Kankan (rapper)
Kankan | |
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Kankan in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Keandrian Qynzel Jones 22 September 2000 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | EMPIRE |
Keandrian Qynzel Jones[1] (born September 22, 2000) known professionally as Kankan (stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter.
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 is quoted as saying that he started rapping initially, "as a joke". After realizing how fun it was to make music, Kankan 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 October 24, 2025, Kankan released his third studio album, titled #F.E.B.[6]
Arrest
On March 1, 2021, at 7:34, Kankan was arrested in Florida, due to alleged domestic abuse following an incident with his girlfriend, Kandyxkat, who reportedly posted injury photos on Instagram.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| US Heat [7] | ||
| RR |
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| Way2Geeked |
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16 |
| F.E.B |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| ##Radiant## (with SSGKobe) |
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| #In#My#Glo |
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| Radiant 2 (with SSGKobe) |
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| Packrunner EP |
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| Live Slay Die Slay |
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| BenjiKan |
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| #B4K2 |
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| Oxy |
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| Kan Gianni |
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| Interstellar EP |
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| #B4K3 |
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| KanGianni2 |
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| InMyGlo2 |
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| Fast Cars N Codeine |
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| #B4K4 |
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| Codeine Graveyard |
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| Live Fast Die Slay 2 |
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| Oxy & Codeine |
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| ##B4RR |
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| ##B4W2G |
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| B4 F.E.B |
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Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
| Kankan |
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| B4 AMGs & SRTs |
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References
- ^ "Information on Kankan's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Archived from the original on February 6, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "KanKan Interview: Dallas producer-rapper rides success of newfound rap career". Our Generation Music. August 3, 2021. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ "Fifty Grand Embraces The "Summer Rain" With KanKan & Mixed Matches". HotNewHipHop. June 25, 2019. Archived from the original on September 5, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "KanKan gets 'Really Rich' on new album 'RR'". Our Generation Music. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ Yotts, Claire (October 3, 2022). "KanKan is 'WAY2GEEKED' on brand new album". Our Generation Music. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Alexander Cole (October 24, 2025). "#F.E.B – Album by Kankan". HotNewHipHop. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ "Billboard Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2023.