Johnathan Jamall Porter, known by his stage name Blueface, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence after his track Respect My Cryppin became a popular meme on social media in 2018. His subsequent release, Thotiana, featuring Cardi B and YG, peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Johnathan Jamall Bio Summary
Full name: Johnathan Jamall Porter
Date of birth: 20th January 1997
Age: 27 years old in 2024
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Current residence: Los Angeles, California
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: African-American
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Black
Gender: Male
Sexual orientation: Straight
Relationship status: Dating
Girlfriend: Chrisean Rock
Children: Two
Siblings: Sister Kali
Education: Arteta High School, Fayetteville State University in North Carolina (dropped out)
Profession: Rapper, songwriter
Record label: Cash Money West
Early Life
Johnathan Jamall was born in Los Angeles, California on January 20, 1997. During his time as a high school student, he attended five different schools, including Tahquitz High School where he was a member of the football team.
Afterward, he enrolled in Fayetteville State University and maintained his involvement in his sport. Nevertheless, Porter ended up leaving the university because of problems with the coaching staff.
Career
Jonathan Jamall Porter made his debut in 2017 in the rap industry by sharing his music on Instagram and SoundCloud. He later adopted the stage name “Blueface Bleedem” and dropped his first single, ‘Deadlocs’.
After being created by Scum_beats, the song received considerable recognition on SoundCloud, accumulating more than 2 million listens. As a result of this achievement, the artist dropped another well-received track titled ‘Thotiana,’ which also exceeded 1 million plays.
Blueface dropped his debut EP, ‘Famous Cryp’, in June 2018, which included popular tracks like ‘Fucced Em’ and ‘Freak Bitch’. The EP was met with widespread praise and garnered millions of streams.
Just two months later, the talented American musician released his second EP, ‘Two Coccy’, featuring guest appearances from Gogettakb, D. Loc, and 1TakeJay, as well as hit singles such as ‘Blow Her Bacc’, ‘Deadlocs pt. 2’, ‘Next Big Thing’, and ‘Respect My Crypn’.
After releasing his song “Respect My Crypn” on WorldstarHipHop’s YouTube channel, Johnathan Jamall gained even more recognition. The video was eventually shared on Twitter and quickly became popular, drawing attention to the rapper’s unique high-pitched vocals and unconventional style.
In November 2018, he agreed with Cash Money West. In the subsequent months, he once again achieved success with the early release of his new song “Bleed It”.
The track’s official video, which was promptly published on the Lyrical Lemonade YouTube channel, gained over 2 million views in just 24 hours. In January 2019, Blueface joined forces with Lil Pump, a rapper from Miami, to collaborate on Scott Storch’s “Bussin”.
Criminal Charges
In November 2022, the polarizing rapper was apprehended in Las Vegas, Nevada, for nearly deadly weapons offenses. Blueface and his entourage purportedly shot at a car outside of a nightclub in response to a disrespectful comment made by the victim about the rapper. He was subsequently freed after posting a $50,000 cash bond.
According to District Court records, Johnathan Jamall may face detention in Clark County for reportedly breaking the terms of his parole and probation sentence after a shooting at a strip club in 2022. A bench warrant for Johnathan Porter’s apprehension was issued by the court on Thursday.
Personal Life
Reports are circulating that the rapper is romantically involved with Bonnie Lashay, a fellow musician recognized for tracks like All Mine, Bad Girl, and That’s My Daddy. Lashay gained attention through her appearance on the reality show Blue Girls Club. Speculation about their relationship sparked in January 2024.
Johnathan Jamall and his high school sweetheart Jaidyn Alexis have two children together. Their first child, son Javaughn J Porter, was born in April 2017, followed by the birth of their daughter in August 2022.
Net Worth
As per multiple reports, it is speculated that Blueface has a net worth of $4 million in 2024. His fortune has been accumulated through his prosperous journey as a rapper, which began in 2017.
