8 Things You Didn't Know About DeJ Loaf
Eight lesser known facts about DeJ Loaf.
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Stage Name Origins - Her stage name derives from her government name, Deja, and her signature choice of shoe in high school, loafers.Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX(Photo: Fortunata / Splash News)
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Loss - When DeJ Loaf was only four years old, her father was killed. As a result, she and her two brothers were raised by their mother and grandmother. Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX (Photo: Jerry Productions / IBGM)
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Ballin' - As an avid basketball fan, DeJ Loaf played basketball throughout high school. In her #BLX episode, she explains people expected her to have a career playing basketball rather than one in music. Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX (Photo: Rick Davis / Splash News)
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Earlier Interest - Prior to pursuing music full time, DeJ Loaf spent three semesters at the Saginaw Valley State University where she studied nursing.Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX (Photo: Jerry Productions / IBGM)
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Only Female in My Crew - DeJ Loaf was one-fifth of the the rap group G4 (and its only female member). They disbanded shortly after their formation. Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1)
Photo By Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Power 105.1
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'Try Me' - The concept of her breakout record "Try Me" was inspired by people staring at her in a mall. Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
Photo By Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET
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Fan of a Fan - DeJ Loaf is a huge Drake fan. Click to Watch Dej Loaf's Episode of #BLX
