BJ the Chicago Kid
- January 4, 2024
- Rapper
Quick Facts
| Full Name | BJ the Chicago Kid |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 23, 1984(1984-11-23) |
| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Chicago |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Illinois |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
BJ the Chicago Kid Biography
| Name | BJ the Chicago Kid |
| Birthday | Nov 23 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago |
| Home Town | Illinois |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Siblings | Aaron Sledge |
BJ the Chicago Kid is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on November 23, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Born Bryan James Sledge, he is a singer-songwriter who released his first major label album titled In My Mind in 2016 after independently releasing the album Pineapple Now-Laters in 2012. He is known for his collaborations with fellow rappers Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and others.
His non-album single “That Girl” featured OG Maco.
Sledge’s first work in the music industry was on a Dave Hollister record in 2001, titled “For You”, which he co-wrote alongside Gerald Haddon. Sledge’s vocals were first featured on a high-profile single in 2006; a song by Chicago rapper Kanye West titled “Impossible” was released in promotion for the 2006 American film Mission: Impossible III. In February 2012, he independently released his debut studio album, Pineapple Now-Laters. Sledge subsequently secured a record deal with Motown, in August 2012. The label then serviced the Pineapple Now-Laters song “Good Luv’n”, as Sledge’s commercial debut single.
Bryan Sledge was born to church choir directors in Chicago, Illinois. He became inspired to pursue a music career after seeing Janet Jackson perform on tour. At the age of 19, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he became a backup singer for American gospel duo Mary Mary. He also performed on Stevie Wonder’s A Time to Love (2005). He later wrote for R&B and gospel artists such as Crystal Aikin, Shirley Caesar, Lalah Hathaway, Joe and Kindred the Family Soul. Later, he performed on Kanye West’s single “Impossible,” which also features Twista and Keyshia Cole.
His parents were church choir directors. After moving to Los Angeles, California when he was 19 years old, he became a backup singer for Mary Mary.
BJ the Chicago Kid Net Worth
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rapper |
| House | Living in own house. |
BJ the Chicago Kid is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, BJ the Chicago Kid 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His first taste of the music industry came in 2001 when he co-wrote the Dave Hollister song “For You.” He was featured in Kanye West‘s 2006 single “Impossible.”
In 2009, he dropped a debut mixtape called A Taste of Chicago. His follow up mixtape, The New Beginning, came later that year, and his third mixtape, The Life of Love’s Cupid, arrived in 2011.
Bryan James Sledge, better known by his stage name BJ the Chicago Kid (or simply BJ), (born November 23, 1984) is an American singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Sledge is best known for frequently collaborating with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artists Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Jay Rock. He has also worked with several other prominent rappers, such as Freddie Gibbs, Warren G, Nekfeu, Big K.R.I.T., GLC, Kanye West, and Anderson Paak among numerous others.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is BJ the Chicago Kid Dating?
According to our records, BJ the Chicago Kid is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, BJ the Chicago Kid’s is not dating anyone.
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On February 19, 2016, Sledge released his major label debut album, “In My Mind”.
Facts & Trivia
BJ Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. BJ the Chicago Kid celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.
Is BJ the Chicago Kid from Chicago?
Bryan James Sledge (born November 23, 1984), better known by his stage name BJ the Chicago Kid (or simply BJ), is an American singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.
How old is BJ the Chicago Kid?
37 years (November 23, 1984)
Is BJ the Chicago Kid a Rapper?
About BJ the Chicago Kid Singer and songwriter BJ the Chicago has made a career of fusing old- and new-school R&B while becoming a go-to vocalist for the greatest rappers of his generation.