Biography
Jayda Cheaves, also known as Jayda Wayda or Jayda Ayanna, is a social media personality, entrepreneur, model, and YouTuber based in the United States. She has built a strong online presence, gaining a significant following on Instagram and other platforms. Beyond social media, Jayda Cheaves is a successful businesswoman, running a brand that offers clothing, hair bundles, accessories, and beauty products. She has been known by various names over the years, including Jayda Chaves, a name from her childhood. Jayda Cheaves is also recognized for her past relationship with rapper Lil Baby, with whom she shares a son.
Profile
- Name: Jayda Cheaves
- Birth name: Jayda Ayanna Cheaves
- Birthday: September 25th, 1997
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Height: 155 cm
- Instagram: @jaydacheaves
- Twitter: @waaydamin
Career
Jayda Cheaves is a social media influencer, entrepreneur, and YouTuber known for her strong presence on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and YouTube. With over 6 million followers on Instagram and more than 500,000 on Twitter, she has built a massive online audience. Her YouTube channel, launched in 2018, has nearly 400,000 subscribers and over 9.8 million views, where she shares lifestyle vlogs, beauty tips, product reviews, and glimpses into her personal life.
Jayda Cheaves’s journey into entrepreneurship began when she started reselling her weekend outfits on Poshmark, which eventually led her to launch her own clothing brand at just 16. Over time, she expanded her business to include hair care, beauty products, wigs, and accessories, selling them through her online store. Her influence in the fashion and beauty industry has allowed her to collaborate with major brands such as Fashion Nova, Savage x Fenty, Pretty Little Thing, and Guardianlooks Brand Official. She is also the founder of Waydamin, her own clothing and fashion brand.
Her success has made her an inspiration for young women looking to pursue their passions and start their own businesses. In 2018, she published “The Young Boss Blueprint: 15 Important Steps to Becoming a Young Boss,” offering insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. With her growing influence, Jayda Cheaves has been featured in top publications such as Essence, Forbes, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, and Teen Vogue. Beyond business, she gained widespread attention for her past relationship with rapper Lil Baby, with whom she shares a son.
She is also an actress, having appeared in several TV series and films such as Bid for Love (2022), The Impact: Atlanta (2022) and The Real (2021).
Personal Life
Early Life
Jayda Cheaves grew up with her two siblings, a younger brother named Len and a younger sister, Jazmine Cheaves, who is also a social media influencer, singer, and businesswoman. Their mother, Tricia Cheaves, played a significant role in their upbringing. Jayda attended Windsor Forest High School and graduated in 2015 before enrolling at the University of Georgia.
From a young age, Jayda displayed an entrepreneurial mindset. She began selling her grandmother’s baked goods at school and later resold her barely worn clothes on Poshmark. At 16, she officially stepped into the business world, launching her own brand and selling wigs, clothes, accessories, and other hair-related products.
In 2017, Jayda left her parents’ home and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue her business aspirations. She initially opened a small outlet specializing in hair products. While the venture taught her valuable lessons in customer service and business management, she soon realized she could not meet the quality standards she aimed for. This experience led her to refine her approach and establish her fashion brand, Waydamin, which has since become a successful enterprise.
Relationships
Jayda Cheaves is currently single and focused on raising her son, Loyal Armani, while expanding her business. Over the years, she has been linked to several high-profile relationships. She reportedly dated Kodak Black between 2016 and 2017 and was briefly connected to Lil Duke, though their relationship was never confirmed.
Her most well-known relationship was with rapper Lil Baby (Dominique Jones), whom she first started dating in 2016. Their relationship was on and off, and after a brief breakup, they reconciled in 2017. In February 2019, they welcomed their son, Loyal Armani, and later moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles. However, their relationship faced multiple challenges, including cheating allegations involving Lil Baby and adult film actress Ms. London in late 2020. Ms. London claimed Lil Baby paid $6,000 for an encounter, though he denied the allegations and accused Jayda of using his name for attention.
The couple continued their tumultuous relationship but reportedly split again in March 2022, with both posting cryptic messages about moving on. Jayda Cheaves hinted at the breakup with the statement, “Everything comes to an end. Never force it. Be happy.” Around this time, rumors surfaced that she had been texting rapper Bow Wow, which allegedly contributed to the breakup. However, both Bow Wow and Jayda Cheaves denied any romantic involvement, with Bow Wow stating that he respected Lil Baby and had no part in their separation.
Arrested for Gun Possession
Jayda Cheaves and her friend Gregory Wright faced legal trouble while traveling in Jamaica. The two were arrested at Sangster International Airport after authorities discovered two 9mm pistols and 15 rounds of ammunition in their luggage. Possessing illegal firearms and ammunition in Jamaica is a serious offense, leading to their immediate detention. The incident quickly gained media attention, as Jayda is a well-known social media personality and entrepreneur. Following their arrest, the two were taken into custody for further investigation, and legal proceedings were initiated.
Net Worth
Jayda Cheaves has built a successful career as an entrepreneur and social media influencer, accumulating an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2023, according to sources like The Success Bug, Distractify, and HotNewHipHop. However, there is no official confirmation of this figure.
Fun Facts
- Jayda Wayda is responsible for the writing of “The Young Boss.”
- She loves to wear expensive jewellery, particularly necklaces and bracelets.
- She is a huge supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement.
- She goes to the gym frequently.
- She loves tattoos and has several of them.
- She has a pet dog.
- In January 2021, Cheaves was on the cover page of Prema Magazine.
