Jasper William Johnson (born February 18, 2005), also known as Lil Shine, is an American rapper. A noted figure in the pluggnB scene, he has released two studio albums, Losing Myself in 2022 and Shine Forever in 2025.
Early life
Jasper William Johnson was born on February 18, 2005,[1] in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2]
Career
Johnson began to create music in 2017, at the age of twelve. He began to receive attention in 2019 after releasing the songs "Stop!" and "Relax!". Johnson joined the rap group Reptilian Club Boyz in 2020, but they disbanded in 2021.[2] He collaborated with American rapper Summrs in 2023, on the single "Hop Out".[3]
In December 2024, Johnson and two others were federally charged with conspiracy to acquire and obtain controlled substances by fraud, 11 counts of wire fraud, and 4 counts of aggravated identity theft after they were accused of hacking the Drug Enforcement Administration's practitioners and physicians system from December 2022 to August 2023 to steal information from physicians to buy large amounts of promethazine and codeine with the intention to sell them. Johnson claimed that he was innocent.[2][4] He released his second studio album, Shine Forever, on January 1, 2025. He originally lost the laptop with the album files.[5]
Influences and artistry
Shine's music has been described as pluggnB, rage, and trap-inspired.[3] Many of his songs are about his drug habits and relationships.[2][6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Losing Myself |
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| Shine Forever |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Lovesick |
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| Tearscape |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Loser" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Snow Keep Fallin" | 2022 | |
| "See U In H3ll" | ||
| "Loose Ends" | ||
| "By Myself" (with Lawsy) | ||
| "Won't Stop" | ||
| "Tell Me" | ||
| "How Deep Is Your Love" | 2023 | |
| "How It Goes" | ||
| "Falling 4 You" | ||
| "Lie Once, Lost Trust" | ||
| "Too Bad" | ||
| "Hop Out" (with Summrs) | ||
| "Str8 Like Dat" | 2024 | |
| "Snakes" | ||
| "Dork" | Shine Forever | |
| "Date Night" |
References
- ^ "Good morning. Today is a very special day, a day we are called to celebrate. Happy birthday to our dear friend Lil Shine. Thank you for being you and I speak for everyone when I say we are blessed to have you around for another year ❤️🎂". Instagram. February 18, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Wilson, Angela (December 23, 2024). "Lil Shine Accused of Hacking DEA System to Order 'At Least 300 Pints' of Prescription Drugs". MSN. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ a b Nevares, Gabriel Bras (December 24, 2023). "Lil Shine & Summrs "Hop Out" & Get Woozy On New Single: Stream". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ Moore, Sam (December 21, 2024). "Minnesota Rapper Lil Shine Hit With Federal Charges For Hacking DEA In Drug Fraud Ring". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (January 11, 2025). "Lil Shine Vows To "Shine Forever" On Third Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ Medithi, Vivian (January 16, 2025). "The best new rap mixtapes for snow days". The Fader. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
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