Corey Jackson (rapper)

Corey Jackson (born July 16, 2006), better known by his stage name Corey J. or Lil C-Note, is an American rapper and motivational speaker. He is the protégé of Young Thug and Birdman and is currently signed to Fast Life Entertainment.[1] He is best known for his songs "Crank It", "Call'em Crayons" and "Me and My Daddy" as well as for his "If I Can Do It, You Can To" foundation.[2][3][4]

Corey Jackson
Also known as
  • Corey J.
  • Lil C-Note
Born (2006-07-16) July 16, 2006
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • motivational speaker
  • entrepreneur
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Fast Life Entertainment
  • YSL

Life and career

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Jackson began showing signs of his talent by the age of 2 while breakdancing to his father's records. At age 4, while going over colors with his father, he told him that he had written a song, namely "Call'em Crayons". After two years of practice and rehearsals, Jackson released his first single at the age of 6.[5] The single was well received and was followed up with successful singles "Crank It", "Me and My Daddy" and "Bank Close" as well as a nationwide tour including performances at Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and Go Figure Music Festival in Dallas, Texas, earning him awards such as the 'Black Celebrity giving award' and the 'Best Kid artist of the Year' award.[6]

At age 10, Jackson started the "If I Can Do It, You Can To" foundation, with which he toured to give motivational speeches to children in auditoriums, while also making appearances on CNN and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.[7] Since 2013, he helped feed families for Thanksgiving and given out large donations of toys to disenfranchised children. Jackson mentions his father Chase as his biggest influence as well as the positive people around him.[8][9]

Discography

Singles
  • Skate (Fast Life Entertainment) (2013)
  • Call'em Crayons (Fast Life Entertainment) (2013)
  • Me and My Daddy (featuring Chase) (Fast Life Entertainment) (2013)
  • Bank Close (Fast Life Entertainment) (2013)
  • Real 20's (Fast Life Entertainment) (2016)

Mixtapes
  • Crank It Up In Here Volume 1 - (Fast Life Entertainment) (2014)
  • Make My Music Work For Me - Corey J. aka Lil C-Note and Noo Noo (Fast Life Entertainment) (2016)

References
  1. "This 10-Year-Old Rapper Hangs Out With Young Thug and Already Has a Secret Handshake With Birdman - This kid is connected". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  2. "Lil C Note, age 10, seeks to spread 'positive hip-hop'". CNN. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  3. "Meet The 10-Year-Old Rapper Who Hangs With Birdman And Young Thug". Uproxx.com. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  4. "10-year-old rapper seeks to spread 'positive hip-hop'". FOX 31 Denver. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  5. "10-year-old rapper seeks to spread 'positive hip-hop'". CBS News. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  6. "Corey J. aka Lil C-Note, 10 y-o Rapper & Motivational Speaker Interviews With Rula Brown. A GENIUS". RulaBrownNetwork News. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  7. "Mississippi kid rapper, entrepreneur featured on Ellen". WDAM TV. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  8. "Recording Artist Corey J Lil C-Note on Conversations LIVE". BlogTalkRadio. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  9. "The Making of Young Thug's "Wyclef Jean" Music Video". OnSmash. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
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