| Revision as of 16:49, 15 February 2020 editBonnie13J (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users20,656 edits Updated infobox← Previous edit | Revision as of 01:48, 16 March 2020 edit undo72.70.37.196 (talk) 22Gz was born on November 29, 1997, according to AllMusic.Next edit → | ||
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| | birth_name = Jeffrey Alexander | | birth_name = Jeffrey Alexander | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|11|29}} | ||
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| | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Rapper}} | ||
| | instrument = Vocals | | instrument = Vocals | ||
| | years_active = 2016–present | | years_active = 2016–present | ||
| | label = ]<ref>https://press.atlanticrecords.com/22gz/|title= Atlantic Reocrds 22Gz Press Page</ref> | | label = ]<ref>https://press.atlanticrecords.com/22gz/|title= Atlantic Reocrds 22Gz Press Page</ref> | ||
| | website = https://www.22gzofficial.com/ | | website = {{URL|https://www.22gzofficial.com/}} | ||
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| '''Jeffrey Alexander''', known professionally as '''22Gz''', is an American |
'''Jeffrey Alexander''' (born November 29, 1997),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/22gz-mn0003774097/biography}}</ref> known professionally as '''22Gz''', is an American rapper from the ] section of ], ]. He is credited for pioneering the Brooklyn ] scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/22gz-proves-hes-the-brooklyn-drill-general-in-funk-flex-freestyle-news.101657.html|title=22Gz Proves He's The Brooklyn Drill General In Funk Flex Freestyle|website=HotNewHipHop}}</ref> Alexander's work has garnered mainstream attention and earned him the reputation as an up-and-coming rapper,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/rappers-to-watch-2020/|title=Rappers to Watch in 2020|website=Complex}}</ref> although he has been rapping since 2016. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| According to Alexander, he started his entertainment career on the ] performing ] dance routines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/video/2020/02/22gz-interview-brooklyn-drill/|title=22Gz Wants You to Know He Started It All When It Comes to the Brooklyn Drill Movement|first=Robby Seabrook|last=III|website=XXL Mag}}</ref> | According to Alexander, he started his entertainment career on the ] performing ] dance routines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/video/2020/02/22gz-interview-brooklyn-drill/|title=22Gz Wants You to Know He Started It All When It Comes to the Brooklyn Drill Movement|first=Robby Seabrook|last=III|website=XXL Mag}}</ref> | ||
| ==Musical career== | ==Musical career== | ||
| After releasing the singles "Blixky" and "Suburban" in 2016 and gaining a following from his ] videos, Alexander received the attention from mainstream |
After releasing the singles "Blixky" and "Suburban" in 2016 and gaining a following from his ] videos, Alexander received the attention from mainstream hip hop, eventually joining ]'s Florida-based label, and Atlantic subsidiary, Sniper Gang in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/08/22gz-interview-the-break/|title=The Break Presents: 22Gz|first=Kai|last=Acevedo|website=XXL Mag}}</ref> | ||
| Alexander released his first EP ''The Blixky Tapes'' in July 2019 with Atlantic Records.<ref>https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/22gz-the-blixky-tape-album-stream|- via HYPEBEAST</ref> | Alexander released his first EP ''The Blixky Tapes'' in July 2019 with Atlantic Records.<ref>https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/22gz-the-blixky-tape-album-stream|- via HYPEBEAST</ref> | ||
| ==Legal controversies== | ==Legal controversies== | ||
| In 2019, Alexander, along with four other rappers including ], ], |
In 2019, Alexander, along with four other rappers including ], ], Sheff G, and ], were removed from a New York City music festival at the instruction of the ]. NYPD cited "a higher risk of violence" if the artists were to perform.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/arts/music/rolling-loud-nypd-gangs.html|title=5 Rappers Dropped From New York Music Festival at Police Request|first=Joe|last=Coscarelli|date=October 12, 2019|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 01:48, 16 March 2020
American rapper| 22Gz | |
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| Birth name | Jeffrey Alexander |
| Born | (1997-11-29) November 29, 1997 (age 27) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Website | www |
Jeffrey Alexander (born November 29, 1997), known professionally as 22Gz, is an American rapper from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, New York. He is credited for pioneering the Brooklyn drill scene. Alexander's work has garnered mainstream attention and earned him the reputation as an up-and-coming rapper, although he has been rapping since 2016.
Early life
According to Alexander, he started his entertainment career on the New York City Subway performing showtime dance routines.
Musical career
After releasing the singles "Blixky" and "Suburban" in 2016 and gaining a following from his YouTube videos, Alexander received the attention from mainstream hip hop, eventually joining Kodak Black's Florida-based label, and Atlantic subsidiary, Sniper Gang in 2018.
Alexander released his first EP The Blixky Tapes in July 2019 with Atlantic Records.
Legal controversies
In 2019, Alexander, along with four other rappers including Casanova, Pop Smoke, Sheff G, and Don Q, were removed from a New York City music festival at the instruction of the New York City Police Department. NYPD cited "a higher risk of violence" if the artists were to perform.
References
- https://press.atlanticrecords.com/22gz/%7Ctitle= Atlantic Reocrds 22Gz Press Page
- https://www.allmusic.com/artist/22gz-mn0003774097/biography.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - "22Gz Proves He's The Brooklyn Drill General In Funk Flex Freestyle". HotNewHipHop.
- "Rappers to Watch in 2020". Complex.
- III, Robby Seabrook. "22Gz Wants You to Know He Started It All When It Comes to the Brooklyn Drill Movement". XXL Mag.
- Acevedo, Kai. "The Break Presents: 22Gz". XXL Mag.
- https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/22gz-the-blixky-tape-album-stream%7C- via HYPEBEAST
- Coscarelli, Joe (October 12, 2019). "5 Rappers Dropped From New York Music Festival at Police Request" – via NYTimes.com.