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Jephté Kewto (born May 9, 2000), also known as jev., is a Congolese-Canadian rapper. A refugee, he went viral on TikTok for his 2022 single "where's the confetti", which preceded his first studio album the color grey. In 2024, he released his second album, when angels cry. jev. is known for his intricate wordplay and production style that fuses old and new-school hip hop.

Early life Jephté Kewto was born on May 9, 2000, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He spent some time there before fleeing to South Africa as a refugee. He later moved again to Canada in late 2019.

jev. had been performing music since he was nine years old and he began writing and producing his own songs when he was twelve. He began using the name "jev." in 2015.

Influences and artistry jev. has stated that he was influenced by the rappers Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, J. Cole, André 3000, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, the Fugees, Wu-Tang Clan, Lost Boyz, and Nas. He is known for his dynamic delivery, intricate wordplay, and flexible flows. Many of the beats he raps on are a mix of chipmunk soul and boom bap and mixes both old and new-school styles.

Discography Studio albums Title Details the color grey. Released: December 20, 2022 Label: Loner, inc. Formats: Digital download, LP, CD when angels cry Released: June 14, 2024 Label: Loner, inc. Formats: Digital download, LP, CD LONERWRLD, vol 2 Released: September 30, 2025 Label: Loner, inc. Formats: Digital download, LP, CD Extended plays Title Details Lonerwrld, vol 1 Released: September 22, 2023 Label: Loner, inc. Formats: Digital download

Singles Title Year Album "Diamond Rose" 2019 "What You Mad For?" 2020 "Won't Say" "Matrix" "Aftermath" "Jays (Session '17)" 2021 "Elegance" "h o p e" "what a life." 2022 "where's the confetti?" the color grey. "lonrwrld (freestlyle)" 2023 Lonerwrld, vol 1 "who?" "Lucky 9" (with Bailey Daniel) "Hood Musical" "9AM in London" "Down For Us." 2024 "vintage." "Famous" when angels cry "The Samurai's Monologue." "You Cry Love." "Young Saiyan Freestyle" "Hold My Liquor" 2025 "Marvin Gaye." "The Purple One." "GOD flow." 2026