Blocboy JB | Where Are They Now? | Did Drake Ruin His Career?

Before They Were Famous - A podcast by Michael McCrudden

BlocBoy JB is looking to prove that he’s a superstar. This young rapper from the streets of Memphis rose to popularity after becoming an online phenomenon off the back of his “Shoot” dance from the music video of the same name. Following that up with further successes like “Rover” featuring 21 Savage and “Look Alive” alongside Drake would cement BlocBoy as a certified banger-maker. By 2018, he was appearing on XXL’s “Freshman List” and winning a BET award for the best mixtape. And yet, it would take BlocBoy a further two years before he was finally ready to release his debut studio album in 2020. Why the hold-up? And what exactly does its title “FatBoy” have to do with BlocBoy’s come-up? Think you know the answer? Then sound-off down below before we get to it in the story. As for the rest of you, stay tuned to discover the recent history of one of your favorite rappers on our newest episode of Where Are They Now!