Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Johnathan Porter
23/08/2026
Blueface was detained by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies at a Santa Clarita restaurant in an apparent swatting incident, which was broadcast on his livestream. Local reports said authorities determined that no crime had occurred.
18/08/2026
Blueface and his partner Nevaeh Akira welcomed their son, Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr., in August 2026. The birth took place during a livestream, and it marked the couple's first child together.
23/01/2026
Blueface released the official video for VIBES, a collaboration with DDG and Rich the Kid. It was one of several music videos he dropped in the months after his November 2025 prison release.
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Bio/Wiki
| Stage Name | Blueface |
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| Also Known As | Blueface Bleedem, Johnathan Michael Porter |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, Trap, G-funk |
| Years Active | 2017-present |
| Summary | American rapper known for an offbeat flow and viral 2018 singles, including Respect My Cryppin' and DeadLocs. His 2019 remix of Thotiana with Cardi B and YG peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also works as a professional boxer and returned to music in 2026 after a prison sentence, releasing new singles such as VIBES and Better. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'4" |
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| Weight | 160 lbs (as listed during high school) |
| Notable Features | Face tattoos, including a Benjamin Franklin tattoo on his cheek |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Arleta High School, San Fernando Valley |
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| College | Fayetteville State University (football scholarship, left in 2016) |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Grew up in Los Angeles, including Mid-City and Santa Clarita Valley, and later lived in Oakland with his father |
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| Legal Matters | Arrested in November 2022 in connection with a shooting outside a Las Vegas strip club; received a suspended sentence in October 2023. Released from prison in November 2025, and police detained him in Los Angeles in August 2026 during an apparent swatting incident, with no charges reported in coverage. |
Relationships & More
| Former Partner | Chrisean Rock (2020-2023) |
|---|---|
| Current Partner | Nevaeh Akira |
Family
| Children | Four, as listed on Wikipedia |
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| Son | Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr. (born 18/08/2026, with Nevaeh Akira) |
Career
| Debut Album | Find the Beat (13/03/2020), Cash Money / Republic |
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| Record Label | Signed to Cash Money West, the West Coast branch of Cash Money Records, in November 2018 |
| Mixtapes and EPs | Famous Cryp (2018), Two Coccy (2018) |
| Notable Singles | DeadLocs, Thotiana, Respect My Cryppin', Tik Tok (2022), VIBES (2026), Better (2026) |
| Other Ventures | Professional boxer; has competed in sanctioned celebrity boxing bouts, with a further bout reported for spring 2026 |
Style Quotient
| Signature Look | Face tattoos, including a Benjamin Franklin tattoo on his cheek he calls his signature |
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| Musical Style | Offbeat, asymmetrical flow with slang-heavy, surreal lyrics |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Took up rapping in January 2017 after joining a studio session with an L.A. rapper, despite having played football. | |
| 2. Blueface's stage name references his ties to the School Yard Crips and the blue $100 bill. | |
| 3. Played alto saxophone in the Arleta High School marching band and was the starting quarterback in 2014. | |
| 4. Launched a fitness initiative in 2026 called Prison Fit, based on workouts he developed while incarcerated. |
