9lokkNine explained

9lokkNine
Birth Name:Jacquavius Dennard Smith
Birth Date:1 May 2000
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Module:Criminal information
Child:yes
Criminal Status:Incarcerated since December 20, 2021[1]
Penalty:7 years (87 months)
Criminal Charge:Possession of a handgun and ammunition as a convicted felon (x1)
Aggravated identity theft (x1)
Illegal short-barreled semi-automatic rifle possession (x1)
Apprehended:July 14, 2021
Occupation:Rapper
Years Active:2018–2021
Label:
Child:yes
Label1:Management
Data1:Rocco Did It Again!

Jacquavius Dennard Smith[2] (born May 1, 2000), known professionally as 9lokkNine (pronounced and formerly typeset GlokkNine), is an American rapper and convicted felon from Orlando, Florida. He is best known for his guest appearance on YNW Melly's 2019 single "223's", which peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior, he garnered a regional following with the release of his 2018 singles "10 Percent" and "Crayola", and signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records, an imprint of Republic Records in August of that year.

His 2019 single for the label, "Beef" (featuring NLE Choppa and Murda Beatz) preceded the release of his debut commercial mixtape, Mind of Destruction (2019), both of which failed to chart.[3] [4]

Early life

Jacquavius Smith was born on May, 1, 2000. Smith described as a Haitian native, grew up on Mercy Drive in West Orlando, Florida. During his youth, he had aspirations of becoming a footballer, a prospect which was halted due to his numerous legal encounters as a teenager. He lists his musical influences as T-Pain and Lil Wayne. His stage name was derived from friends giving him the nickname "Glock", referential of the weapon's reliability in a tribute to Smith's "grind and determination".[5]

Career

9lokkNine released his first extended play, Kold Face Kold Case with nine tracks on January 2, 2018. He released his first mixtape, Bloodshells Revenge with 18 tracks on April 17, 2018. On May 8, 2018, 9lokkNine released a music video for his single "I Don't Need No Help".[6] On July 23, 2018, he released his 17-track mixtape, Loyalty Kill Love. On August 3, 2018, he signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records, an imprint of Republic Records.[7] According to a press release, the contract was worth US$2 million.[8] On December 19, 2018, he released the 11-track mixtape, Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas. In April 2019, 9lokkNine released his single "Party Pooper".[9]

In August of that year, in the wake of YNW Melly's incarceration, 300 Entertainment released 9lokkNine's song "223's" as a single for the rapper, with 9lokkNine credited a guest feature. The song was initially included on 9lokkNine's mixtape Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas mixtape, which released the previous December. Its commercial release became popularized on the video service TikTok, where numerous popular creators took to dancing to the song. As a result, "223's" peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

On October 25, 2019, 9lokkNine released his 16-track mixtape Mind of Destruction, which served as his first commercial release on Cash Money and Republic.[10] On February 5, 2020, he released his single "Moods".[11] 9lokkNine performed at the 2018 Rolling Loud Festival on May 13, 2018, in Miami, Florida.[12]

Legal issues

In September 2015, Smith, who was 15 years old at the time, was arrested in connection to a shooting that left a 17-year-old hospitalized. He was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful discharge of a firearm and also had a violation of probation for trespassing. He was then taken to the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center.[13]

On October 3, 2018, Smith was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted delinquent, grand theft in the third degree, and possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana.[14]

On May 31, 2019, Smith was arrested in Orlando, Florida, and charged with multiple counts including possession of marijuana and illegal firearm possession.[15]

On January 3, 2020, Smith was arrested in Miami, Florida, and charged with carrying a concealed weapon.[16] [17]

On October 8, 2020, he was arrested in Orlando on an outstanding warrant related to charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a short-barreled rifle.[18]

In January 2021, he was charged with multiple counts of attempted second-degree murder.[19]

On June 21, 2021, he was arrested on charges including racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.[20] [21]

On December 15, 2021, Smith was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to identity theft and possession of unregistered firearms charges. He had fraudulently applied for and received benefits through the Paycheck Protection Act under another person's name.[22]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"
Mixtape details
Bloodshells Revenge[23]
Loyalty Kill Love[24]
  • Released: July 23, 2018
  • Label: AFNF
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas
  • Released: December 19, 2018
  • Label: Dough Boy Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Mind of Destruction[25]
7-14 14-7 (with Woop)
  • Released: July 14, 2020
  • Label: 448 Music Group, Woops Global
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:22em;"
EP details
Kold Face Kold Kase

Singles

As lead artist

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearCertificationsAlbum
"Beef"[26]
(featuring NLE Choppa and Murda Beatz)
2019Mind of Destruction

As a featured artist

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[27]
US R&B/HH
[28]
AUS
[29]
CAN
[30]
NZ
[31]
SWE
[32]
UK
[33]
"223's"
201934 17 56 27 38
[34]
75 Melly vs. Melvin
"Tour"
2020Famous Cryp

