Nessly
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January 14, 1995
Nessly | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maclean Porter January 14, 1995 Brooklyn, New York |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genres | Hip hop · Rap |
| Occupations | Rapper · Singer · Producer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Universal (former) · StreamCut (former) · Riveting Music |
Maclean Porter (born January 14, 1995), better known by his stage name Nessly, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his 2018 studio album Wildflower, released on Republic Records,[1][2] and his collaborations with artists such as Lil Yachty and Joji.[3] His music incorporates elements of melodic rap and trap, often making use of autotune.[4]
Nessly began attracting attention in 2016 after his music was featured on Drake's OVO Sound Radio, which helped him gain an initial following.[5] That same year, he released the project Still Finessin and the single "Crying in Codeine," which further expanded his audience.[6] Since then, he has collaborated with artists including Lil Yachty, Joji, and Ski Mask the Slump God.[7]
Nominations
In 2021, Porter was credited with providing vocals on Lil Nas X's single "Industry Baby," featuring Jack Harlow.[8] The song was later nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.[9]
In 2017, Nessly was nominated for the XXL Freshman.[10]
