Joyner Lucas | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Lucas performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gary Maurice Lucas |
| Born | August 17, 1988 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Formerly of | Film Skool Rejekts |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | joynerlucas |
Gary Maurice "Joyner" Lucas Jr. (born August 17, 1988)[1] is an American rapper, actor and entrepreneur. Lucas first received widespread exposure and critical acclaim after the release of his single "Ross Capicchioni" in 2015.[2][3] In June 2017, he released his fourth mixtape, 508-507-2209, which was his first on a major label. In November 2017, Lucas released his single "I'm Not Racist", which quickly went viral, gaining him further mainstream attention. The video was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Music Video at the 61st Grammy Awards. Since 2016, Lucas has also become known for remixing popular hip hop songs like "Gucci Gang" by Lil Pump, "Bank Account" by 21 Savage, "Panda" by Desiigner, "DNA" by Kendrick Lamar and many others. In October 2018, he announced his debut studio album ADHD, which was released in 2020.
Outside of music, Lucas co-founded the music technology platform Tully in 2015, with manager Dhruv Joshi.[4][5]
- ^ "Joyner Lucas Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & Mor..." AllMusic. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (August 29, 2017). "Joyner Lucas Interview on New Album '(508) 507-2209'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2020.
- ^ Robertson, Darryl (May 22, 2015). "Joyner Lucas Releases Moving Video About Gang Initiation, 'Ross Capicchioni'". Vibe. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ Ivey, Justin (April 19, 2020). "Joyner Lucas Explains Why He Created Tully App Following Sony Music Investment". Hip Hop DX. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Stassen, Murray (November 17, 2020). "Sony-Backed Music Creation Startup Tully, Founded by Joyner Lucas and Manager Dhruv Joshi, Launches New Premium Platform". Music Business Worldwide. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2021.