Elijah Connor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elijah Connor
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Elijah Connor in 2024
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elijah Frederick Harry Connor |
| Also known as | Eli Connor |
| Born | Error: Need valid birth date: year, month, day Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, soul, |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, television personality, actor, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter, |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Purple Rain Entertainment, Blackground Records, CKI, AWAL |
| Associated acts | Prince (musician), Sean Combs, Frank Ocean, Bruno Mars, Lucky Daye, DJ Khaled |
Elijah Connor is an American pop singer and songwriter. He is well-known for appearing on season two of The Four: Battle for Stardom on Fox, where he worked with Sean Combs.
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Elijah Connor's Journey in Music and TV
Early Life and Beginnings
Elijah Connor was born in Detroit, Michigan. Before becoming a singer, he studied medicine in college. During that time, he also worked as a model for brands like Sears and Armani. A fun fact about Elijah is that he is the younger cousin of the legendary musician Prince.
First Steps in Television and Movies
Elijah started his career by appearing on TV shows. He was on Donald Trump's reality show The Ultimate Merger. He also had a small part in the movie Sparkle. This movie starred famous singers like Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks. Later, he played himself in the TV drama series Player Gets Played on NBC/Oxygen.
Music Career and Record Deals
In October 2021, Elijah Connor signed a contract with Blackground Records 2.0. However, he left the record label in February 2022. Their business relationship ended after only five months.
Recent TV Appearances
In 2023, Elijah Connor starred in a WE TV show called Grown & Gospel. This show is a "reality TV docuseries." It follows six friends from Detroit. These friends are children of successful preachers and gospel singers. Even with their famous backgrounds, they are all working hard to find their own success.
Elijah Connor's Songs
Elijah Connor has released several songs over the years. Here is a list of some of his singles:
| Year | Song | U.S. Peak R&B Billboard |
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| 2013 | "This Christmas" | |
| 2018 | "Mill Ticket" (featuring Tee Grizzley) | |
| 2019 | "Reputation" | |
| 2020 | "Say The Word" | |
| 2021 | "Lemon & Lime" | |
| 2023 | "Appetite" | |
| 2024 | "Worth It" | 24 |
