Krondon facts for kids
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Krondon
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Marvin Jones III
July 9, 1976 |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Genres | Hip hop |
| Labels | Blacksmith Records |
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Marvin Jones III (born July 9, 1976), also known as Krondon, is an American rapper and actor. He grew up in Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the music group Strong Arm Steady. As an actor, Krondon is well-known for playing characters who have albinism, a condition where a person has very light skin, hair, and eyes. He played Tobias Whale in the TV show Black Lightning and voiced Tombstone in the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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Early Life
Marvin Jones III grew up in the area of South Central in Los Angeles. He is an African American person who has albinism. This means his body produces very little or no melanin, which gives color to skin, hair, and eyes.
Music Career
Krondon started his music journey as a rapper. He is part of a hip hop group and also releases his own music.
Strong Arm Steady
The group Strong Arm Steady was formed in 2003. Krondon is a member along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Mitchy Slick. They have released several albums, including Deep Hearted in 2007, In Search of Stoney Jackson, and Arms & Hammers.
Solo Music
Krondon also has his own solo music career. His first album, Everything’s Nothing, was released in 2013. He has continued to release more solo projects over the years.
Other Music Projects
Krondon has worked with other artists on different projects. He teamed up with Shafiq Husayn from Sa-Ra Creative Partners to form a group called White Boiz. They released an album called Neighborhood Wonderful in 2015. Krondon also helps other rappers write their songs, including famous artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
Acting Career
Besides music, Krondon is also a talented actor. He has appeared in both movies and television shows.
Movies
Krondon has acted in several films. In 2018, he voiced the character Tombstone in the animated superhero movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He also appeared as himself in a documentary film in 2013.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton: This Is Stones Throw Records | Himself | Documentary film | |
| 2018 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Tombstone (voice) | Feature film | |
| 2025 | Shadow Force | TBA | Post-production |
TV Shows
On television, Krondon is best known for his role as Tobias Whale in Black Lightning. He was a main character in this superhero series from 2018 to 2021. He has also had roles in other TV shows like Harry's Law, Into the Dark, Halo, and The Equalizer.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Harry's Law | Castor Mukasa | Episode: "American Dreams" | |
| 2018–21 | Black Lightning | Tobias Whale | Series regular | |
| 2020 | Into the Dark | Orderly | Episode: "The Current Occupant" | |
| 2024 | Halo | Louis-036 | Recurring role; season 2 | |
| 2024 | The Equalizer | Clay | Episode: "Blind Justice" |
Discography
Here is a list of albums and EPs (Extended Plays) that Krondon has released, both with his group Strong Arm Steady and as a solo artist.
With Strong Arm Steady
- 2007: Deep Hearted
- 2010: In Search of Stoney Jackson
- 2011: Arms & Hammers
- 2012: Members Only EP
- 2012: Stereo Type (EP) (with Statik Selektah)
- 2012: Stereo Jr (EP) (with Oh No)
Solo Discography
- 2003: Strong Arm Steady Presents... Krondon – Black Goldmember Vol. 1
- 2003: Black Goldmember Vol. 2
- 2010: Let 'Em Live
- 2013: Everything's Nothing
- 2015: Green In Gold (EP) (with Chase N. Cashe)
With Shafiq Husayn (White Boiz)
- 2015: Neighborhood Wonderful
