Jackman Thomas Harlow (born March 13, 1998) was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is professionally known as Jack Harlow. who started his career in the music industry in 2015. Before signing with Generation Now, an imprint of Atlantic Records, owned by Don Cannon and DJ Drama in 2018, Harlow had already released several EPs and mixtapes.
In 2020, Harlow gained recognition after the release of his hit single, "Whats ρορρin." Its popularity on TikTok, coupled with a remix featuring rappers DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne, helped it reach number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also earned him a Grammy Award nomination. Harlow was part of XXL magazine's "2020 Freshman Class" before releasing his debut studio album, Thats What They All Say, later that year. The album was a commercial success, and it was certified platinum in the US.
In 2021, Harlow continued to dominate the charts with the release of his collaboration with Lil Nas X, "Industry Baby," which reached number one on the Hot 100, making it his first chart-topper. He also received a nomination for Top New Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Harlow was named Variety's "Hitmaker of the Year" and was included in Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the same year.
Harlow's success continued in 2022 with the release of his second album, Come Home the Kids Miss You, which included the chart-topping single "First Class." The song debuted at number one on the Hot 100, becoming Harlow's second number-one hit. In addition to his achievements in music, Harlow will make his acting debut in a remake of the 1992 film White Men Can't Jump, directed by Calmatic, in 2022.
In summary, Jackman Thomas Harlow is a talented American artist who has made a significant impact in the music industry with his unique style and genre-blending music. He has received numerous award nominations, achieved multiple chart-topping hits, and is set to showcase his acting skills in the near future.
