Punch (rapper)

Punch
Birth nameTerrence Louis Henderson Jr.
Also known asPunchino
OriginCarson, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
  • talent manager
InstrumentVocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsTop Dawg
Member ofA Room Full of Mirrors

Terrence Louis Henderson Jr.,[1] better known by his stage name Punch, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive and talent manager from Carson, California. He is best known for being the president of independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).[2][3][4] He has also executive produced several successful albums, including Kendrick Lamar's Section.80[5] (2011), Schoolboy Q's Habits & Contradictions[6] (2012), Terrace Martin's 3ChordFold,[7] (2013) and more. Aside from his solo musical career, Punch is a member of hip hop collective A Room Full of Mirrors, alongside fellow rappers Daylyt, Nick Grant, The Ichiban Don, Lyric Michelle, Hari, and more.[8][9]

  1. ^ "Punch on Instagram: "Michael Anthony Jones and Terrence Louis Henderson Jr. Or Mike Mike and Punchino. Lol. Circa 1994"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  2. ^ Tardio, Andres (March 7, 2016). "TDE's Punch Discusses His Debut Album". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Ivey, Justin (February 13, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar Is Upset Beyonce Didn't Win Album of the Year at 2017 Grammy Awards". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "TDE's Punch Reveals Kendrick Lamar's Tupac Connection and More". radio.com. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  6. ^ "Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions (CDr, Album)". Discogs.com. 2015-01-08. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  7. ^ "3chordfold - Terrace Martin | Credits". AllMusic. 2013-08-13. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  8. ^ "Punch, Daylyt & More Spit Bars on a Room Full of Mirrors' "RAWAR"". HNHH. 21 April 2021.
  9. ^ "TDE's Punch Introduces New Collective a Room Full of Mirrors, Announces Visual EP Release Date". Billboard. 29 November 2021.