Jaydes

Jayden Yen Dumont (born February 24, 2006), known professionally as Jaydes (stylized in all lowercase), is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He gained popularity in the 2020s underground rap scene through social media and streaming platforms such as TikTok and SoundCloud.

Born and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida, Dumont began writing and releasing music to SoundCloud under the pseudonym "Evvls" after he switched to online learning in high school. His plugg songs received significant traction in 2021. He released his third extended play (EP) Heartpacing in 2022, followed by his debut studio album Ghetto Cupid in 2023.

Early life Jayden Yen Dumont was born on February 24, 2006, in Pompano Beach, Florida. His father is of Haitian descent, while his mother is of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. Dumont's father was an R&B artist. As a child, Jaydes' parents often played Jodeci and Erykah Badu around the house. He grew up with a passion for music, and took piano lessons in elementary school and his early teenage years. Jaydes started releasing music and gained popularity on SoundCloud. In 2020, Jaydes began releasing music to SoundCloud under the pseudonym "Evvls". His singles "Highschool", "Vivienne", "Trust Issues", "South" and "Clueless" would later gain traction online. His plugg songs received significant traction in 2021.

2022: Breakthrough, Romanticism and Heartpacing In April 2022, Jaydes released the 4-track studio EP Romanticism, and later made a guest appearance on the title track of fellow American rapper Rich Amiri's second EP, For The Better (2022). which received significant attention and is considered a turning point in his career, with features from fellow rappers Riovaz and Rich Amiri. with the introductory track "Rose" gaining significant traction on social media platforms such as TikTok. In December 2023, his single "Belikeme?" (released under his Evvls moniker) was listed by The New York Times as one of the best songs of 2023. He started releasing music consistently in 2024, focusing on mostly raw guitar playing, releasing and teasing such music on SoundCloud under the moniker "Mandy". On July 19, 2024, he released his second studio album, Count Up Dracula, which debuted his new punk rock sound. The review also commented on Jaydes' third EP, Heartpacing, saying it "rejoined" plugg by pairing emo quavers with the "luxurious" production classical of the style. On November 3, 2024, a warrant for Dumont's arrest was issued by the Broward County Sheriff's Office after a report allegedly stating that Dumont had stabbed his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend in the neck and arms with scissors and a box cutter when she denied sexual intercourse.

Discography

Studio albums Ghetto Cupid (2023) Count Up Dracula (2024) Yen (2026) You Owe Me (2026)