JBee is a rapper and hip-hop recording artist who has taken the music industry by storm with his versatile and dynamic style.
He is of Ghanaian descent and was born in London, England, where he grew up listening to various genres of music such as trap, drill, Afro-swing, highlife and hiplife.
His most famous singles include “4:00 AM”, “Talk Show” and “Next up: S4-E2, Part 2”which has garnered millions of views on YouTube and Spotify.
He has also collaborated with rappers such as Deno Driz and Aitch. He is one of the most popular and influential rappers in the UK and Ghana, with over 200 million streams on various music platforms.
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- Full name: Joshua Kwame Boateng
- Nickname: Jbee
- Date of Birth: April 4, 2002
- Age: 21
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: London, England
- Nationality: British, Ghanaian
- Occupation: Rapper, hip-hop recording artist
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Kwame Boateng (father), Abena Boateng (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
JBee, 21, was born Joshua Kwame Boateng in London, England on April 4, 2002. He is the only child of Kwame and Abena Boateng, both Ghanaian immigrants.
He grew up in a modest flat in Hackney, where he was exposed to a variety of cultures and musical styles. He attended St Thomas More Catholic School, where he developed an interest in rap and hip-hop music.
At the age of 13, he began writing lyrics and improvising with his friends. He also learned to play piano and guitar, which helped him create his own beats and melodies.
He is influenced by artists like Drake, Stormzy, Wizkid and Sarkodie.
Personal life
JBee is currently single and not in an open relationship with anyone. He prefers to keep his personal life private and focus on his music career.
He has a very close relationship with his parents and often visits them in Ghana. He is proud of his Ghanaian heritage and incorporates elements of Ghanaian culture into his music.
He speaks fluent English and Twi, an Akan dialect. He is also a devout Christian and attends church regularly. He enjoys playing video games, watching movies and traveling.
He has a tattoo of a lion on his chest, symbolizing his strength and courage.
Profession
JBee started his music career in 2018 with the release of his first single, “4 A.M.” on SoundCloud. The song was a huge success and earned him a lot of attention and fans.
He subsequently released several singles, such as “Talking Stage”, “Next Steps: S4-E2, Part 2”, and “No limit”, Showing his versatility and talent.
He also sang lead vocals on other artists’ songs, such as Deno Driz’s “boundary” and Aitch’sMake It Shake Remix“.
He signed a record deal with Sony Music in 2019 and released his debut EP, “JBee Season”, These include the hit track “Blessings,” “Ghana Boy“, and “Trust issues”.
The EP was well received by critics and fans alike and earned him nominations for several awards including the MOBO, BRIT and BET Awards.
He has also performed at festivals and events such as Wireless Festival, Glastonbury Festival and Afro Nation Festival. He is currently working on his debut album, which is expected to be released in 2024.
net worth
JBee’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000.
He makes money from music sales, streaming, touring and endorsements, including for Adidas, Pepsi and Beats by Dre.
dispute
JBee faced criticism and boycott from people who accused him of being too westernized and not authentic enough.
He has also been compared and contrasted with other rappers like Stormzy, Dave and Headie One.
He responded to the criticism and comparisons, saying he is proud of his own identity and style and does not try to imitate or compete with anyone.
He also said he appreciates and supports all kinds of music and artists and believes in diversity and unity.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @jbeeofficial
- Twitter account: @jbee
Discography
- 4 AM
- Conversation Stage
- Next step
- No limit
- bless
- Ghanaian boy
- Trust issues
- boundary
- taste
- bad habits
- mood
- elasticity
- Come closer
- vitality
- shine
