TeeFlii facts for kids
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TeeFlii performing in 2013
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| Birth name | Christian Joel Jones |
| Born | July 17, 1987 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Children | 6 |
Christian Joel Jones (born July 17, 1987), known as TeeFlii, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer. He grew up in South Los Angeles, California. TeeFlii is famous for his 2014 song "24 Hours" which featured 2 Chainz. This song made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. He also helped write the song "Show Me" for rapper Kid Ink in 2014.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
TeeFlii became interested in music when he was a child. He spent a lot of time at his grandfather's church, where his grandfather was a pastor. He was fascinated by the keyboards and how much the organ players were paid.
He learned to play many instruments at church. These included the organ, piano, guitar, and drums. He even played drums for famous singer Barbra Streisand at a special event. Music helped bring order and calm to his life.
Dancing and Finding His Stage Name
As a teenager, TeeFlii started dancing. He was especially good at a style called krumping. He performed under the name Baby Tight Eyez. He even appeared in some early Chris Brown music videos. TeeFlii also had a big role in the 2005 documentary film Rize. This movie was about the krumping dance scene in Los Angeles.
After the film, TeeFlii started writing songs for others. He found that writing helped him express himself. He also saw a chance to have a more stable life through music. This pushed him to become an artist himself.
His stage name, TeeFlii, comes from his dancing background. He explained that "Baby Tight Eyez" was his name in the Rize movie. He later wanted his own unique name. He was also inspired by a choreographer named Flii Stylz. This person worked with artists like Chris Brown and Usher. TeeFlii combined parts of these influences to create his stage name.
Music Career Highlights
Early in his career, TeeFlii worked with other West Coast rappers. These included Problem, YG, Nipsey Hussle, and Skeme.
First Mixtapes and Growing Fame
TeeFlii released his first mixtape, AnNieRuO'TAY 1, in November 2012. It featured other artists like Skeme and Nipsey Hussle. Music critics generally liked this first project.
His second mixtape, AnNieRuO'TAY 2: The TakeOver, came out in March 2013. It included music produced by DJ Mustard and TeeFlii himself. Around this time, he was also working on a project with DJ Mustard and another with Nipsey Hussle. AnNieRuO'TAY 2 gained attention from well-known music magazines.
In July 2013, TeeFlii released his third mixtape, Fireworks. This mixtape was fully produced by DJ Mustard. It featured collaborations with artists like Dom Kennedy, Ty Dolla Sign, and Omarion. Stereogum magazine called Fireworks the "Mixtape of the Week." Rolling Stone magazine even named it one of the best mixtapes of 2013.
Signing with Epic Records and Hit Songs
In August 2013, TeeFlii signed with Epic Records. This happened after music executive L.A. Reid strongly encouraged him. His song "This D" was released as his first official single in October 2013. The song became popular on radio stations in Los Angeles. Famous rapper Snoop Dogg also showed his support for the song. "This D" reached number 35 on the US Billboard Rhythmic chart.
In October 2013, LA Weekly magazine called TeeFlii the best R&B singer in Los Angeles. He released his fourth mixtape in November 2013. This mixtape included a song with Dom Kennedy. In December 2013, he released "That's How We Livin'" with Snoop Dogg and Warren G.
Debut Album and Recent Music
On March 26, 2014, TeeFlii released his second official single, "24 Hours". This song featured 2 Chainz and was produced by DJ Mustard. It was announced that his first studio album would be called Starr. "24 Hours" became a big hit, reaching number 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
More recently, TeeFlii released his EP (Extended Play) called "Today" on August 27, 2021. It included the song "Automatic." On July 8, 2023, he released the album "TruFlii" with artist Tru Carr.
Personal Life
TeeFlii often talks about his Christian faith. His grandmother was a gospel singer, and his aunt sang backup for Elvis Presley's group, The Sweet Inspirations. His grandmother taught him a lot about singing. TeeFlii has six children: five daughters and one son.
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TeeFlii (left) performing with Nipsey Hussle in December 2013.
