Elijah Connor

Elijah Connor is an American pop singer and songwriter.[1] He is known for starring in season two of The Four: Battle for Stardom on Fox with Sean Combs.[2][3]

Elijah Connor
Background information
Birth nameElijah Frederick Harry Connor
Also known asEli Connor
Born (1990-07-20) July 20, 1990
Detroit, Michigan, United States
GenresR&B, pop, soul,
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, television personality, actor, entrepreneur
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter,
Years active2015–present
LabelsPurple Rain Entertainment, Blackground Records, CKI, AWAL

Career

Connor was born in Detroit, Michigan, and had a role on Donald Trump's reality television series The Ultimate Merger.[4] He landed a minor role in the movie Sparkle starring Whitney Houston, Mike Epps, and Jordin Sparks. He played himself in the NBC/Oxygen drama series Player Gets Played.[5][6]

In October 2021, Connor signed with Blackground Records 2.0.[7] In February 2022, Connor left Blackground Records 2.0. and legally ended their business relationship, after only being there for 5 months.

Early life

Connor graduated from Oakland County's Farmington High School.[8] While majoring in medicine in college, he worked as a print and runway model for Sears and Armani.[9]

Connor is the younger cousin to musician Prince.[10]

Singles and EPs
  • "Let Go"
  • "We On"
  • "Don't U Wanna Man"
  • "This Christmas"[11][12]
  • "Mill Ticket"
  • ”Reputation”
  • "Lemon & Lime"
  • "Appetite"

References
  1. "Kiss Spotlight: Detroit's R&B Singer, Elijah Connor". 105.9 Kiss-FM. April 18, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  2. Marie, Erika (September 14, 2019). "Diddy & Elijah Connor Attempt To Recreate Their Viral Stare Down Meme". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. "'The Four' Season 2 Episode 3: All Four Chairs Defended!". American Top 40. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  4. "Detroit's own Elijah Connor returns with release of 'This Christmas;". Michigan Chronicle. December 22, 2015. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  5. Toby, Mekeisha Madden. "Metro Detroiters star in TV show 'Player Gets Played'". Detroit News. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  6. "Spicing Up the Season with Singer Elijah Connor". BLAC Detroit magazine. December 2, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  7. "We at Blackground Records 2.0 would like to officially welcome our newest artist @ElijahConnor to our record label family! Congratulations!!!". Twitter. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  8. "Southfield 'Player' takes on new album, new love in TV show". The Oakland Press. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  9. "Rising R&B Star Elijah Connor Star's in Oxygen/NBC new series "Player Gets Played"". OH SO RADIO. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  10. "Being a player proves bankable for R&B artist Elijah Connor". Rolling Out. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
  11. Bembery, Taylor. "Spend 'This Christmas' with Elijah Connor". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  12. "Elijah Connor Melts Hearts with Release: "This Christmas"". Michigan Chronicle. November 21, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
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