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Middle District of Florida | Orlando Felon Sentenced to over Seven Years for Possessing a Short-Barreled Rifle and Aggravated Identity Theft | United States Department of Justice . December 20, 2021 .
  2. Web site: JACQUAVIUS SMITH Is There A JACQUAVIUS SMITH On Facebook? Is There A JACQUAVIUS SMITH On LinkedIn?. orangepublicrecords.com. October 11, 2019.
  3. Web site: 9lokkNine "10 Percent" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video) - ATL HIP HOP DAY . August 21, 2021 .
  4. Web site: Who Is 19 Year Old Orlando Rapper 9lokkNine With Viral Hits 223's and 10 Percent.
  5. Web site: Who Is 9lokknine? Everything To Know. June 23, 2021. Abrams. Joe. HNHH .
  6. Web site: Glokknine Takes Over South Beach in "I Don't Need No Help" Video - XXL. India. Lindsey. XXL Mag. May 9, 2018 . May 30, 2019.
  7. Web site: Glokknine Signs to Cash Money Records - XXL. II. C. Vernon Coleman. XXL Mag. August 5, 2018 . May 20, 2019.
  8. Web site: Florida Rapper GloKKNine Signs $2 Million Deal with Cash Money Records. Navjosh. August 7, 2018. HipHop-N-More. June 2, 2019.
  9. Web site: GlokkNine Drops Off New Track "Party Pooper". HotNewHipHop. April 16, 2019 . May 14, 2019.
  10. Web site: 9LOKKNINE Releases New Mixtape "Mind Of Destruction" Today. October 25, 2019. RESPECT.. January 5, 2020.
  11. Web site: 9lokknine Gets Real With It On "Moods". HotNewHipHop. February 5, 2020 . February 11, 2020.
  12. Web site: Watch the Livestream of Every Performance at 2018 Rolling Loud - XXL. II. C. Vernon Coleman. XXL Mag. May 12, 2018 . March 24, 2019.
  13. Web site: Teen charged in shooting that injured 17-year-old. EndPlay. September 2, 2015. WFTV. April 14, 2019.
  14. Web site: Florida rapper got pulled over for drag racing. What was in his car got him arrested. . Miami herald . March 24, 2019.
  15. Web site: Cash Money Rapper GlokkNine Arrested On Multiple Felony Gun & Drug Charges. HipHopDX. June 2019 . June 2, 2019.
  16. News: 9lokknine Arrested for Carrying Concealed Firearm, Potentially Faces Up to Five Years in Prison. XXL. Trent. Fitzgerald. January 6, 2020. January 11, 2020.
  17. Web site: 9lokknine Arrested for Carrying Concealed Firearm, Potentially Faces Up to Five Years in Prison. Fitzgerald. Trent. XXL Mag. January 6, 2020 . February 5, 2020.
  18. Web site: Rapper Targeted in Shooting Outside Orlando Mall. . October 9, 2020.
  19. Web site: Cash Money Rapper 9lokkNine Reportedly Hit with 5 Counts of Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder. January 20, 2021.
  20. Web site: Ashish Singh. June 21, 2021. Why was 9lokknine arrested? Orlando rapper slapped with $750K bond. Meaww.com. July 1, 2021.
  21. Web site: January 20, 2021. Cash Money Rapper 9lokkNine Reportedly Hit With 5 Counts Of Attempted 2nd-Degree Murder. February 5, 2021. HipHopDX.
  22. Web site: Garza . Lisa Maria . Orlando rapper 9lokkNine sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for gun charges, COVID-19 aid fraud, Which mean he should be released sometime in 2028. . 2022-03-02 . orlandosentinel.com. December 16, 2021 .
  23. Web site: Bloodshells Revenge Mixtape by Glokk Nine. datpiff.com. May 30, 2019.
  24. Web site: Loyalty Kill Love Mixtape by Glokknine. datpiff.com. May 30, 2019.
  25. Web site: Mind of Destruction by 9lokkNine. Apple Music. October 25, 2019.
  26. Web site: Beef (Feat. NLE Choppa & Murda Beatz) by 9lokkNine on Spotify. May 31, 2019. Spotify. May 31, 2019.
  27. Chart Search: YNW Melly. Billboard. September 24, 2019.
  28. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: March 2, 2019. Billboard. February 26, 2019.
  29. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #519. auspOp. April 6, 2019. April 6, 2019. April 6, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190406062945/https://www.auspop.com.au/2019/4/aria-chart-watch-519/. dead.
  30. Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Billboard. March 16, 2019.
  31. Web site: NZ Top 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2019. March 15, 2019.
  32. Web site: Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista. Sverigetopplistan. March 16, 2019.
  33. Web site: YNW Melly full Official Chart history. Official Charts Company. February 23, 2019.
  34. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2019. October 5, 2019.
  35. United States. April 19, 2022. 9lokkNine.
  36. United Kingdom. April 19, 2022. 9lokkNine.