Joyner Lucas | |
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Birth name | Joyner Maurice Lucas |
Also known as | Future Joyner |
Born |
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
August 17, 1988
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Atlantic Records |
Website | www |
Joyner Lucas (born August 17, 1988), is an American rapper from Worcester, Massachusetts currently signed to Atlantic Records. He garnered widespread exposure and critical praise after the release of his single "Ross Capicchioni" in 2015. In 2017, he released his fourth mixtape (and first on a major label), 508-507-2209.
Joyner Lucas was born on August 17, 1988 and grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He became interested in music after listening to artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, and Method Man. At the age of 7, he began creating rhymes and, by 10 years old, he recorded his first track at a local studio. He attended South High Community School in Worcester.
He signed to Atlantic Records on September 21, 2016. Joyner gained national attention when he appeared on the 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher. He was the first artist to be moved from the web platform of the show to the televised syndication.