Armani Caesar
{{Short description|American rapper (born 1989)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| image = Armani Caesar.jpg
| caption = Armani Caesar in October 2022
| birth_name = Joclynn Clyburn{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-liz-2-mw0003833383#trackListing |title=THE LIZ 2 - Armani Caesar |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=December 10, 2024}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|6|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/armani-caesar-mn0003399541 |title=Armani Caesar |publisher=AllMusic |accessdate=December 10, 2024}}
| birth_place = Buffalo, New York, U.S.
| genre = East Coast hip hop
| occupation = Rapper
| instrument = Vocals
| label = Griselda
| website = {{URL|armanicaesar.com}}
}}
Joclynn Clyburn (born June 5, 1989), known professionally as Armani Caesar, is an American rapper. She is currently signed to Griselda Records.
Early and personal life
Caesar was born on June 5, 1989, in Buffalo, New York. She attended the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts from grades 5 to 12, and attended marketing classes in North Carolina Central University. She took a class called "Hip Hop Context 1973–1997", taught by 9th Wonder and Christopher Martin. She worked at strip clubs to support herself.{{Cite web |last=Skudder |first=Jake |date=2024-01-03 |title=Armani Caesar Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/713503-armani-caesar-net-worth |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
She has been a resident of Charlotte since 2017.{{Cite web |last=CLTure |date=2020-11-10 |title=Armani Caesar, the first lady of Griselda Records is an adopted North Carolina native |url=https://clture.org/armani-caesar/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=CLTure |language=en-US}} In December 2023, she revealed she was pregnant in a photoshoot.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Armani Caesar Announces Pregnancy With Sexy Baby Bump Reveal |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/armani-caesar-pregnant-baby-bump-reveal |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Tallie |date=2023-12-29 |title=Armani Caesar Reveals She's Pregnant Via Maternity Photoshoot |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/748791-armani-caesar-reveals-shes-pregnant-via-maternity-photoshoot |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
Career
Caesar created her first song in DJ Shay's recording studio after finding a flier of his.
Caesar was signed to Westside Gunn's Griselda Records in 2020, becoming the label's first female act. Her first studio album, The Liz was released on September 18, 2020. Pitchfork rated the album a 7.2.{{Cite web |last=Rytlewski |first=Evan |title=Armani Caesar: The Liz Tape |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/armani-caesar-the-liz-tape/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}} The sequel, The Liz 2, was released on October 21, 2022. The singles were "Hunnit Dolla Hiccup", featuring Benny the Butcher and Stove God Cooks, "Paula Deen", featuring Westside Gunn, and "Diana", featuring Kodak Black.{{Cite web |last=Hynes |first=Hayley |date=2022-10-21 |title=Armani Caesar Shares "THE LIZ 2" Album Feat. Westside Gunn, Kodak Black, & More |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/442704-armani-caesar-shares-the-liz-2-album-feat-westside-gunn-kodak-black-more |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} The album contains production by Daringer, Camouflage Monk, Denny Laflare and BeatKing.{{Cite web |last=Grant |first=Shawn |date=2022-10-21 |title=Armani Caesar Releases ‘The Liz 2’ Album Feat. Westside Gunn, Kodak Black, and More - The Source |url=https://thesource.com/2022/10/21/armani-caesar-releases-the-liz-2-album-feat-westside-gunn-kodak-black-and-more/,%20https://thesource.com/2022/10/21/armani-caesar-releases-the-liz-2-album-feat-westside-gunn-kodak-black-and-more/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |language=en-US}} Pitchfork rated the album a 7.4.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Nadine |title=Armani Caesar: The Liz 2 |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/armani-caesar-the-liz-2/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}} Both album covers were painted by Isaac Pelayo.{{Cite web |last=Wallace |first=Riley |date=2022-09-30 |title=Armani Caesar Talks Elizabeth Taylor: "She Represents Queendom & Luxury" |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.73855/title.armani-caesar-interview-the-liz-2 |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}
Outside of music, Caesar owns a clothing store, Armani's Closet. She has also written self-help ebooks.
Artistry
Caesar's music has been described as "luxurious".{{Cite web |date=2023-10-31 |title=Armani Caesar Shines as First Lady of Griselda |url=https://nysmusic.com/2023/10/31/armani-caesar-shines-as-first-lady-of-griselda/ |access-date=2024-07-03 |website=NYS Music |language=en-us}} She cites Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott and Trina as influences.
Discography
- Bath & Body Work (2009)
- Hand Bag Addict (2011)
- Caesar's Palace (2015)
- Pretty Girls Get Played Too (2018)
- The Liz (2020)
- The Liz 2 (2022)
References
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Category:Rappers from New York (state)