Benjamin Christopher Flores Jr. (born July 24, 2002), also known as BNJII (formerly known as Lil’ P-Nut), is an American

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. In music, he is known for his song "You Might Be the One". In acting, Flores starred as Louie Preston on the

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television series ''

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'' (2013–2015), and as Triple G on the Nickelodeon series ''

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'' (2015–2019).

Life and career

Music

Flores was born Benjamin Christopher Flores Jr. in

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, Tennessee. Flores first came to wider notice after he was interviewed by the local Memphis Fox 13 television station at age 7. After that interview, he appeared on ''

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'', where he performed his first rap single as Lil' P-Nut, "You Might Be the One for Me"; it was released on September 25, 2010. He then appeared on Cymphonique's song, "All That". His other raps include "Bad Dream" and "Choosin'".

Acting

Flores appeared in an episode of the TBS sitcom '' Are We There Yet?'', and played Atticus the rapping penguin in the animated film ''

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'', in 2011. He made a cameo appearance in

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's music video for "Look In The Mirror". Flores appeared in the film '' Ride Along'', which was released in January 2014. In 2013, Flores was cast in a starring role on the Nickelodeon television series ''

'', playing Louie, a young ghost that resides in the same house with a living family called the Hathaways. The show ran two seasons before ending in 2015. He was nominated for Favorite TV Actor at the ''

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'' in 2014 and 2015 for his role on ''The Haunted Hathaways''. On July 7, 2015, it was announced that Flores would be co-starring in

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's newest TV series, ''

'', playing the role of Triple G, the son of famous rapper Double G (

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). The series was renewed for a third season in November 2016. On June 13, 2016, Flores was announced as the new voice of Gerald Johanssen in the television movie '' Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie''. In 2017, he had a role in the fantasy-action film '' Transformers: The Last Knight''. In 2018, Flores was cast in the

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film ''

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'', which was released in May 2019. In 2021, he starred as Josh in ''

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'', beginning with '' Fear Street Part One: 1994''; the films were released on Netflix. From 2020 to 2021, he also played Eugene Jones in the

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television series '' Your Honor'' along side actors

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and Hunter Doohan.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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