9lokkNine
9lokkNine | |
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| Born | Jacquavius Dennard Smith May 1, 2000 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Feature on YNW Melly's "223's" |
Jacquavius Dennard Smith (born May 1, 2000), professionally recognized as 9lokkNine (previously stylized as GlokkNine), is a rapper hailing from Orlando, Florida. He achieved considerable attention through his feature on YNW Melly's 2019 track "223's", which climbed to number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Prior to this, he cultivated a local fanbase with his 2018 releases "10 Percent" and "Crayola", eventually leading to a contract with Birdman's label Cash Money Records, affiliated with Republic Records, in August 2018. His debut single under a major label, "Beef" featuring NLE Choppa and Murda Beatz, came out in 2019 ahead of his commercial mixtape Mind of Destruction; however, neither made an appearance on the charts.
Early life
Born Jacquavius Smith on May 1, 2000, he is of Bahamian, Haitian, and African American heritage. Raised in the western part of Orlando, Florida, he initially pursued ambitions in football before legal troubles during adolescence interrupted this path. His musical style draws inspiration from artists such as T-Pain and Lil Wayne. The moniker he performs under originated from peers calling him "Glock", a nod to his relentless work ethic and perseverance.
Career
Smith debuted with his first EP titled Kold Face Kold Case, consisting of nine tracks, released on January 2, 2018. He then dropped the mixtape Bloodshells Revenge containing eighteen songs on April 17, 2018, followed by a music video for "I Don't Need No Help" on May 8. On July 23, 2018, he unveiled another mixtape titled Loyalty Kill Love with seventeen tracks. Shortly thereafter, on August 3, 2018, he secured a $2 million deal with Birdman’s label Cash Money Records, under the umbrella of Republic Records. Later that year, on December 19, he released the eleven-track mixtape Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas. In April 2019, Smith put out the single "Party Pooper".
Following the incarceration of YNW Melly in August 2019, the song "223's" featuring Smith was commercially released by 300 Entertainment. Originally featured on the December mixtape Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas, this track gained traction particularly through TikTok and reached number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart while earning double platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
On October 25, 2019, Smith introduced his sixteen-track mixtape Mind of Destruction, marking his inaugural commercial release through Cash Money and Republic Records. He followed up with the single "Moods" on February 5, 2020. Additionally, Smith appeared at the Rolling Loud Festival held in Miami on May 13, 2018.
Legal issues
Smith’s career has been overshadowed by several legal incidents that have affected both his reputation and professional opportunities. At age fifteen in September 2015, he was detained for aggravated battery involving a firearm and illegal discharge of a weapon, resulting in juvenile detention. Later arrests included charges related to concealed weapon possession, grand theft, marijuana possession in 2018, as well as multiple firearm and drug-related offenses in 2019.
In early 2020, Smith faced charges for carrying a concealed weapon in Miami and was subsequently apprehended due to an outstanding firearm possession warrant in Orlando. By January 2021, he confronted multiple counts of attempted second-degree murder and was later charged with racketeering and conspiracy in June of that year.
His legal troubles culminated in December 2021 when he pled guilty to identity theft alongside possession of unregistered firearms. He received a seven-year federal prison sentence for unlawfully acquiring Paycheck Protection Program funds under another individual’s identity. This conviction has had a profound impact on his career direction and business endeavors.
Mixtapes
| Title | Details | ||
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| Bloodshells Revenge |
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| Loyalty Kill Love |
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| Mind of Destruction |
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| A dash ("—") indicates recordings that did not chart or were not released in specific regions. | |||
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Kold Face Kold Kase |
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As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Beef" (featuring NLE Choppa and Murda Beatz) |
2019 | Mind of Destruction |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Highest chart rankings | Certifications | Album | ||||||
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| US |
US R&B/HH |
AUS |
CAN |
NZ |
SWE |
UK | ||||
| "223's" (YNW Melly featuring 9lokkNine) |
2019 | 34 | 17 | 56 | 27 | 38 | — | 75 |
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Melly vs. Melvin |
| "Tour" (Blueface featuring Asian Doll, NLE Choppa, 9lokkNine, Sada Baby and Kiddo Curry) |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Famous Cryp | |