Molly Santana Biography: Age, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Songs, Parents, Teeth, Height, Tour, Wikipedia

Biography

Molly Santana, born Mya Mimi on October 10, 2004, in Fontana, California, is a Japanese and African-American rapper, model, and social media influencer based in Los Angeles.

Rising from a background in streetwear fashion and online content creation, she transitioned into music in 2021 with her debut single “Y They Talk Abt Me?” and EP Molly’s World.

Her breakout came in 2024 with the hit “Chain Swangin” and self-titled debut album, earning her a deal with Victor Victor Records.

Known for her trap and pop-rap style blending raw energy with experimental edge, Santana released her sophomore album Molly and Her Week of Wonders in May 2025, featuring tracks like “Windows Up” and “2 Rich.”

American rapper
Molly Santana
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Mya Mimi
Stage Name:	Molly Santana
Born:	10 October 2004 (age 21 years old)
Place of Birth:	Fontana, California, United States
Nationality:	American, Japanese
Education:	N/A
Height:	167 cm
Parents:	Aiko Santana, Marcus Santana
Siblings:	Kai Santana
Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend • Partner:	Ian (rum.), ZillaKami (2024)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Rapper • Model • Internet Personality
Net Worth:	$1 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Molly Santana, born Mya Mimi on October 10, 2004, in Fontana, California, grew up in a vibrant multicultural household that bridged American hip-hop culture and Japanese traditions.

Her mother, Aiko Santana, a Japanese-born language teacher and former music journalist who interviewed icons like Kanye West during her time with Universal Music in Japan, instilled in her a deep appreciation for lyrical artistry and resilience.

Her father, Marcus Santana, a Compton-raised rap enthusiast with roots in Southern California’s street culture, filled their home with classics from N.W.A., Usher, and Mary J. Blige, shaping Molly’s early musical palette.

Raised alongside her older brother, Kai Santana, who often helped their mother with Japanese-to-English lyric translations, Molly spent parts of her childhood between Los Angeles and Japan.

The family practiced a blend of Shinto-influenced Japanese customs and African-American Baptist traditions, with Sunday church services in California complementing quiet moments of gratitude at home altars honoring ancestors.

This spiritual duality—rooted in her mother’s reverence for kami and her father’s faith in Christian redemption—later echoed in the introspective undertones of her music.

Though she briefly studied fashion in Tokyo, Molly left the program to chase her calling in rap, a decision supported by both parents, who saw in her the same fearless creativity that had defined their own journeys across oceans and cultures.

Career

Molly Santana’s rise began in 2021, when at just 16, she uploaded her debut single “Y They Talk Abt Me?” to SoundCloud. The lo-fi trap track—raw, melodic, and steeped in teenage defiance—quickly gained traction on TikTok and set the tone for her DIY artistry.

That same year, she independently released her first EP, Molly’s World, a six-track project recorded entirely in her bedroom using GarageBand and a $50 microphone. With its mix of plugg-inspired beats and pop-rap melodies, the EP introduced her signature half-sung, half-rapped flow.

By 2022, she had relocated from Fontana to Los Angeles, collaborating with underground producers like CashCache and Outtatown. Her singles “Swag Surfin’,” “Molly & Her Week of Wonders,” and the breakout hit “Chain Swangin” (2023) helped her surpass half a million monthly listeners on Spotify.

“Chain Swangin,” an anthem about confidence and perseverance, reached No. 38 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and landed her a record deal with Victor Victor Worldwide, the Interscope imprint led by Steven Victor and Pusha T.

Her self-titled debut album, Molly Santana (April 2024), expanded her sound across 14 tracks of Gen-Z ambition and emotional candor. Executive-produced by CashCache and featuring Destroy Lonely and Ken Carson, the album debuted at No. 12 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, with highlights like “Windows Up” and “2 Rich” blending hyperpop energy with heavy 808s.

In 2025, she evolved her artistry with her sophomore album, Molly and Her Week of Wonders (May 16). The 12-song project leaned toward reflective storytelling while retaining her bold sonic edge.

