Lil Shine
American rapper (born 2005)
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Jasper William Johnson (born February 18, 2005), known professionally as Lil Shine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the PluggnB scene,[1] he began his career in 2017 and has since released three studio albums, Losing Myself in 2022, Shine Forever in 2025, and Get Rich Or Die Sippin' in 2026.
February 18, 2005
Lil Shine | |
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| Born | Jasper William Johnson February 18, 2005 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Formerly of | Reptilian Club Boyz |
Early life
Jasper William Johnson was born on February 18, 2005,[2] in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[3]
Career
Johnson began to create music in 2017, at the age of twelve. He began to receive attention in 2019 after releasing the songs "Stop!" and "Relax!". Johnson joined the rap group Reptilian Club Boyz in 2020, remaining in the group until its disbandment in 2021.[3] He collaborated with American rapper Summrs in 2023, on the single "Hop Out".[1]
Johnson released his second studio album, Shine Forever, on January 1, 2025.[4] He originally lost the laptop with the album files.[5] On May 15, 2026, Johnson released Get Rich Or Die Sippin', which had two features from Summrs, and Kankan.[6]
Legal issues
In December 2024, Johnson and two others were federally charged with conspiracy to acquire and obtain controlled substances by fraud, 11 counts of wire fraud, and 4 counts of aggravated identity theft after they were accused of hacking the Drug Enforcement Administration's practitioners and physicians system from December 2022 to August 2023 to steal information from physicians to buy large amounts of promethazine and codeine with the intention to sell them. Johnson claimed that he was innocent.[3][7][8] On January 20, 2026, Johnson entered a plea agreement. On May 19, 2026, Johnson announced on Instagram that he was sentenced to 36 months in prison, with his self-surrender date being July 28, 2026.
Influences and artistry
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Losing Myself |
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| Shine Forever |
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| Get Rich Or Die Sippin' |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| SH!NE |
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| Heavenly Ascension |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Lovesick |
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| Tearscape |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Loser" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Snow Keep Fallin" | 2022 | |
| "See U In H3ll" | ||
| "Loose Ends" | ||
| "By Myself" (with Lawsy) | ||
| "Won't Stop" | ||
| "Tell Me" | ||
| "How Deep Is Your Love" | 2023 | |
| "How It Goes" | ||
| "Falling 4 You" | Tearscape | |
| "Lie Once, Lost Trust" | Non-album single | |
| "Too Bad" | ||
| "Hop Out" (with Summrs) | ||
| "Str8 Like Dat" | 2024 | |
| "Snakes" | ||
| "Dork" | Shine Forever | |
| "Date Night" | ||
| "Go Spin" | 2025 | Non-album single |
| "Sex Talk" | ||
| "Fast Money" |