Kankan (rapper)

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Keandrian Qynzel Jones[1] (born September 22, 2000) known professionally as Kankan (stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter. He rose to fame with the release of his single "Woke Up".

Born
Keandrian Qynzel Jones

(2000-09-22) 22 September 2000 (age 25)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsRapper, songwriter, producer
Years active2016–present
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Kankan
Kankan in 2021
Kankan in 2021
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Born
Keandrian Qynzel Jones

(2000-09-22) 22 September 2000 (age 25)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
OccupationsRapper, songwriter, producer
Years active2016–present
LabelEMPIRE
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Early life

Jones was born on September 22, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. Jones grew up listening to artists such as Speaker Knockerz. He did not initially plan on becoming a rapper. In an interview, Jones claimed that he started rapping initially "as a joke". After realizing how much he enjoyed making music, Jones began to pursue music fully.[2]

Career

In 2017, Kankan produced for Smokepurpp. In 2019, Kankan collaborated with artist Fifty Grand.[3] On October 5, 2021, Kankan released his debut album RR, featuring rapper Yeat.[4] On September 30, 2022, Kankan released his second studio album Way2Geeked.[5] On January 13, 2023, Kankan was featured on BabyTron's project, BIN Reaper 3: New Testament.[6] On October 24, 2025, Kankan released his third studio album, titled #F.E.B.[7]

Kankan's mugshot in 2021.

Musical style

Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote how Kankan's represents Dallas with his "unhurried flow and urgent lyrics".[8]

Critical reception

Kankan's music has often generated positive reviews, with Antonio Johri of Complex Networks writing how Kankan's track, "Goin' To Hell," has since then become an underground favorite due to its minimalistic flow and catchiness.[9]

Discography

Studio albums

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US Heat
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RR —
Way2Geeked 16
F.E.B
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Extended plays

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##Radiant## (with SSGKobe)
  • Released: December 25, 2018
#In#My#Glo
  • Released: February 1, 2019
Radiant 2 (with SSGKobe)
  • Released: June 26, 2019
Packrunner EP
  • Released: August 14, 2019
Live Slay Die Slay
  • Released: September 14, 2019
BenjiKan
  • Released: September 18, 2019
#B4K2
  • Released: March 5, 2020
Oxy
  • Released: April 10, 2020
Kan Gianni
  • Released: April 18, 2020
Interstellar EP
  • Released: May 29, 2020
#B4K3
  • Released: July 4, 2020
KanGianni2
  • Released: August 13, 2020
InMyGlo2
  • Released: August 19, 2020
Fast Cars N Codeine
  • Released: September 23, 2020
#B4K4
  • Released: November 19, 2020
Codeine Graveyard
  • Released: December 1, 2020
Live Fast Die Slay 2
  • Released: December 25, 2020
Oxy & Codeine
  • Released: March 22, 2021
##B4RR
  • Released: June 11, 2021
##B4W2G
  • Released: June 24, 2022
B4 F.E.B
  • Released: August 13, 2025
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Mixtapes

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B4 AMGs & SRTs
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