Superstar Pride

Superstar Pride
Born
Cadarrius Pride

(2002-03-15) March 15, 2002 (age 24)
Batesville, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginSardis, Mississippi, U.S.
GenreHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active
  • 2019–2023
  • 2026–present

Cadarrius Pride (born March 15, 2002), known professionally as Superstar Pride, is an American rapper. His single "Painting Pictures" reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Early life and career beginnings

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

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. The song was taken down by major platforms temporarily due to a copyrighted sample but the issue was resolved. After spending almost three years behind bars awaiting trial for the alleged murder of his barber. On August 26th, 2026, Pride was released on bail while awaiting trial. Same day he posted a video to his YouTube channel titled “First Day Out” amassing over 100,000 views within twenty-four hours.

On July 24, 2023, Pride was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of 40-year-old Marcus Wheatley, who was Pride's barber. He was denied bail in pretrial detention.

On August 26, 2026, Pride was seemingly released from jail, as he posted a selfie on Instagram and released a single titled "First Day Out", which was accompanied with a music video where he's seen outside of jail in civilian clothing.

Discography

Albums

Title EP details Peak chart positions
US
MAMA DON'T WORRY
  • Released: December 25, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, Digital download, streaming
 —

Extended plays

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

Mixtapes

Title Album details
G.E.D.
  • Released: July 4, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
 US
R&B/HH
 AUS
 CAN
 IRE
 NLD
 NZ
 SWI
 UK
 WW
"What's Next" 2023 —————————— Non-album single
"Painting Pictures" 259202819876503330 5lbs of Pressure

References

  1. ↑ Zellner, Xander (February 22, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Superstar Pride Makes a Splash With 'Painting Pictures'". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Hot 100 First-Timers: Superstar Pride Makes a Splash With 'Painting Pictures'". Yahoo! News. February 22, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Billboard Hot 100: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "TikTokers doing their best impressions of viral 'Mama don't worry' rapper". Yahoo!. February 21, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (March 11, 2023). "Superstar Pride's 'Painting Pictures' Back on Streaming Services After Clearing Faith Evans Sample". XXL. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  6. ↑ Superstar Pride (2026). "First Day Out". YouTube. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Rapper Superstar Pride Charged With Murder". popculture.com. July 24, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ Deja Davis and Mike Suriani (July 20, 2023). "Rapper "Superstar Pride" charged with first-degree murder". WREG.com. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ Superstar Pride Denied Bond In Murder Case Kershaw St. Jawnson, All Hip Hop, July 26, 2023
  10. ↑ Mendez, Marisa MendezMarisa (August 27, 2026). "Superstar Pride Released From Jail, Drops 'First Day Out' Song and Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Billboard 200 – Week of March 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Superstar Pride – Painting Pictures". australian-charts.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Discography Superstar Pride". irish-charts.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Superstar Pride | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  18. ↑ "What's Next - Single by Superstar Pride on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - Superstar Pride". RIAA. Retrieved April 22, 2023.