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Prof (rapper)

American rapper

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. He was formerly signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment. Jacob "Jake" Anderson 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. During his formative years, Anderson developed a "comedic, dirty-mouthed rap persona" that he named "Gampo," after a childhood friend. Anderson graduated from Minneapolis South High School in 2002. Prior to achieving broader recognition, Prof cultivated a substantial local following through consistent independent music releases and energetic live performances.

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