Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, better known by his pseudonym JPEGMAFIA is an American rapper and producer based in Baltimore, Maryland. His 2018 album Veteran, released through Deathbomb Arc, received praise from Pitchfork, Stereogum, The Needle Drop, and The Fader, among others.
| Birth name: | Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks |
| Also known as: | Peggy |
| Born: | Oct 22, 1989, Hempstead, New York, U.S. |
| Origin: | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres: | Experimental hip hop, alternative hip hop, noise |
| Labels: | Memorials of Distinction, Deathbomb Arc |
| Associated acts: | Injury Reserve, Ho99o9, clipping. |
About JPEGMAFIA
Rapper and producer who has gained major attention for his experimental brand of hip-hop, which incorporates elements of noise and electronic music. He has earned acclaim for releases like Darkskin Manson (2015), Black Ben Carson (2016) and Veteran (2018).
Before Fame
He spent much of his childhood in Brooklyn, New York before moving to Alabama for his teen years.
Achievement
He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
Family Life
His real name is Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks. His parents are of Jamaican descent.
Associations
He has sampled songs from artists like Ol' Dirty Bastard in his music.
Information related to JPEGMAFIA
- Indie rappers
- Rappers from Baltimore
- Hardcore hip hop artists
- Alternative hip hop musicians
- Underground rappers
- American hip hop record producers
