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    Real Boston Richey
    Born
    Jalen Taheen Foster

    (1997-02-04) February 4, 1997 (age 28)
    Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.[1]
    OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.[2]
    Genres
    Occupations
    • Rapper
    • songwriter
    Years active2021–present[3]
    LabelsFreebandz

    Jalen Taheen Foster (born February 4, 1997),[1] known professionally as Real Boston Richey, is an American rapper from Tallahassee, Florida.[3] He is currently signed to Future's record label Freebandz, and is noted for his usage of Michigan-style hip-hop production.[4] His mixtape Public Housing peaked at number 60 on the Billboard 200.[5]

    Career

    [edit]

    Richey began rapping in 2021 after the passing of his cousin and from a suggestion from his close friends.[2] In March 2022, he released his single "Keep Dissing".[4] In August 2022, Future appeared on his single "Bullseye 2" and gifted Richey a chain after signing him to his Freebandz record label.[6] Also in August 2022, he released a 17-track mixtape titled Public Housing.[7] In October 2022, Lil Durk appeared on his single "Keep Dissing 2" and its subsequent music video.[8]

    Personal life

    [edit]

    In April 2025, Foster was arrested and charged with family violence after allegedly assaulting and choking his girlfriend.[9][10]

    Discography

    [edit]

    Studio albums

    [edit]
    List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
    TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
    US
    [11]    		US
    R&B/HH
    [12]
    Welcome to Bubba Land9442
    Richey Rich
    • Released: November 8, 2024[14]
    • Label: Freebandz, Epic
    • Format: Digital download, streaming
    		48—

    Mixtapes

    [edit]
    List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
    TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
    US
    [15]    		US
    R&B/HH
    [12]    		US Rap
    [16]
    Public Housing
    • Released: August 26, 2022[17]
    • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
    • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
    		603422
    Public Housing, Pt. 2
    • Released: January 6, 2023[18]
    • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
    • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
    		382215

    Extended plays

    [edit]
    List of EPs, with selected details
    TitleEP details
    Trappin & Finessin
    • Released: February 27, 2023[19]
    • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
    • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

    Singles

    [edit]
    List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
    TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
    US
    [20]    		US
    R&B/HH
    [21]    		US
    Rap
    [22]
    "Bullseye"2021———Non-album singles
    "Keep Dissing"2022———
    "Everybody"———Public Housing
    "Certified Dripper"———Non-album singles
    "Keep Dissing 2"
    (with Lil Durk)    		———Public Housing
    "Yes, You Did"———Non-album singles
    "Where You Been"———Public Housing
    "Bullseye"
    (with Future)    		———
    "2 Million Up"
    (with Peezy and Jeezy featuring Rob49)    		———Non-album singles
    "On Site"———Public Housing
    "Win For Losin"2023———
    "Fire in the Booth, Pt. 1"
    (with Charlie Sloth)    		———Non-album singles
    "5 Star"———
    "My Image"———
    "Neck of the Woods"———
    "Send a Blitz"———
    "Keep on Gettin It"———Welcome to Bubba Land
    "Black Truck"———
    "The Type"
    (featuring YTB Fatt)    		———Richey Rich
    "Lose Control"
    (with C Stunna and DJ Drama)    		2024———Still Stuntin
    "Help Me"47913Richey Rich
    "Get in There"
    (featuring GloRilla)    		———
    "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Real Boston Richey - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    2. ^ a b "Real Boston Richey on Dropping Public Housing, Relationship with Future & Wanting to Work with Bad Bunny". The Source. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    3. ^ a b "The Break Presents: Real Boston Richey". XXL. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    4. ^ a b "Listen to Real Boston Richey's "Keep Dissing": The Ones". Pitchfork. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    5. ^ "Billboard 200 Week of September 10, 2022". Billboard. September 10, 2022.
    6. ^ "Future Blesses Real Boston Richey with Icy FBG Chain". HipHopDx. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    7. ^ "Real Boston Richey Drops 17-Track Mixtape Public Housing Watch". HotNewHipHop. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    8. ^ "Real Boston Richey Explains Linking Up With Future & Lil Durk At His Video Shoot: Watch". HotNewHipHop. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
    9. ^ Johnson, Jyesha (2025-04-18). "Rapper Boston Richey accused of choking pregnant ex outside Houston club". KPRC. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
    10. ^ Horvath, Zachary (2025-04-16). "Real Boston Richey Has Bond Revoked By Feds In Felony Family Violence Case". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
    11. ^
    12. ^ a b
    13. ^ Horvath, Zachary (September 9, 2023). "Real Boston Richey Takes On His Second Project "Welcome To Bubba Land" By Himself". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
    14. ^ "Richey Rich – Album by Real Boston Richey". Apple Music. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
    15. ^ @billboardcharts (January 17, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200... #38, @BostonRichey Public Housing, Pt. 2" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Twitter.
    16. ^
    17. ^ Grose, Lawrencia (August 27, 2022). "Real Boston Richey Drops 17-Track Mixtape "Public Housing"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
    18. ^ "Spotify – Real Boston Richey – Public Housing, Pt. 2". Spotify. January 6, 2023.
    19. ^ "Spotify – Real Boston Richey – Trappin & Finessin". Spotify. February 27, 2023.
    20. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
    21. ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Songs chart:
    22. ^ Peaks on the Hot Rap Songs chart:
    23. ^ "American certifications – Real Boston Richey". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
    [edit]
    Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Real_Boston_Richey&oldid=1316304500"
      Real Boston Richey
      Born
      Jalen Taheen Foster