Lead single “Kami,” built around a Japanese shamisen sample layered over trap drums, celebrated her cultural roots and reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album’s rollout included sold-out shows at Terminal 5 in New York and The Novo in Los Angeles, plus a viral pop-up performance in Tokyo’s Harajuku district atop a vintage lowrider.

Outside of music, Santana has modelled for brands like Heaven by Marc Jacobs and Nike SB and runs a successful Depop store reselling archival streetwear.

In late 2025, she launched her own imprint, MollyWorld Records, under Victor Victor, with plans to sign and mentor emerging female rappers from the Inland Empire.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Molly Santana
• Instagram: Molly Santana (@mollysantana00)
• YouTube: Molly Santana

Personal Life

Molly Santana, the 21-year-old rapper born Mya Mimi on October 10, 2004, in Fontana, California.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) with a slim, athletic build, she channels her multicultural Japanese and African-American heritage into a style that’s as bold as her trap-infused tracks.

Unmarried and with no public records or mentions of husbands or previous marriages, Santana appears focused on her career rather than settling down, often dodging questions about romance in interviews to maintain privacy.

She has no children, a detail consistent across profiles that highlight her youth and independent hustle from bedroom recordings to sold-out shows.

She’s been linked platonically to fellow rapper Ian as longtime internet friends who bonded pre-fame over music. Unverified social media rumours from 2024 allege a brief involvement with ZillaKami around 2020 when she was 15 or 16, including claims of inappropriate encounters that surfaced on platforms like Reddit and X with purported photo evidence. However, these remain unsubstantiated allegations without official confirmation or legal follow-up.

Beyond that, Santana‘s romantic life stays out of the spotlight, allowing her to prioritize building her empire with Victor Victor Records and her own MollyWorld imprint.

Net Worth

Molly Santana‘s net worth is estimated at around $1 million, reflecting her swift ascent in the rap scene since her 2021 debut.

This figure stems primarily from streaming royalties—pulling in over $13,000 annually from 342,000 monthly Spotify listeners alone—plus earnings from her Victor Victor deal, sold-out tours like the 2025 North American run, and modelling gigs with brands such as Heaven by Marc Jacobs and Nike SB.

Additional revenue flows from merchandise sales via her Depop flips and the launch of MollyWorld Records, with projections suggesting it could double by 2026 amid her Hot 100 charting singles and growing imprint.

Discography

Extended Plays (EPs)

• Molly’s World (December 17, 2021)
• Independent
• 6 tracks: “Y They Talk Abt Me?,” “MollyWorld,” “Swag Surfin’,” “No Cap,” “Flexin,” “Outro”

Studio Albums

• Molly Santana (April 26, 2024)
• Victor Victor Worldwide / Interscope
• 14 tracks
• Key singles: “Chain Swangin,” “Windows Up,” “2 Rich,” “She a Freak”
• Features: Destroy Lonely, Ken Carson
• Peak: #12 Billboard Heatseekers
• Molly and Her Week of Wonders (May 16, 2025)
• Victor Victor Worldwide / MollyWorld Records
• 12 tracks
• Key singles: “Kami,” “Windows Up (Remix),” “2 Rich Pt. 2,” “Harajuku Nights”
• Features: Ian, Veeze
• Peak: #29 Billboard Hot 100 (“Kami”)

Singles (Lead Artist)

• “Y They Talk Abt Me?” (2021)
• “Swag Surfin’” (2022)
• “Chain Swangin” (2023) – Platinum-eligible (RIAA)
• “Windows Up” (2024)
• “2 Rich” (2024)
• “Kami” (2025)
• “Harajuku Nights” (2025)

Guest Appearances

• Ian – “Figure It Out” (from Goodbye & Good Riddance 2, 2024)
• Destroy Lonely – “MollyWorld” (from Love Lasts Forever (Deluxe), 2024)
• Ken Carson – “Overseas” (remix, 2025)

Non-Album Tracks / Loosies

• “Molly & Her Week of Wonders” (2022)
• “Flex Up” (2023)
• “Tokyo Drift” (2023)
• “Shamisen” (2025) – SoundCloud exclusive

Production & Writing Credits

• Co-wrote “Kami” and “Harajuku Nights” with CashCache and Outtatown
• Executive produced both studio albums