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 KaMillion in 2022 | |
| Born | June 26, 1989 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Other names | Alja Jackson |
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Alja Jackson, professionally known as KaMillion and previously known as Alja KaMillion, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. [1] [2] [3] She was a cast member on season 3 of Love & Hip Hop: Miami and formerly co-starred on the Max comedy series Rap Sh!t . [4]
KaMillion was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida on the city's north side. [5] [3]
KaMillion began her career as a background dancer and vocalist, before establishing herself as a songwriter for artists such as Jordin Sparks, Rihanna, Missy Elliott, Pussycat Dolls, and Diddy. [3] [5] [6] She initially released R&B-influenced mixtapes under the name Alja KaMillion, before venturing into trap music with the 2013 single "Mr. Money Bags" featuring Future. [7] In 2019, she received a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album for her songwriting credits on H.E.R.'s self-titled album. [3] That year she and Lil Duval were the opening act for the BET Hip Hop Awards. [3]
She gained wider prominence in 2020 after she joined the cast of season three of Love & Hip Hop: Miami . [8] The track "Twerk 4 Me" went viral that year, although it was originally released in 2018. [9] Her track "Fine Azz" is the theme song for A Black Lady Sketch Show 's second season. [10]
KaMillion has acted on shows including Star and The Quad . [8] In 2022, she appeared in her first lead role as the character Mia Knight on the Max comedy series Rap Sh!t , loosely based on Yung Miami of City Girls. [2] For her performance she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series. [11] Angie Han of the Hollywood Reporter advocated for her to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination: "Much of the pleasure of Rap Sh!t is simply how well KaMillion connects with the camera. She makes Mia’s joy infectious and her warmth palpable. She’s magnetic as a rapper and dancer, even when the pair are just playing around in Shawna’s makeshift studio." [12]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Joyful Noise | Holy Vision Church of Detroit Choir Member | Credited as Alja Jackson |
| 2012 | After Effect | Keisha Jackson | Credited as Alja Jackson |
| 2017 | The Quad | Female Vocalist | Credited as Alja KaMillion; Season 1, Episode 3 |
| 2017 | When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story | Meesha | Credited as Alja KaMillion |
| 2017 | Star | Meesha | Credited as Alja KaMillion; Season 2, Episode 3 |
| 2020 | Love & Hip Hop: Miami | Herself | Guest; Season 3 |
| 2022–2023 | Rap Sh!t | Mia Knight | Main role |
| 2023 | Wild 'n Out | Herself | Guest |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Grammy Award | Best R&B Album | H.E.R. | Won | |
| 2023 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series | Rap Sh!t | Nominated | [11] |
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