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Kankan (rapper)
Keandrian Qynzel Jones (born September 22, 2000) known professionally as Kankan (stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter. He rose to fame with the release of his single "Woke Up".
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| Keandrian Qynzel Jones (2000-09-22) 22 September 2000Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Rapper, songwriter, producer |
| 2016–present |
| EMPIRE |
Keandrian Qynzel Jones (born September 22, 2000) known professionally as Kankan (stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter. He rose to fame with the release of his single "Woke Up".
Jones was born on September 22, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. Jones grew up listening to artists such as Speaker Knockerz. He did not initially plan on becoming a rapper. In an interview, Jones claimed that he started rapping initially "as a joke". After realizing how much he enjoyed making music, Jones began to pursue music fully.
In 2017, Kankan produced for Smokepurpp. In 2019, Kankan collaborated with artist Fifty Grand. On October 5, 2021, Kankan released his debut album RR, featuring rapper Yeat. On September 30, 2022, Kankan released his second studio album Way2Geeked. On January 13, 2023, Kankan was featured on BabyTron's project, BIN Reaper 3: New Testament. On October 24, 2025, Kankan released his third studio album, titled #F.E.B.
Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote how Kankan's represents Dallas with his "unhurried flow and urgent lyrics".
Kankan's music has often generated positive reviews, with Antonio Johri of Complex Networks writing how Kankan's track, "Goin' To Hell," has since then become an underground favorite due to its minimalistic flow and catchiness.
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| Released: October 5, 2021 | ||
| Label: EMPIRE | ||
| Format: Digital download, streaming | — | |
| Released: September 30, 2022 | ||
| Label: EMPIRE | ||
| Format: Digital download, streaming | 16 | |
| Released: October 24, 2025 | ||
| Label: EMPIRE | ||
| Format: Digital download, streaming |
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| Released: December 25, 2018 | |
| Released: February 1, 2019 | |
| Released: June 26, 2019 | |
| Released: August 14, 2019 | |
| Released: September 14, 2019 | |
| Released: September 18, 2019 | |
| Released: March 5, 2020 | |
| Released: April 10, 2020 | |
| Released: April 18, 2020 | |
| Released: May 29, 2020 | |
| Released: July 4, 2020 | |
| Released: August 13, 2020 | |
| Released: August 19, 2020 | |
| Released: September 23, 2020 | |
| Released: November 19, 2020 | |
| Released: December 1, 2020 | |
| Released: December 25, 2020 | |
| Released: March 22, 2021 | |
| Released: June 11, 2021 | |
| Released: June 24, 2022 | |
| Released: August 13, 2025 |
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Released: November 7, 2019 | |
| Label: Self-released | |
| Format: Digital download, streaming | |
| Released: December 3, 2020 | |
| Label: Self-released | |
| Format: Digital download, streaming |
- Kankan at AllMusic
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