Superstar Pride Explained

Cadarrius Pride, known professionally as Superstar Pride (born March 15, 2002), is an American former rapper. His single "Painting Pictures" reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Early life and career beginnings

Cadarrius Pride was born on March 15, 2002, in Batesville, Mississippi, and raised in Sardis.

Pride began rapping while he was in college. He later rose to stardom after he released his hit single "Painting Pictures", which went viral on TikTok.^[4] The song was taken down by major platforms temporarily due to a copyrighted sample but the issue was resolved.^[5]

Legal issues

On July 24, 2023, Pride was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of his barber.^{[6] [7]} He was denied bail in pretrial detention.^[8]

Discography

Extended plays

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EP details	Peak chart positions
US [9]
5lbs of Pressure	Released: October 20, 2022 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming	195

Singles

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Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
US	US R&B/HH [10]	AUS [11]	CAN [12]	IRE [13]	NLD	NZ	SWI	UK [14]	WW [15]
"What's Next"[16]	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Painting Pictures"		25	9	20	28	19	87	6	50	33	30	RIAA: Gold[17]	5lbs of Pressure

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zellner . Xander . 2023-02-22 . Hot 100 First-Timers: Superstar Pride Makes a Splash With 'Painting Pictures' . 2023-03-15 . . en-US.
2. Web site: Hot 100 First-Timers: Superstar Pride Makes a Splash With 'Painting Pictures' . 2023-03-15 . . February 22, 2023 . en-US.
3. Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 11, 2023 . 2023-04-02 . . en-US.
4. Web site: TikTokers doing their best impressions of viral 'Mama don't worry' rapper . 2023-04-02 . . February 21, 2023 . en-US.
5. Web site: II . C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman . Superstar Pride's 'Painting Pictures' Back on Streaming Services After Clearing Faith Evans Sample . 2023-03-15 . . March 11, 2023 . en.
6. Web site: Rapper Superstar Pride Charged With Murder . 2023-07-25 . popculture.com.
7. Web site: Rapper "Superstar Pride" charged with first-degree murder . WREG.com . Deja Davis and Mike Suriani. July 20, 2023 .
8. https://allhiphop.com/news/superstar-pride-denied-bond-murder-case/ Superstar Pride Denied Bond In Murder Case
9. Billboard 200 – Week of March 18, 2023 . April 22, 2023 . Billboard.
10. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 11, 2023. Billboard. April 2, 2023.
11. Web site: Superstar Pride – Painting Pictures. australian-charts.com. April 2, 2023.
12. Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 11, 2023. Billboard. April 2, 2023.
13. Web site: Discography Superstar Pride. irish-charts.com. April 2, 2023.
14. Web site: Superstar Pride full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. April 2, 2023.
15. Billboard Global 200: Week of March 11, 2023. Billboard. April 2, 2023.
16. Web site: What's Next - Single by Superstar Pride on Apple Music . April 29, 2023 . Apple Music.
17. Web site: Gold & Platinum - Superstar Pride . April 22, 2023 . RIAA.