Taylor Bennett (rapper)

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Taylor Bennett
Birth nameTaylor Matthew Bennett
Born (1996-01-19) January 19, 1996 (age 28)
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Labels

Taylor Matthew Bennett (born January 19, 1996) [1] is an American rapper. He released an album titled Broad Shoulders featuring artists such as Donnie Trumpet, King Louie, and his older brother Chance the Rapper. He is from the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago.

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Early life

Taylor Bennett's father, Donald J Williams-Bennett, worked for the Mayor of Chicago and his mother Lisa Bennett formerly worked for the attorney general. His father ensured that he would pursue his dreams while also making it through school. [2] He attended Urban Prep High School. [2] He and his brother demonstrated an interest in the arts very early, rapping with each other and building their skills. [3]

In 2014, Bennett and others were charged with assault and battery for allegedly severely injuring a teenage Columbia College Chicago student at a party. [4] They beat the victim badly after he stepped on Bennett's shoe.

Music career

Much like his brother, Bennett has developed a unique sound and style of rapping. [3] Some artists that have influenced his growth as a musician include Twista, Nas, and Kendrick Lamar who has had a noticeable impact on his music. He claims that Kanye West's College Dropout had a significant role in his ability to see the fun-loving side of music. [2]

Bennett's brother preferred that he build his own fanbase before he began working with and promoting him. Chance believed this was an important step in his development as an artist. Bennett finally started selling out shows at local venues such as Reggie's and even opened for his idol Nas at a Lollapalooza after party in 2014. [5] Following his success, he and his brother released a track "Broad Shoulders", which is also the title track of one of his most recent mixtapes. [6]

In 2015, Bennett released the mixtape "Broad Shoulders". It features artists such as Logan Parks, Talia Stewart, and Jordan Bratton, most of whom are native Chicagoans. [6] This was also his first full album without any elements sampled from preexisting songs. [7] In July 2018, Bennett released a single titled "Rock n Roll" along with the video from his upcoming EP, "Be Yourself". [8]

Personal life

On January 18, 2017, Bennett came out as bisexual on his Twitter account before his 21st birthday. [9]

On October 17, 2014, an article was released from dnainfo reported that Bennett was involved in an altercation at a house party in his native city of Chicago that left his victim with major head trauma. The article states that Bennett and his friend attacked the victim after the victim stepped on Bennett's shoes. The incident was captured on video by attendees at the party, who would identify Bennett on social media. Bennett would turn himself in and be released on a $75,000 bond. [10]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Broad Shoulders [11]
  • Released: December 14, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Restoration of an American Idol [12]
  • Released: February 24, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Be Yourself [13]
  • Released: July 13, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Coming of Age
  • Released: April 22, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleMixtape details
The Taylor Bennett Show [14]
  • Released: December 5, 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Mainstream Music [15]
  • Released: May 1, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
Throw Aways: Unmixed [16]
  • Released: August 19, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Soundcloud Playlist

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleEP details
Freshman Year: First Semester [17]
  • Released: October 15, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
The American Reject [18] [ non-primary source needed ]
  • Released: May 28, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Dance
"Holiday" [19]
(James The Mormon featuring Taylor Bennett)		2017—Non-album singles
"Sleepless" [20]
(Melo Makes Music featuring Taylor Bennett)		—
"Views of You" [21]
(Sofi de la Torre featuring Taylor Bennett)		—Another. Not me. I'm Done.
"Walls" [22]
(Madds featuring Taylor Bennett and Emilie Brandt)		—Non-album singles
"New World" [23]
(Krewella and Yellow Claw featuring Taylor Bennett)		29
[24]

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