Prof (rapper)

Not to be confused with Proof (rapper).

Prof
Prof in concert at the 2010 Soundset Music Festival
Prof in concert at the 2010 Soundset Music Festival
Background information
Birth nameJacob Lukas Anderson[1]
Born (1984-04-29) April 29, 1984 (age 40)[2][3]
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2000–present
Labels
Websitehttps://www.profgampo.com

Jacob Lukas Anderson (born April 29, 1984), better known by his stage name Prof, is an American rapper, singer, and producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He released his first full-length album, Project Gampo, in 2007[4] and has since released six additional albums and three EPs. In 2012, City Pages named Prof on their list of Minnesota's 20 best rappers.[5] He was formerly signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment.

  1. ^ "ACTION". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Prof's 27th Birthday and More! (Short). Minneapolis: Stophouse Music Group. May 4, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2014 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Prof (April 29, 2013). "Happy birthday to the most injured man in rap, PROF!". Facebook. Prof. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  4. ^ "Project Gampo, by Prof". Prof. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference best19 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).