Johnny Reed McKinsey, who is known to the public under the creative pseudonym Jay Rock, is a talented rapper, actor, and producer. He also managed to become famous as a songwriter and music writer.
The American rapper, along with Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul and Schoolboy Q, grew up in one of Watts' most crime-ridden neighborhoods. This place is "famous" for gunfights, drug sales and a low level of social life. It is known for certain that Jay Rock is a member of the Bounty Hunter Bloods gang.
The Bounty Hunter Watts Bloods (Bounty Hunter Bloods) are a predominantly African-American street gang located in the Nickerson Gardens community housing projects in Watts, Los Angeles.
Childhood and youth of Jay Rock
Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr. was born on March 31, 1985. The guy lived in one of the most criminal areas of his city. Chaos and anarchy reigned there. This fact influenced the character, music and fate of the rapper.
Almost nothing is known about Joni's childhood. Having become famous, the guy shared information that he was raised in a poor family. Often there was nothing to eat at home. Due to lack of money, he had to wander and steal. As a teenager, he first tried drugs and alcohol.
The artist repeatedly went to jail. And all because of the cases that he did in the bandit group Bounty Hunter Bloods. This continued until 2007.
After a business proposal sent by a well-known company, Johnny Reed McKinsey (Jr.) was left behind, and a new rap and hip-hop star, Jay Rock, was born.
The creative path of Jay Rock
Jay Rock's singing career began in 2003. Then the performer decided to tell rap fans about the difficulties of a criminal life. Anthony Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, was the first to notice him. In 2005, he invited the talented rapper to sign a contract, and he accepted.
In 2009, he presented a collaboration with Warner Bros. Records and Tech N9ne. However, the cooperation was not productive. Popularity hit the rapper after working with Strange Music.
Jay Rock did not lose hope to release a hit. In 2011, he presented his debut album to fans of his work. We are talking about the plate Follow Me Home. The pearl of the collection was the track All My Life (In the Ghetto).
In November 2013, Rock revealed that he would release his second studio album in a year. Following this announcement, the following year the label's CEO TDE confirmed that Jay Rock would be the face of the company.
The rapper presented the second studio album to the public only in 2015. The record was called "90059". The collection got its name from the postal code of Jay Rock's hometown. The release of the LP was supported by three singles: Money Trees Deuce, Gumbo, as well as the main song "90059".
The compilation peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 chart. During the first week, fans bought 19 copies of the LP. "90059" was warmly received by reputable music critics.
In 2018, the rapper presented another musical novelty - the third studio album Redemption. The LP received several Grammy nominations for Win King's Dead - Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance, winning the latter.
Redemption debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard 200. To date, this album is considered the best LP in the rapper's discography.
The personal life of a rapper
Now Jay Rock does not have a permanent life partner. The rapper often gets into the camera lens with charming girls. But none of them have stayed more than one night. The rapper's career is on the rise. Most likely, building a personal life is in the background.
Information about personal and creative life can be found on Jay Rock's social networks. He is active on Instagram and posts fresh photos almost weekly.
Rapper Jay Rock today
In 2020, the rapper took part in the recording of the LP Funeral by Lil Wayne. His verses were liked by fans and music critics. In addition, a number of concerts are planned for 2020. If the event does not interfere with the coronavirus pandemic, then Jay Rock will spend this time on tour.
