Joey Bada$$
Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott
Joey Bada$$ is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2010.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- January 20, 1995
- Years active
- 2010–present
Early life
A Brooklyn native, Jo-Vaughn Scott founded the Pro Era collective as a teenager and channeled a love of 1990s boom-bap into his breakout mixtape "1999."
Career
His albums "B4.Da.$$" and "All-Amerikkkan Bada$$" drew critical praise, and he expanded into acting with roles in "Mr. Robot" and "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
Major achievements
He charted top-five albums while sustaining a parallel acting career, bridging traditionalist rap and screen work.
Legacy
Joey Bada$$ helped revive interest in classic East Coast boom-bap among younger listeners while building a multidisciplinary career.
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