Pressa Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Career, Music, Parents, Siblings

Quinton Armani Gardner, professionally known as Pressa, is a Canadian rapper and singer from Toronto, celebrated for his melodic trap style and introspective lyrics drawn from a challenging upbringing in the city’s Jane and Finch neighborhood.

He first gained widespread recognition with his 2016 breakout single “Novacane”, produced by Murda Beatz, which earned cosigns from major artists like Drake and The Weeknd.

Pressa’s career highlights include opening for Drake on the 2017 Boy Meets World Tour and collaborations with figures such as Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, and Coi Leray, solidifying his status as a key voice in Canadian hip-hop with a focus on street life, resilience, and personal growth.

Profile

• Full Name: Quinton Armani Gardner
• Stage Name: Pressa
• Born: 10 May, 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer
• Height: 1.73m
• Parents: Mark Anthony Gardner (Prestige) and Mrs. Gardner
• Siblings: Chermar Gardner
• Girlfriends: Coi Leray (ex)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Quinton Armani Gardner was born on May 10, 1996, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Mark Anthony Gardner, known as Prestige, a Jamaican father with a history of criminal involvement, and a Filipino mother whose name remains private.

He grew up alongside his older brother Chermar in the Driftwood area of the Jane and Finch neighborhood, a community marked by poverty and gang activity, after his father was sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder when Quinton was just five weeks old.

His mother raised the boys single-handedly amid these hardships.

Pressa attended local schools in Toronto but dropped out of high school to pursue music full-time, influenced by reggae from his uncles and hip-hop icons like 2Pac; no higher education or specific degrees are publicly known.

His ethnicity is Jamaican-Filipino, and his religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Pressa began his music career in 2015 by uploading tracks to YouTube and SoundCloud from his Toronto neighborhood, starting with “Wass Gang”, a tribute to his late friend Kwasi “Wassi” Skene-Peters who was killed in a police shootout.

This gritty collaboration with local rappers like Robin Banks gained over 3.5 million views, marking his entry into the underground scene.

His true breakthrough came in January 2016 with “Deadmihana”, which amassed 2.6 million YouTube views and caught the attention of major artists like Meek Mill and Drake, leading to early cosigns.

Despite legal troubles, including bail for kidnapping charges tied to gang affiliations with the Young Buck Killers, Pressa persisted, releasing his debut mixtape Press Machine in March 2017, featuring the hit “Novacane” produced by Murda Beatz, which went viral and established his signature high-pitched, Auto-Tune-heavy flow.

Pressa’s profile exploded in 2017 when he opened for Drake on the European leg of the Boy Meets World Tour, his first live performances despite being on bail, drawing media scrutiny but boosting his visibility.

That December, “Canada Goose” featuring Tory Lanez became a massive hit, earning platinum certification and over 23 million YouTube views, while he signed with his own Blue Feathers Records.

In 2018, he expanded internationally with “Sexy” alongside UK rapper Giggs and “420 in London” with Lil Uzi Vert, plus features on tracks like 6ixBuzz’s “Up & Down” with Houdini.

His 2019 debut album Prestige, named after his father, topped iTunes Canada’s hip-hop charts with guest spots from Burna Bandz and Lil Richie, and collaborations like “Vida Loca” with Russ Millions and Taze.

Signing with Sony Music Canada in 2020 alongside Blue Feathers, he released “O.T.M. (Out The Mud)” and “96 Freestyle”, transitioning toward mainstream success amid personal losses like Houdini’s death.

Pressa solidified his influence through the 2020 EP Gardner Express and its 2021 deluxe edition, featuring “Attachments” with ex-girlfriend Coi Leray that went gold in Canada and amassed over 46 million streams, alongside collabs with Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow, and Jackboy.

Tracks like “Blackberry Zap” and “Head Tap” highlight his melodic trap evolution, earning Juno nominations for Rap Recording of the Year.

His 2023 single “Unfollow Me” and 2024 releases such as “The Jungle” and “War Ready” reflect ongoing growth, with features on projects like Bandokay’s work and unreleased cuts with Smiley.

Despite past legal battles cleared in 2017, Pressa’s raw storytelling from Driftwood roots continues to resonate, inspiring Toronto’s next generation while he builds a global presence from Los Angeles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @pressa.armani
• Facebook Handle: Pressa
• Twitter Handle: @pressa_bfr

Personal Life

Pressa, maintains a private romantic life following his high-profile relationship with rapper Coi Leray, which began in April 2021 and ended amicably in 2023 to focus on their careers, as Leray cited the challenges of their rising fame and cross-border dynamics.

The pair collaborated on the gold-certified “Attachments”, but no children resulted from the relationship, and Pressa has none publicly known.

Discography

• Wass Gang (2015)
• Deadmihana (2016)
• Novacane (2017)
• Canada Goose (2017)
• Sexy (2017)
• Press Machine (2017)
• Press a Brick (2017)
• 420 in London (2018)
• Up & Down (2018)
• Prestige (2019)
• Vida Loca (2019)
• O.T.M. (Out The Mud) (2020)
• 96 Freestyle (2020)
• Gardner Express (2020)
• Attachments (2021)
• Unfollow Me (2023)
• The Jungle (2024)
• War Ready (2024)

Net Worth

Pressa has an estimated net worth of $1 million.

His fortune primarily builds from streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, where hits such as “Canada Goose” exceed 23 million views and “Novacane” has driven millions more, coupled with earnings from mixtapes like Press Machine and his 2019 debut album Prestige that topped Canadian charts.