Teejayx6 | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dallas Antoino Asberry |
Also known as | Teejay Witherspoon |
Born | August 28, 2001 |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | Scam rap |
Occupation(s) |
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Dallas Antoino Asberry, [a] [3] better known by his stage name Teejayx6, is an American rapper. Emerging from the Detroit scene in the late 2010's, he made a name for himself for rapping about scamming, identity theft and credit card fraud with the song " Dark Web" released in 2019. [4] [5] He is called the originator of this subgenre, calling it " scam rap." [6] [7] He is also known for collaborating with fellow Detroit rapper Kasher Quon on their "Dynamic Duo" series. [8]
On June 13, 2019, he released his debut album Under Pressure. [9] On August 13, 2019, he released the video for the single "Swipe Story" after he staged an arrest by the United States Marshals Service for a promotional stunt during a show in Los Angeles, and later staging his "release". [10] [11][ clarification needed]
In June 2020, he released "Black Lives Matter," hiring producer TM88 and speaks about the Black Lives Matter movement and how he feels as a Black man in America. [12] [13] The song pays tribute to George Floyd as well. [14]
On December 13, 2019, he released Black Air Force Activity 1, which included the single "Dark Web." [15] In February 2020, he released the single "On Tour" a song written on an airplane while on tour. [16] [17] [18]
In August 2020, he collaborated with NLE Choppa with the single "Punchin." [19] [20] That same month, he released Black Air Force Activity: The Reload. [21] In October, he released the album Spooky, which included the song "Stimulus Package" with Kasher Quon, BandGang Lonnie Bands, Boldy James and the Alchemist. [22]
In an interview with Flaunt Magazine, Teejayx6 cited Lil Wayne and Chief Keef as early influences. [23]
Title | Album details |
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No Hand Outs (with 10kkev) |
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Under Pressure |
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Fraudulent Activity |
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The Swipe Lessons |
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Black Air Force Activity 1 |
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X6 |
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Spooky |
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Crime Pays 2 |
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Still Scamming |
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Fraudulent |
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Title | EP details |
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Crime Pays |
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Miami Sessions |
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Only Took 2 Days |
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Out The Mud |
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2020 [24] |
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Generation Scam (with Lex Luger) |
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Teejayx6 | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dallas Antoino Asberry |
Also known as | Teejay Witherspoon |
Born | August 28, 2001 |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | Scam rap |
Occupation(s) |
|
Years active | 2017–present |
Labels |
|
Dallas Antoino Asberry, [a] [3] better known by his stage name Teejayx6, is an American rapper. Emerging from the Detroit scene in the late 2010's, he made a name for himself for rapping about scamming, identity theft and credit card fraud with the song " Dark Web" released in 2019. [4] [5] He is called the originator of this subgenre, calling it " scam rap." [6] [7] He is also known for collaborating with fellow Detroit rapper Kasher Quon on their "Dynamic Duo" series. [8]
On June 13, 2019, he released his debut album Under Pressure. [9] On August 13, 2019, he released the video for the single "Swipe Story" after he staged an arrest by the United States Marshals Service for a promotional stunt during a show in Los Angeles, and later staging his "release". [10] [11][ clarification needed]
In June 2020, he released "Black Lives Matter," hiring producer TM88 and speaks about the Black Lives Matter movement and how he feels as a Black man in America. [12] [13] The song pays tribute to George Floyd as well. [14]
On December 13, 2019, he released Black Air Force Activity 1, which included the single "Dark Web." [15] In February 2020, he released the single "On Tour" a song written on an airplane while on tour. [16] [17] [18]
In August 2020, he collaborated with NLE Choppa with the single "Punchin." [19] [20] That same month, he released Black Air Force Activity: The Reload. [21] In October, he released the album Spooky, which included the song "Stimulus Package" with Kasher Quon, BandGang Lonnie Bands, Boldy James and the Alchemist. [22]
In an interview with Flaunt Magazine, Teejayx6 cited Lil Wayne and Chief Keef as early influences. [23]
Title | Album details |
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No Hand Outs (with 10kkev) |
|
Under Pressure |
|
Fraudulent Activity |
|
The Swipe Lessons |
|
Black Air Force Activity 1 |
|
X6 |
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Spooky |
|
Crime Pays 2 |
|
Still Scamming |
|
Fraudulent |
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Title | EP details |
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Crime Pays |
|
Miami Sessions |
|
Only Took 2 Days |
|
Out The Mud |
|
2020 [24] |
|
Generation Scam (with Lex Luger) |
|
{{
cite journal}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (
link)
{{
cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (
link)