Hitco Entertainment, the label founded by LA Reid. That same year, she appeared in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's WAP, one of the most talked-about videos of the year.

Rose found significant financial success on OnlyFans, which she joined in 2020. In 2021, she was named an XXL Freshman, a key recognition for emerging hip-hop artists. She signed with Mogul Vision, an imprint of Interscope Records, in 2023 and released the single "Hood Bitch Aesthetic." Her debut studio album is forthcoming. Rose cultivates a bold, sexually empowered persona across her music and social media, blending trap-influenced hip-hop with a street-inspired aesthetic. She remains active online, engaging fans with direct, unfiltered content. [edit]

Rubi Rose grew up in Lexington, Kentucky, the daughter of an Eritrean immigrant dentist and a lawyer of African-American and Japanese descent. She spent a year living in Geneva, Switzerland before her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia during her junior year of high school. She graduated high school in 2015 and enrolled at Georgia State University to study politics.

Her first public appearance came in 2015 as a video vixen in Raury's Cigarette Song music video. The following year, she appeared in Migos' Bad and Boujee video, which became a cultural phenomenon and gave her significant exposure. While still a student, she balanced her education with modeling and video work. In 2018, she took her first step toward a recording career, appearing on Playboi Carti's unreleased track "On Top." She soon left Georgia State to pursue music full-time. [edit]

Rubi Rose's breakout moment came in 2019 when A&R Chris Turner signed her to LA Reid's Hitco Entertainment. She released the single "Big Mouth" that year, marking her official entry into hip-hop. In 2020, she joined OnlyFans, which became a major income stream. She also appeared in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's WAP, one of the biggest music videos of the year. Her debut mixtape For the Streets arrived in 2020 on Hitco, earning mixed reviews but solidifying her presence in the rap scene.

In 2021, she was named to the XXL Freshman list, a key milestone for emerging rappers. She launched a YouTube channel for official music videos. After Hitco, she signed with Josh Marshall's Mogul Vision, an imprint of Interscope Records, in 2023. The single "Hood Bitch Aesthetic" dropped that year as the lead for her forthcoming debut studio album. As of 2026, Rose continues to release music and build her online presence, with the album still in the works. [edit]

Rubi Rose cultivates a bold, confident, and sexually empowered persona. Her music and social media presence emphasize a "hood bitch aesthetic", unapologetically street-influenced, glamorous, and confrontational. She often posts revealing photos and videos that blend modeling with her rap career. Media outlets describe her as a rapper, model, and video vixen who transitioned from music video appearances to recording artist. She is frequently grouped with the wave of female rappers who rose in the late 2010s and early 2020s, alongside Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Her music is trap-influenced hip-hop with explicit, confident lyrics. On social media, her voice is direct, provocative, and unfiltered. She engages with fans regularly and uses her platforms to promote her music and brand partnerships. No official fandom name has been documented. [edit]

Rubi Rose has built a formidable presence in hip-hop and digital culture, transitioning from her early days as a video vixen to a recognized solo artist with a distinct aesthetic. Despite her high visibility on social platforms where she commands millions of followers, the iFANN Global Fame Engine evaluated her profile in August 2026 and determined that she currently holds no placement in the published rankings, including the Global Top 1,000 or any scope-specific lists. This unranked status reflects a unique position where massive organic engagement does not yet translate into a formalized tier within the global celebrity hierarchy. Her audience is substantial and active, particularly on Instagram and TikTok, but they do not operate under a single official banner; there is no documented fandom name like those seen with other major pop stars. Instead, her supporters engage through direct interaction with her content, often participating in dance challenges for tracks like "Obsessed With Me" or following her personal updates as a mother. The lack of a formal collective identity suggests a fanbase driven by individual appreciation of her music and modeling rather than organized campaigns or ritualistic support structures. While she maintains a significant monthly listener count on Spotify and viral moments on short-form video platforms, the absence of a specific rank indicates that her fame remains concentrated in niche demographics and specific cultural spheres rather than achieving the broad, cross-platform saturation required for a global ranking slot.[edit]

Before moving to Atlanta, Rubi Rose lived in Geneva, Switzerland for one year. She was born on October 2, 1997, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Nardos Ghebrelul, an Eritrean immigrant raised in Ethiopia, and John Benton, who is half African-American and half-Japanese. Her younger sister, Coral Kathlxxn, is a well-known TikTok star. Rose studied politics at Georgia State University before dropping out to focus on her music career. She is frequently mistaken for Australian actress Ruby Rose due to the similarity in their names. In 2018, Playboi Carti was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport following a physical altercation with her. Her debut mixtape, For the Streets, received mixed critical reviews, though she found greater financial success later through OnlyFans. A key part of her lore involves her origin story as the main model for Migos' "Bad and Boujee" video, which launched her public career before she pivoted to rapping. Her appearance in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" video also stands as a definitive moment in her rise to prominence during the height of the track's cultural impact.[edit]

Rubi Rose's mother, Nardos Ghebrelul, is a dentist of Eritrean descent who was born and raised in Ethiopia. Her father, John Benton, is a lawyer of half African-American and half-Japanese heritage. She has an older sister named Scarlette and a younger sister, Coral, who is a TikTok star known as Coral Kathlxxn. Rose has spoken about her multicultural background in interviews. She does not have children and has not publicly discussed her current household arrangements. [edit]

Rubi Rose has collaborated with or appeared alongside several major artists. She dated rapper Playboi Carti and appeared on his unreleased track "On Top." She appeared in the music video for Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's WAP. She also appeared in Migos' "Bad and Boujee" video and Raury's "Cigarette Song" video. Her label affiliations include Hitco Entertainment (founded by LA Reid) and Mogul Vision/Interscope (founded by Josh Marshall). Her younger sister Coral Kathlxxn is a TikTok star. [edit]

Rubi Rose dated rapper Playboi Carti (Jordan Terrell Carter) around 2018. The relationship ended in 2019 after Carti was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport following a physical altercation with her. She appeared on his unreleased track "On Top" during their relationship. As of 2026, Rubi Rose is reportedly single. No other confirmed public romantic relationships have been reported by multiple credible outlets. She has no known children. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Rubi Rose's net worth in 2026 is estimated at $1.3 Million. Her income derives from diverse streams including music sales and streaming revenue from singles and her debut mixtape For the Streets. Joining OnlyFans in 2020 established a significant revenue pillar that complements her earnings from modeling contracts and brand collaborations. Additional income sources include paid cameos in music videos, live performances, and monetization of her social media influence through sponsored content. While exact figures for each individual stream remain private, her online presence and subscription revenue are recognized as primary drivers of her financial standing.[edit]