JPEGMAFIA

Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks (born October 22, 1989), known professionally as JPEGMAFIA, is an American rapper and producer celebrated for his distinctive experimental hip-hop sound. Though born in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to Jamaican parents, Hendricks spent formative years in Baltimore, Maryland, a city that significantly influenced his artistic output. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.

Hendricks' early life was marked by a move to Alabama at age 13, where he experienced racism that would later inform his music. After relocating to Louisiana, he enlisted in the United States Air Force at 18. His military service included a tour in Iraq and postings in Kuwait, Germany, Japan, and North Africa, culminating in an honorable discharge. While he initially claimed a master's degree in journalism, Hendricks later clarified he had studied the subject during his deployment but did not receive a formal degree. In 2021, he revealed on social media a history of childhood abuse.