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Jasiri X
American rapper and activist
Jasiri X (born Jasiri Oronde Smith) is an American rapper and activist[1] who gained attention for his 2007 song "Free the Jena 6."[2] He is a recipient of the Rauschenberg Artist as Activist award[3] and co-founder of anti-violence group 1Hood.[4][5] In 2016, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Chicago Theological Seminary.[6]
Early life
Jasiri X was born Jasiri Oronde Smith[7] in Chicago, Illinois.
In the 1980s he moved with his mother to Monroeville, Pennsylvania and attended Gateway High School, graduating at age 16. Intending to become a lawyer, he began college at the University of Maryland, then attended the University of Pittsburgh but did not finish college.[2]
Career
After leaving school, Jasiri began spoken word,[2] performing initially as Jo Smith.[8] He also became an activist and was introduced to the Nation