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Birth name | Jonathan Robert Whitmer |
Born | July 17, 1989 |
Origin | Orange County, California |
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Years active | 2017–present |
Labels | Empire [1] |
Website | kxllswxtch |
Jonathan Robert Whitmer (born July 17, 1999), better known by his stage name Kxllswxtch, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter from Orange County, California. [1]
Whitmer began creating music in 2017. He released his debut studio album KILL! in 2020 and his sophomore album DISORDER the following year. [1] His third and most recent album, THE WALLS HAVE EYES, was released in February 2023. He was featured on the single "Wishful Thinking" on Fat Nick's 2023 album HELLO I'M VULNERABLE. [2]
Whitmer's music is described as being a mix of trap, grunge and heavy metal, often incorporating yelling and screamed vocals. [3] He cited Future, Tyler, the Creator and Nirvana as being some of his biggest influences. [4] [1]
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