“Skegee” is JID’s first true offering of 2021, following his three-track streaming debut of three previously heard songs two weeks earlier. The song, an abbreviation of Tuskegee, speaks on the history of both the city and its historically black university. JID juxtaposes his life to historical events that involved Tuskegee, such as the infamous and inhumane Tuskegee Experiment and JID’s personal experience being recruited to the university. He also tackles other issues of the African American experience and provides his views on the ongoing mistreatment of black people in the United… read more
“Skegee” is JID’s first true offering of 2021, following his three-track streaming debut of three previously heard songs two weeks earlier. The song,… read more
“Skegee” is JID’s first true offering of 2021, following his three-track streaming debut of three previously heard songs two weeks earlier. The song, an abbreviation of Tuskegee, speaks … read more
Destin Route (b. October 31, 1990), better known by the stage name JID, is an American rapper from Zone 6, Atlanta, Georgia. He describes himself as “a soft-spoken but intricate lyricist with a cocky side.” His stage name originates from “jittery,” his grandmother’s nickname for him due to his sporadic behavior as a child. He first appeared on the Atlanta hip-hop scene with his debut EP, DiCaprio, in 2015. Growing up, JID's first connection with music was through his parents' collection of classic funk and soul LPs. After a stint at Hampton University playing football, JID… read more
Destin Route (b. October 31, 1990), better known by the stage name JID, is an American rapper from Zone 6, Atlanta, Georgia. He describes himself as “a soft-spoken but intricate lyricist wi… read more
Destin Route (b. October 31, 1990), better known by the stage name JID, is an American rapper from Zone 6, Atlanta, Georgia. He describes himself as “a soft-spoken but intricate lyricist with a cocky side.” His stage name originates fr… read more