Slim Jxmmi

Slim Jxmmi
Background information
Birth nameAaquil Iben Shaman Brown
Also known as
  • CaliBoy
  • Slim Jimmy
Born (1991-12-29) December 29, 1991 (age 32)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
OriginTupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2010–present
Labels
Member ofRae Sremmurd
Children1
Websiteslimjxmepk.com

Aaquil Iben Shaman Brown (born December 29, 1991), known professionally as Slim Jxmmi, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.[1] Slim gained mainstream recognition as one half of the Mississippi-based hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, formed in 2010 with his younger brother Swae Lee.[2] They signed with Mike Will Made It's EarDrummers Records, an imprint of Interscope Records, in 2013.[3] The duo released four albums, spawning hit singles like "No Flex Zone," "No Type," and "Black Beatles" (featuring Gucci Mane), which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, he guest-starred alongside Young Dolph on Gucci Mane's single "Stuntin' Ain't Nuthin'," which debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

Early life

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Aaquil Iben Shaman Brown was born on December 29, 1991,[5] in Inglewood, California,[6] to a single mother who worked on tanks in the United States Army.[7] Raised in the Ida Street housing projects, in Tupelo, Mississippi, Slim began making music in high school with his younger brother, Swae Lee, and local rapper Lil Pantz as part of the group "Dem Outta St8 Boyz."[8] After graduating, Slim and his brother experienced a period of homelessness, squatting in an abandoned house.[9][10] As an emerging rapper, Slim drew inspiration from Eminem and initially emulated his style.[11]

Career

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Slim and his younger brother Swae Lee began their music career in 2010, meeting Jemiah "J-Bo" Middlebrooks in Tupelo while he was playing basketball at a local park.[12] The brothers first formed "Dem Outta St8 Boyz" with Jemiah "J-Bo" Middlebrooks. Slim then took on the moniker "CaliBoy".[13] In 2010, the brothers used their part-time job earnings to purchase music equipment and produce music at home. Their single "Party Animal," released later that year, achieved local fame.[14] After their local success with "Party Animal," Slim and Swae Lee auditioned for BET's 106 & Park segment Wild 'n Out in Memphis, Tennessee, and successfully qualified. Slim and Swae Lee participated on the show on December 8 in New York City and performed "Party Animal."[15]

In 2013, Mike Will Made It finalized the creation of his major label, EarDrummers Entertainment, in partnership with Interscope Records, with Slim and Lee becoming the label's first signed artists.[16] In December 2013, they made a guest appearance on Mike Will Made-It's mixtape #MikeWiLLBeenTriLL on the track "We."[17] On May 18, 2014, they released their debut single, "No Flex Zone,"[18] which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.[19] In December 2014, Slim and Lee released "Throw Sum Mo," featuring rapper Nicki Minaj and Young Thug,[20] which debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.[21] As a solo artist, Jxmmi made his debut on Mike WiLL Made-It's "Choppin Blades" on December 15, 2024.[22] On January 6, 2015, they released their debut studio album, SremmLife, which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200.[23]

On June 16, 2016, they announced that their next album, SremmLife 2, would be released on August 12, 2016.[24] The album included their first Billboard Hot 100 number-one song, "Black Beatles," which topped the chart in the issue dated November 26, 2016, also giving Gucci Mane his first number-one hit.[25][26] On May 23, 2017, Slim Jxmmi was featured on Riff Raff's song "Tip Toe 2".[27] On August 4, 2017, the duo released a new single titled "Perplexing Pegasus."[28] On October 13, 2017, Slim Jxmmi was featured alongside Young Dolph on Gucci Mane's single "Stuntin' Ain't Nuthin'," which debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100.[29]

In March 2018, Slim released his debut solo single "Brxnks Truck."[30] On April 5, 2018, he released the single "Chanel", featuring Swae Lee and Pharrell Williams.[31] On May 4, 2018, Slim released his debut solo studio album, Jxmtro,[32] which debuted at number six on the Billboard 200.[33] Sheldon Pearce of Pitchfork noted, "While Swae's blend of pop, R&B, and dancehall is more daring, Jxmmi's Jxmtro is more consistent and reveals more of himself as an artist and person."[34] Calum Slingerland of Exclaim! considered Jxmtro "a less adventurous outing, but Jxmmi shows marked improvement in his technique."[35]

In December 2018, Slim released the single "Nothin' For Christmas," featuring hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd and label Ear Drummers.[36] Although it didn't chart, it received a positive response.[37] On October 3, 2019, he was featured on Afro B's "Fine Wine & Hennessy." The song's accompanying music video was released on October 22.[38] In November 2020, he collaborated on "B OK" with Baby Goth.[39] On December 2, 2022, he was featured on Desiigner's "Kilo."[40] On March 29, 2024, he appeared alongside Sukihana on Reazy Renegade's "Peep Show."[41] On November 8, 2024, Slim appeared as a guest on Will Power 912 song "Love That For You".[42]

Controversy

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On January 25, 2022, Slim was arrested in Miami, Florida, after allegedly attacking the mother of his young child during an argument.[43] According to a Miami police arrest report, the altercation began when his girlfriend confronted him about a woman he followed on social media.[44] The police report alleges that Brown returned home, chased his girlfriend around their residence, and broke down a door when she attempted to escape. He also allegedly threw her phone over a balcony.[45] On February 22, 2022, the battery charge against Slim was dropped.[46][47]

Discography

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Main article: Rae Sremmurd discography

Studio albums

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List of albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[48] 		US
R&B/HH
[49] 		US
Rap
[50] 		CAN
[51]
Jxmtro
(as part of SR3MM by Rae Sremmurd) 		6 5 4 4

Singles

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Year Title Album
2018 "Brxnks Truck" Jxmtro
2018 "Chanel" Jxmtro
2018 "Nothin' For Christmas" Non-album

References

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