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| Born | January 12, 1985 Bear, Delaware |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Sanford School (Hockessin, Delaware) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
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| College | Villanova (2003–2007) |
Will Sheridan Jr. (born January 12, 1985) is a talented American who played college basketball and later became a successful rapper and musician. He played for the Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team from 2003 to 2007. After college, he played basketball in Italy for a short time.
Today, Will Sheridan is known for his music. He has released several music projects, including albums and EPs. He is also a DJ, a host for events, and helps organize big shows.
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Basketball Career Highlights
Will Sheridan grew up with parents who were police officers. He has two siblings, DeVaughn and Chaleoa. His nickname was "Bump."
High School and College Years
Will started playing basketball at Sanford High School. He was considered one of the top 50 high school players in the country. This led him to play for Villanova University.
At Villanova, he studied Communications. He played for the Division I Villanova Wildcats basketball team for all four years, from 2003 to 2007. He was a starter in every season. Will is 6 feet 8 inches tall and played as a forward. He even wrote a journal for the Philadelphia Daily News during Villanova's 2006 NCAA tournament.
After college, Will played basketball professionally in Italy for a short period. He then returned to New York to focus on his music career.
Musical Journey and Achievements
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| Birth name | Will Sheridan Jr |
| Born | January 12, 1985 |
| Origin | Bear, Delaware, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Labels | Royal Advisor Records |
Will Sheridan began his music career with a show called "The Will to Win" in New York. He was also inspired by a trip to Nairobi, Kenya. His music style mixes house, hip hop, and African rhythms.
First Releases and Music Videos
His first music project was an EP called Ngoma. This word means "music" in the Swahili language. The first music video from this EP was "Welcome to the Jungle." It has a strong African feel, using the word "asante," which means "thank you" in Swahili. His next song was "302," named after the area code for Bear, Delaware, where he grew up.
After his debut, RapIreland.com noted him as a unique hip hop artist. Will performed often in New York City. He hosted two monthly shows: "Westside Wednesdays" and "GIANT." He is known for his energetic live performances. He also hosts a weekly party called "Hot Fruit" in Brooklyn.
Performing Around the World
Will Sheridan has performed at many music festivals globally. He has been a headliner at Austin Texas' Outlander Music Festival. He also performed at Stargayzer Fest, Yo Sissy Music Festival in Berlin, and Folsom Street Fair. He is a regular at the Bushwig Festival in Brooklyn.
He has opened for famous artists like Drake and Peaches. He has also worked with other musicians such as Cakes da Killa and Big Dipper.
Albums and EPs
Will Sheridan released his first full-length album, G.I.A.N.T., on June 15, 2012. His music videos from this album have been featured on hip hop websites like AllHipHop.com. In 2014, he released an EP called S.O.A.P (... on a Platter), which included two music videos.
In 2016, his second album, G2, was released. In 2017, he released G2R, a remix album. His latest EP, LexIcon, with DJ Lorant, came out in 2018. All his recent projects are available on major online music platforms. Will also worked as an A&R (Artists and Repertoire) person for music in the indie horror film Killer Unicorn.
Personal Life and Public Recognition
During his first year at Villanova, Will Sheridan shared with his roommate and teammate, Mike Nardi, that he was gay. He also told his parents a few months later. His teammates at Villanova knew but kept it private to support team unity.
On May 16, 2011, Will Sheridan spoke publicly about being gay in an interview with ESPN.com. This happened after he stopped playing basketball. After the article was published, he also appeared on ESPN's Outside the Lines.
In an interview with Outsports, Will shared that some of his songs, like "You Know I Got It," had lyrics that hinted at his identity even before he spoke about it publicly. Will Sheridan is one of the few male Division I basketball players to publicly share his identity.
Discography
All releases on Royal Advisor Records
Albums
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G.I.A.N.T.
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EPs
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Ngoma
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Singles/videography
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- 2012:
- 2012: "BLIND"
- 2011:
- 2011:
See also
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
- NYC Pride March