      (1997-02-04) February 4, 1997 (age 28)
      Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.[1]
      OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.[2]
      Genres
      Occupations
      • Rapper
      • songwriter
      Years active2021–present[3]
      LabelsFreebandz

      Jalen Taheen Foster (born February 4, 1997),[1] known professionally as Real Boston Richey, is an American rapper from Tallahassee, Florida.[3] He is currently signed to Future's record label Freebandz, and is noted for his usage of Michigan-style hip-hop production.[4] His mixtape Public Housing peaked at number 60 on the Billboard 200.[5]

      Career

      Richey began rapping in 2021 after the passing of his cousin and from a suggestion from his close friends.[2] In March 2022, he released his single "Keep Dissing".[4] In August 2022, Future appeared on his single "Bullseye 2" and gifted Richey a chain after signing him to his Freebandz record label.[6] Also in August 2022, he released a 17-track mixtape titled Public Housing.[7] In October 2022, Lil Durk appeared on his single "Keep Dissing 2" and its subsequent music video.[8]

      Personal life

      In April 2025, Foster was arrested and charged with family violence after allegedly assaulting and choking his girlfriend.[9][10]

      Discography

      Studio albums

      List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
      TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
      US
      [11]      		US
      R&B/HH
      [12]
      Welcome to Bubba Land9442
      Richey Rich
      • Released: November 8, 2024[14]
      • Label: Freebandz, Epic
      • Format: Digital download, streaming
      		48—

      Mixtapes

      List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
      TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
      US
      [15]      		US
      R&B/HH
      [12]      		US Rap
      [16]
      Public Housing
      • Released: August 26, 2022[17]
      • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
      • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
      		603422
      Public Housing, Pt. 2
      • Released: January 6, 2023[18]
      • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
      • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
      		382215

      Extended plays

      List of EPs, with selected details
      TitleEP details
      Trappin & Finessin
      • Released: February 27, 2023[19]
      • Label: Freebandz, Open Shift
      • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

