Prof

Jacob Lukas Anderson (born April 29, 1984), better known by his stage name Prof, is an American rapper, singer, and record producer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He released his first full-length album, Project Gampo, in 2007 and has since released six additional albums and three EPs. In 2012, City Pages named Prof on their list of Minnesota's 20 best rappers. grew up in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, an area that would later be referenced in his musical works. His mother, Colleen, had a rocky relationship with his father, who suffered from bipolar disorder and was physically abusive. She would later divorce Anderson's father and move away, taking Anderson's three older sisters with her.

Rhymesayers The success of his independent endeavors eventually drew the attention of Rhymesayers Entertainment, a prominent independent hip-hop label known for artists such as Atmosphere. In 2010, Prof was part of Rhymesayers' "Welcome to Minnesota" tour.

Prof signed with Rhymesayers on December 3, 2013, representing a pivotal moment in his career -- providing him with a larger platform while allowing him to maintain creative control. The announcement, which coincided with the release of his single "The Reply," signaled increased national attention for his work. Liability was released October 16, 2015, and peaked at 141 on the Billboard 200 chart November 7, 2015.

On February 20, 2018, Prof announced he would be releasing a new album, titled Pookie Baby, on April 13, 2018. The themes within Pookie Baby reflected a new perspective influenced by injuries sustained from extensive touring, leading to a more nuanced sound. On September 6, 2019, Prof premiered a music video for his song titled "Cousins" featuring Saint Paul, Minnesota rapper, Cashinova.

On April 29, 2020, Prof released his first single, "Squad Goals", from his newly announced album Powderhorn Suites that was due to be released on June 26.

However, on June 25, 2020, Rhymesayers dropped Prof from their label, stating that they "failed to not only vet the signing of Prof but also calling into question the intentions behind his music, messaging, and content more strongly". The label's statement specifically referenced "misogynistic lyrics and social media posts" and "accusations of sexual misconduct" as factors in their decision. Rhymesayers further intended to cease the release of Powderhorn Suites to the extent that they could given the imminent release date. Powderhorn Suites was released by Stophouse Music Group on November 13, 2020. Prof premiered a music video for his Powderhorn Suites song "Outside Baby" the same day of the album's release. On November 20, 2020, Powderhorn Suites peaked at 36 on the Billboard 200, marking a significant achievement for an independent artist.

Horse, was released via Stophouse Music Group on April 14, 2023, and achieved notable independent chart success, ranking as the #2 Current Rap Album, #1 Heatseekers Album, #1 Emerging Artist Album, #8 Top Billboard Album, and #17 Independent Album on the Billboard charts. Horse includes collaborations with artists such as Method Man, Kevin Gates, and Redman.

Prof's most recent album Good Time Boy was released via Stophouse on June 26, 2026. The album includes collaborations with T pain, E-40, 2 Chainz, UK rap duo Pete & Bas, Texas-based rappers That Mexican OT and Sauce Walka, and Minneapolis-based hip-hop artist JonRay.

Live performances In May 2013, he performed as a last-minute substitute for Busta Rhymes at the Soundset Music Festival with only an hour's notice.

In 2015, to further enhance his touring capabilities, Prof secured the representation of William Morris.

Personal life Prof has a daughter.

Discography

Studio albums +List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US Absolutely Released: 2006 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: Digital download, CD —Project Gampo Released: 2007 Label: Rhymesayers Formats: Digital download, CD, LP —Powderhorn Suites Released: 2020 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: Digital download, CD, LP 36Horse Released: 2023 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: Digital download, CD, LP 111Good Time Boy Released: 2026 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: Digital download, CD, LP —

Extended plays TitleEP detailsProf/Ra EP Released: 2005 Label: Self-released Formats: CDKaiser Von Powderhorn Released: 2008 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: CDKaiser Von Powderhorn 2 Released: 2010 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: CDKaiser Von Powderhorn 3 Released: 2012 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: Digital download, CD

Live Albums TitleAlbum detailsLive From Powderhorn Suites Released: 2021 Label: Stophouse Music Group Formats: CD

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