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Blueface

Blueface is the professional name of Johnathan Michael Porter, an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Blueface is the stage name of Johnathan Michael Porter, an American rapper from Los Angeles. He became known for his offbeat rapping style and the viral hit 'Thotiana'.

Who Blueface is

Blueface was born Johnathan Michael Porter on January 20, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. He adopted the stage name Blueface and gained attention for his unconventional, offbeat rapping style that sparked online discussion.

Career highlights

He first went viral in 2018 with 'Respect My Cryppin'.' His 2019 single 'Thotiana' became his biggest commercial hit, reaching the Billboard Hot 100. He released his debut album, *Find the Beat*, in 2020.

Other activities

Beyond music, some sources describe Blueface as a professional boxer. He has also made appearances in acting and other entertainment.

In short

  • American rapper from Los Angeles, California.
  • Born January 20, 1997.
  • Viral success with 'Respect My Cryppin'' and 'Thotiana'.
  • Also known as a professional boxer.
Canadian angle

Blueface has relevance to Canadian readers through his international hip-hop popularity and online virality, though no specifically Canadian biography or major Canada-based activity is established in the provided sources.

Quick questions

Who is Blueface?
Blueface is the stage name of Johnathan Michael Porter, an American rapper from Los Angeles.
What is Blueface’s real name?
His birth name is Johnathan Michael Porter.
What song made Blueface famous?
He first went viral with 'Respect My Cryppin',' and 'Thotiana' became his biggest commercial hit.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueface
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, American rapper and boxer identification.
  2. Wikipedia (es) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueface
    Supports: Los Angeles origin, viral rise in 2018, and debut album *Find the Beat* in 2020.
  3. Black History Month UK — https://blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/listings/region/belfast/blueface/
    Supports: Offbeat style, viral attention from "Respect My Cryppin'," and "Thotiana" chart performance.
  4. Genius — https://genius.com/artists/Blueface
    Supports: Stage name, Los Angeles origin, and background details about the name's meaning.