Bleu Davinci is a popular American actor, internet sensation, songwriter, and rapper. The Los Angeles star starred in Tupac Shakur’s biopic, “All Eyez on Me,” released in 2017. Bleu DaVinci made headlines after his involvement in the narcotics case with the Black Mafia Family (BMF), headed by Southwest T and Big Meech.
DaVinci was born on the 27th of February 1979 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was imprisoned for his involvement in the BMF narcotics case. He served his jail term with Puff Daddy’s cousin, Darry ‘Poppa” Taylor.
Bleu Davinci has lots of projects to his name, including Respect the Unexpected and Angels and Demons, released in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
Bleu DaVinci Biography
| Real Name | Barima McKnight |
| Nickname/Stage Name | Bleu DaVinci |
| Date of Birth | February 27, 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Height | 5′ 8″ |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Wife | Keely Hill |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Profession/Sources of Income | Rapper, Songwriter, Actor |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Early Life
Barima McKnight, popularly known as Bleu Davinci, was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 1978. He is a citizen of the United States but may be addressed as a Black American.
Barima had his primary education in a private school in his neighborhood and graduated from a prestigious high school. However, he doesn’t reveal details of his educational and academic background.
Career
Bleu Davinci moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he was hired to traffic narcotics by a notorious money laundering and drug organization, the Black Mafia Family (BMF). BMF hired more than 500 people nationwide and profited from selling illicit drugs. The organization had a record label, and he was the sole artist on the record label.
Although many may argue he is an average or mediocre musician, his songs were well-known. Due to his songs’ popularity and record label, BMF, became a big name in the American music industry.
BMF’s drug dealing operations were exposed, and in 2005, Bleu Davinci was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in drug trafficking. He got out of jail in 2011 and went back to making music.
Bleu DaVinci released his first mixtape, “The Davinci Code” under the Black Mafia Family record label. On September 5, 2006, Bleu released his debut studio album, “The World Is BMF (Vol 2)”. On March 18, 2020, he dropped another album, “The DaVinci Code,” with DJ Magicmike-Spud and DJ Magicmike-Mike under BMF Entertainment Inc.
His third studio album, “Swishgang North and BMF Entertainment Presents Northern Mobb” was released on March 30, 2020. In 2015, he featured Rick Ross on a song titled “Rich Nigga Walk Thru”. Bleu released two albums, “The World Is BMF’s” and “Angeles & Demons” in 2021. Bleu mentions Andre Louis “Mac Dre” Hicks and John “Ras Kass” Austin IV as his sources of inspiration.
Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
Bleu Davinci stands at the height of 5’8” (1.77m). Also, he weighs around 73kg.
Personal Life
Bleu Davinci is married to Keely Hill, a model, actor, internet star, and entrepreneur. Bleu has a son named Xavier McKnight with Keely Hill. However, he has three children; two songs (Melaka and Brandon McKnight) and a daughter (Madisyn McKnight) from his previous relationship. His previous romantic information is a mystery.
Bleu Davinci has over 175,000 followers on Instagram. He uploads pictures and videos to engage his fans on his Facebook and Instagram pages.
Bleu DaVinci Net Worth
Bleu DaVinci has an estimated net worth of around $2 million to $5 million. He made his money from his professional music career and his involvement with BMF’s drug dealings.
Black Mafia Family made more than $270 million in profit from drug sales, and Bleu could have made millions from his involvement with the organization. However, it’s unclear if the properties and proceeds from his drug sales were confiscated at the time of his arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Bleu DaVinci’s real name?
Bleu Davinci’s real name is Barima McKnight.
Why is Bleu Davinci famous?
Bleu Davinci is famous for making rap/hip-hop music.
Who is Bleu Davinci’s wife?
Bleu Davinci’s wife’s name is Keely Hill, and she is an entrepreneur and model.
What happened to Bleu DaVinci?
Bleu DaVinci was sentenced for handling drugs and cash for Black Mafia Family.
Did Bleu DaVinci Tell of Black Mafia Family?
Bleu DaVinci was accused of snitching on BMF. He has been called out for being a federal informant since he was released from jail. DaVinci warned In Da Club crooner and executive producer of 50 Cent, indicating that he won’t be pleased if the Black Mafia Family TV series depicts in a bad light.
Which members of BMF snitched on Big Meech?
William Marshall and Omari McCree allegedly snitched on BMF founder Demetrius Flenory. The police used the pair to set up Big Meech and his brother, Southwest T, for their involvement in money laundering and drug trafficking.