Slim Jesus is the stage name of the Americannative rapper Easton goes by. His growing popularity in the “drill rap” rap genre is quite unexpected considering he wasn’t born in Chicago, so he’s white. All of these should logically be limiting factors in his career, however he is gaining ground.
Slim claims that he mainly draws his inspiration from another well-known white rapper “Eminem” and he also bears resemblance to the legendary rapper, hence the frequent comparisons. For fans and enthusiasts, you can find more information about the controversial rapper below.
Slim Jesus Wiki, Real Name, Dude
Slim Jesus, real name Easton Phillips, was born on April 10, 1997 in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. His mother’s name is Irene Brown and she is also a very creative woman. She is an artist connected with public works of
art. For his education, Slim Jesus attended Hamilton School in the city of Ohio.
The Hamilton School was later closed by ex-President George Bush after a series of arguments and changes. Growing up in a ghetto community surrounded by gang members, Slim was influenced by such a life from childhood. This influence is evident in his rap style called “drill rap,” in which he is seen wielding firearms and other deadly weapons. Though he claims they are just props for videos, he encourages a life of violence. With shootings and murders on the rise in Chicago, his artistic branding seems to encourage such a lifestyle.
Philips released his very first single on the 15th July 2015. He called it “Drill Time” and it was released on Soundcloud. The single achieved mild success, playing over 4.48 million plays in five months. After a month, on August 18, Slim released a follow-up video for the song on YouTube. The video shows a group of boys carrying prop guns and wads of dollar bills. Interestingly, this video resonated with many young fans and this was evidenced by the 19 million views and 68,000 comments the video garnered in a short four month period.
Another controversial music video from his “BuckBuck” was released on September 17 on his YouTube channel. The video shows Slim sitting on top of a car and doing a “Purple Drank”. However, a more subtle video was released on October 16, 2015, showing behind-the-scenes footage of him in Cincinnati, as well as a video featuring hip-hop heads for me to ask.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Most rappers are notorious for flaunting their wealth in the forms of luxury cars, cash or bling be it on social platforms or in their music videos and Slim Jesus is no exception. However, knowing that the rapper is only worth $300,000 might not be very impressive.
While this may seem like a disappointment compared to what high-end fans know about his financial situation, $300,000 isn’t a bad number considering the rapper’s age. Not many rappers or people his age can boast of such wealth, so it’s safe to say he’s made it well for himself. If he sticks with it, his net worth will grow exponentially in the years to come.
Is Slim Jesus dead or alive?
The drill rapper is said to have been shot and crucified in reference to his name. However, this was confirmed as a rumor and probably done on purpose by Slim Jesus and his publicist to generate buzz for him, increase his popularity and of course help promote his upcoming single.
Other facts
1. Rise to Fame
The beginning of his career started after he uploaded a three minute music video of himself on Youtube.
2. His popular street monicker
In addition to his stage name “Slim Jesus”, he has other interesting street names, including: “White Chief Keef”, “New Eminem” or “Swag Jesus”.
3. What does “drill time” mean?
The term “drill time” simply means to shoot someone, kill someone, or injure someone.
4. Its image is influenced by the Chicago lifestyle
Slim Jesus is a rap artist heavily influenced by the events in Chicago. Although he didn’t grow up in Chicago, his association with mostly black Bronx kids, as well as listening to “drill music” by other rappers like Chief Keef, Lil Bibby, etc., formed his own style in the rap genre.
5. Wrong picture
In an interview granted by Slim Jesus, he explained that the image he portrays in his songs is just for fun and that he doesn’t live the life of violence. He further stated that he had never been shot, robbed or imprisoned before. This revelation caused many of his fans to follow him, calling the rapper a “fake thug wannabe.”