9lokkNine facts for kids

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9lokkNine performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Jacquavius Dennard Smith
Also known as	GlokkNine YJB Quay Lil G9
Born	(2000-05-01) May 1, 2000 (age 25) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2018–2021
Labels	Cash Money Republic AFNF
Management	Rocco Did It Again!
Criminal information
Criminal status	Incarcerated since December 20, 2021
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)
Penalty	7 years (87 months)
Date apprehended	July 14, 2021

Jacquavius Dennard Smith (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 and major label debut, "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.

Early life

Jacquavius Smith, born on May 1, 2000, is described as being of half Bahamian and half African American descent. He 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", referring the pistol's reliability to Smith's "grind and determination".

Career

Smith 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, Smith released a music video for his single "I Don't Need No Help". 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. According to a press release, the contract was worth US$2 million. On December 19, 2018, he released the 11-track mixtape, Lil Glokk That Stole Khristmas. In April 2019, Smith released his single "Party Pooper".

In August of that year, in the wake of YNW Melly's incarceration, 300 Entertainment released Smith's song "223's" as a single for the rapper, with Smith credited a guest feature. The song was initially included on Smith'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, Smith released his 16-track mixtape Mind of Destruction, which served as his first commercial release on Cash Money and Republic. On February 5, 2020, he released his single "Moods". Smith performed at the 2018 Rolling Loud Festival on May 13, 2018, in Miami, Florida.

Discography

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As a featured artist