Ameer Emmanuel Vann (born September 22, 1996) is an American rapper. He is best known for being a member of music collective

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, until his departure from the group in May 2018. After leaving

, Vann started his solo career and released his first commercial EP, ''

Emmanuel Immanuel ( he, עִמָּנוּאֵל, 'Īmmānū'ēl, meaning, "God is with us"; also romanized: , ; and or in Koine Greek of the New Testament) is a Hebrew name that appears in the Book of Isaiah (7:14) as a sign that God will protect the ...

'', in September 2019.

Early life

Ameer Emmanuel Vann was born in

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, on September 22, 1996. He attended

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in Texas with future

bandmates

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, Joba, Matt Champion, and Merlyn Wood. He held various jobs before joining Brockhampton, including working in a slaughterhouse and as a trash collector. Vann has also revealed in several songs that he has had a pill addiction due to sleeping problems, and often sold drugs from his mother's house.

Career

Vann embarked on his career as a member of AliveSinceForever, a group that started on the forum KanyeToThe in 2010, from which

would eventually form. He was featured on their only project, ''The ASF EP'', released on July 29, 2013, on the tracks "Silent Water" and "Rabbits", both with

. Vann also released an eponymous EP, titled ''Ameer Vann EP'', on October 29, 2013. He was one of the founding members of Brockhampton in 2015, and along with Kevin Abstract, contributed to "a fair amount of the group's image and vision". Vann has been called, "the face of the ''Saturation'' trilogy", being featured on the covers of Brockhampton's 2017 albums, ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

Saturation III ''Saturation III'' (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by American boy band Brockhampton, released on December 15, 2017. Production is predominantly handled by Romil Hemnani, alongside production duo Q3 (composed of Jabari Manwa and ...

''. However, the group decided to part ways with Vann on May 27, 2018, following sexual abuse allegations. After a hiatus and disappearance from social media, Vann reemerged on September 16, 2019 to announce the release of his debut commercial project ''Emmanuel'', the following night. Vann's first solo live performance was at Sound Of Brazil (S.O.B.'s) in

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on September 23, 2019. The setlist included tracks from ''Emmanuel'' and older tracks from 2017, as well as unreleased songs. On October 15, 2020, Vann released the

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-produced single "Keep Your Distance" via Winston Wolf and

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. On January 14, 2021, Vann released a second single titled "IDFIATOK" (an acronym for "I Don't Fit In and That's OK").

Artistry

Vann is best known for his laid back flow and his frequent use of themes of

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, substance abuse and

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Controversies

Sexual misconduct allegations

In May 2018, Vann was the subject of sexual misconduct and abuse allegations, after multiple women came forward detailing their experiences; some of which included him being, "emotionally manipulative, and mentally abusive", and engaging in sexual relations with a minor. He later responded to the allegations, denying sexual misconduct or sexual relations with a minor, in a series of tweets. As a result, Brockhampton delayed, and ultimately shelved the release of their then-upcoming fourth studio album ''Puppy'', which was scheduled to be released the following month, as well as cancelling their remaining tour dates. On May 27, a statement was issued by the group announcing Vann's departure.

Robbery accusations

In December 2018, former bandmate Dom McLennon posted a tweet claiming that Vann had arranged for one of his friends to be robbed, and did not reveal his involvement until after the controversy that led to his departure. McLennon later addressed this in Brockhampton's "Dearly Departed" from their 2019 album '' Ginger'', elaborating on the robbery and further criticising Vann's behaviour. Vann denied the allegations in a freestyle he posted on his Instagram page in March 2021.

Discography

Extended plays

* ''Ameer Vann EP'' (2013) * ''

'' (2019)

With Brockhampton

Studio albums

* ''

'' (2017) * ''

'' (2017)

Mixtapes

* ''All-American Trash'' (2016)

With AliveSinceForever

Extended plays

* ''The ASF EP'' (2013)

Singles

Guest appearances

References

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