JID
Destin Choice Route
JID is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 2010.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- October 31, 1990
- Years active
- 2010–present
Early life
An East Atlanta native and former college football player, Destin Route developed a nimble, rapid-fire style and signed to J. Cole's Dreamville.
Career
His acclaimed albums "DiCaprio 2" and "The Forever Story" and his group EarthGang established him as one of the sharpest lyricists of his generation.
Major achievements
He earned Grammy nominations and broad critical acclaim for technical lyricism.
Legacy
JID revitalized dexterous, lyrical Southern rap within the Dreamville collective.
References
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