Bodega Bamz

Bodega Bamz
Bodega Bamz in East Harlem, New York, 2019
Background information
Birth nameNathaniel De La Rosa
Also known as
  • Papi
Born (1985-03-17) March 17, 1985
New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active2009–present
Labels
Member ofNo Panty
Website100keepit.bigcartel.com

Nathaniel De La Rosa (born March 17, 1985), known professionally as Bodega Bamz, is an American rapper, songwriter and actor of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, from Spanish Harlem, New York. De La Rosa's 2012 mixtape, Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z featured ASAP Ferg, Joell Ortiz, A$ton Matthews, Tego Calderon and Flatbush Zombies. De La Rosa later collaborated with the Martinez Brothers and released an EP, Sunday Service (2014). In 2015, he released his debut album, Sidewalk Exec. In 2016 he formed the group No Panty, with Joell Ortiz and Nitty Scott, and released the mixtape Westside Highway Story, produced by Salaam Remi. In 2017, he was cast in the Showtime series SMILF.