HAPPY BIRTHDAY DeAndre Cortez Way, also known as Soulja Boy, was born July 28, 1990, and turns 29. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. The rapper made his claim br to fame with his 2007 br debut single, “Crank That br (Soulja Boy),” which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard br Hot 100. Soulja Boy went on to win a BET Award for “Crank That” for Best Hip Hop Dance. His debut album, Souljaboytellem.com went certified platinum. He is also known for his hit singles, “Kiss Me Thru the Phone,” “Turn My Swag On” and “Pretty Boy Swag.” Soulja Boy has starred in multiple reality shows including Love and Hip Hop.