Soulja Boy's Swag

Rookie of the Year - Though Soulja had one of the biggest singles last year, his swag wasn’t up to par just yet!

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Rookie of the Year - Though Soulja had one of the biggest singles last year, his swag wasn’t up to par just yet!

Regular Guy - Before Soulja Boy hit the scene, he was jus a regular kid with dreams of making it big in hip hop.

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Regular Guy - Before Soulja Boy hit the scene, he was jus a regular kid with dreams of making it big in hip hop.

The Come Up - After the release of “Crank Dat” Soulja’s, “Swag Status” started to take a turn for the better. However, he still had a long way to go.

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The Come Up - After the release of “Crank Dat” Soulja’s, “Swag Status” started to take a turn for the better. However, he still had a long way to go.

Soulja Boy Arrested - Days before his performance on the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Soulja Boy found himself in trouble with the law.  The rapper was arrested for fleeing police after officers were called to an abandon house that was the backdrop for a video shoot.  Soulja Boy, also known as DeAndre Cortez Way, was released after posting $550 bond.

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Superman Staus - Not only did “Crank Dat” top every digital download chart, but the “How To” video even made its way onto CNN for being the most viewed video on YouTube.

Crank Dat King - After “Crank Dat” surfaced, Soulja Boy and his dancers appeared on every stage across the country. His “Swagger Status” kept growing!

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Crank Dat King - After “Crank Dat” surfaced, Soulja Boy and his dancers appeared on every stage across the country. His “Swagger Status” kept growing!

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Influential - Soulja’s presence was felt from 106 & Park to the American Music Awards where Jimmy Kimmel even borrowed some swag lessons from Soulja Boy

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Influential - Soulja’s presence was felt from 106 & Park to the American Music Awards where Jimmy Kimmel even borrowed some swag lessons from Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy (@souljaboytellem) - Is Soulja Boy that rich? "about to start a loan company and start giving out stacks SODMG Loans, how much money you need?”

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Grammy Style - Soulja Boy kept his “Swag Status” on high during his first appearance at the The Grammy Awards.

Soulja Boy (@souljaboytellem) - Soulja Boy can’t have one day on Twitter without the hate.  “I just want to log in to twitter and talk to my fans ya dig.. is that too much to ask? I mean you HATE me but you are following me?... :/”

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Too Cool - Soulja Boy hit the red carpet at the 2008 BET Hip Hop ready to pose for the flashing lights.

Soulja Boy (@SouljaBoy) - There’s nothing like good news from your mother! Just ask Soulja Boy. “My mom just call me and say DRE I GOT GOOD NEWS they just played pretty boy swag on the radio and gucci home!”

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Standing Tall - In 2007, Soulja Boy stood tall against the competition while perfecting his “Swag Status” in every way possible.

Mr. 106 & Park - After gaining extreme success with, “Crank Dat”, Soulja Boy became a permanent resident of the 106 & Park household.

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Mr. 106 & Park - After gaining extreme success with, “Crank Dat”, Soulja Boy became a permanent resident of the 106 & Park household.

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Partner In Crime - With a little help from hip hop producer, Mr. Collipark, Soulja Boy’s “Swag Status” improved rapidly.

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Partner In Crime - With a little help from hip hop producer, Mr. Collipark, Soulja Boy’s “Swag Status” improved rapidly.

Soulja Boy Tell Em - iSoulja Boy, Soulja Boy’s sophomore Lp, is in stores now with guest appearances from Chris Brown, Gucci Mane, Sammie and many more.

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Soulja Boy Tell Em - iSoulja Boy, Soulja Boy’s sophomore Lp, is in stores now with guest appearances from Chris Brown, Gucci Mane, Sammie and many more.