      Singles

      List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
      TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
      US
      [20]      		US
      R&B/HH
      [21]      		US
      Rap
      [22]
      "Bullseye"2021———Non-album singles
      "Keep Dissing"2022———
      "Everybody"———Public Housing
      "Certified Dripper"———Non-album singles
      "Keep Dissing 2"
      (with Lil Durk)      		———Public Housing
      "Yes, You Did"———Non-album singles
      "Where You Been"———Public Housing
      "Bullseye"
      (with Future)      		———
      "2 Million Up"
      (with Peezy and Jeezy featuring Rob49)      		———Non-album singles
      "On Site"———Public Housing
      "Win For Losin"2023———
      "Fire in the Booth, Pt. 1"
      (with Charlie Sloth)      		———Non-album singles
      "5 Star"———
      "My Image"———
      "Neck of the Woods"———
      "Send a Blitz"———
      "Keep on Gettin It"———Welcome to Bubba Land
      "Black Truck"———
      "The Type"
      (featuring YTB Fatt)      		———Richey Rich
      "Lose Control"
      (with C Stunna and DJ Drama)      		2024———Still Stuntin
      "Help Me"47913Richey Rich
      "Get in There"
      (featuring GloRilla)      		———
      "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

      References

      1. ^ a b Simpson, Paul. "Real Boston Richey - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      2. ^ a b "Real Boston Richey on Dropping Public Housing, Relationship with Future & Wanting to Work with Bad Bunny". The Source. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      3. ^ a b "The Break Presents: Real Boston Richey". XXL. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      4. ^ a b "Listen to Real Boston Richey's "Keep Dissing": The Ones". Pitchfork. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      5. ^ "Billboard 200 Week of September 10, 2022". Billboard. September 10, 2022.
      6. ^ "Future Blesses Real Boston Richey with Icy FBG Chain". HipHopDx. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      7. ^ "Real Boston Richey Drops 17-Track Mixtape Public Housing Watch". HotNewHipHop. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      8. ^ "Real Boston Richey Explains Linking Up With Future & Lil Durk At His Video Shoot: Watch". HotNewHipHop. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
      9. ^ Johnson, Jyesha (2025-04-18). "Rapper Boston Richey accused of choking pregnant ex outside Houston club". KPRC. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
      10. ^ Horvath, Zachary (2025-04-16). "Real Boston Richey Has Bond Revoked By Feds In Felony Family Violence Case". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
      11. ^
        • Welcome to Bubba Land: "Billboard 200 Albums: Week of September 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Public Housing: "Billboard 200 Albums: Week of September 10, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Public Housing, Pt. 2: "Billboard 200 Albums: Week of September 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Richey Rich: "Billboard 200 Albums: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
      12. ^ a b
        • Welcome to Bubba Land: "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of September 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Public Housing: "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of Week of September 10, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Public Housing, Pt. 2: "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
      13. ^ Horvath, Zachary (September 9, 2023). "Real Boston Richey Takes On His Second Project "Welcome To Bubba Land" By Himself". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
      14. ^ "Richey Rich – Album by Real Boston Richey". Apple Music. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
      15. ^ @billboardcharts (January 17, 2023). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200... #38, @BostonRichey Public Housing, Pt. 2" (Tweet). Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Twitter.
      16. ^
        • Public Housing: "Top Rap Albums: Week of September 10, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
        • Public Housing, Pt. 2: "Top Rap Albums: Week of January 21, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
      17. ^ Grose, Lawrencia (August 27, 2022). "Real Boston Richey Drops 17-Track Mixtape "Public Housing"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
      18. ^ "Spotify – Real Boston Richey – Public Housing, Pt. 2". Spotify. January 6, 2023.
      19. ^ "Spotify – Real Boston Richey – Trappin & Finessin". Spotify. February 27, 2023.
      20. ^ Peaks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
        • "Help Me": "Billboard Hot 100: Week of November 23, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
      21. ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Songs chart:
        • "Help Me": "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of November 30, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
      22. ^ Peaks on the Hot Rap Songs chart:
        • "Help Me": "Hot Rap Songs: August 24, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
      23. ^ "American certifications – Real Boston Richey". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
      • Real Boston Richey discography at Discogs
      Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Real_Boston_Richey&oldid=1316304500"