Elijah Connor
American singer/songwriter, actor (born 1990)
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Elijah Connor is an American pop singer and songwriter.[1] He is known for starring in season two of The Four: Battle for Stardom on Fox with Sean Combs.[2][3]
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Eli Connor |
| Born | Elijah Frederick Harry Connor Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, soul, |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, television personality, actor, entrepreneur |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter, |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Purple Rain Entertainment, Blackground Records, CKI, AWAL |
Career
Connor was born in Detroit, Michigan, and had a role on Donald Trump's reality television series The Ultimate Merger.[4] He landed a minor role in the movie Sparkle starring Whitney Houston, Mike Epps, and Jordin Sparks. He played himself in the NBC/Oxygen drama series Player Gets Played.[5][6]
In October 2021, Connor signed with Blackground Records 2.0.[7] In February 2022, Connor left Blackground Records 2.0. and legally ended their business relationship, after only being there for 5 months.
In 2023, Connor starred in the WE TV show Grown & Gospel which is described as a "reality TV docuseries" about six friends from Detroit who are children of successful preachers and gospel singers. Although they have prominent backgrounds, they are pursuing their own paths to success.[8][9]
Early life
Connor graduated from Oakland County's Farmington High School.[10] While majoring in medicine in college, he worked as a print and runway model for Sears and Armani.[11]
Connor is the younger cousin to musician Prince.[12]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | U.S. Peak R&B Billboard |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "This Christmas" | |
| 2018 | "Mill Ticket" (featuring Tee Grizzley) | |
| 2019 | "Reputation" | |
| 2020 | "Say The Word" | |
| 2021 | "Lemon & Lime" | |
| 2023 | "Appetite" | |
| 2024 | "Worth It" | 24[13] |