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'''Jermaine Anthony Preyan''' (born July 28, 1982), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Mack Maine''', is an American [[rapper]] from [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. Mack Maine is signed to [[Young Money Entertainment]], an imprint of [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]]'s [[Universal Motown]]-distributed [[Cash Money Records]], and is currently the president of the label.<ref>[http://www.kjmm.com/News/mackmaine_327.htm Lil Wayne’s Presidential Homey], [[KJMM|KJMM 105.3 FM]]. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> He is the co-founder of Kush Entertainment and has also founded his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records.<ref name="xxl"/> |
'''Jermaine Anthony Preyan''' (born July 28, 1982), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Mack Maine''', is an American [[rapper]] from [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]]. Mack Maine is signed to [[Young Money Entertainment]], an imprint of [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]]'s [[Universal Motown]]-distributed [[Cash Money Records]], and is currently the president of the label.<ref>[http://www.kjmm.com/News/mackmaine_327.htm Lil Wayne’s Presidential Homey] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090508001033/http://www.kjmm.com/News/mackmaine_327.htm |date=May 8, 2009 }}, [[KJMM|KJMM 105.3 FM]]. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> He is the co-founder of Kush Entertainment and has also founded his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records.<ref name="xxl"/> |
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== Early life and career == |
== Early life and career == |
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Jermaine Anthony Preyan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He formed a friendship with Dwayne Carter aka [[Lil Wayne]] at the age of eleven. In 2003, he placed 16th out of a thousand contestants in a freestyle battle hosted by [[MTV]]; this, combined with a backstage performance at the 2004 [[BET Awards]] with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]], led him to becoming a founding member of [[Young Money Entertainment]] with [[Lil Wayne]] in 2005. In 2008, Mack Maine appeared on the official remix of Lil Wayne's third single from ''[[Tha Carter III]]'', "[[Got Money]]," and performed the song with Wayne on [[Saturday Night Live]] on September 14.<ref name="xxl"/> At the 2008 Ozone Awards, he won the "Patiently Waiting: Louisiana" award.<ref>Reid, Shaheem. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592610/20080812/ross__rick__rap_.jhtml Rick Ross, T-Pain, Big Boi, David Banner Rock Ozone Awards In Houston Despite Pre-Show Scuffle], [[MTV News]]. Published August 12, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> |
Jermaine Anthony Preyan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He formed a friendship with Dwayne Carter aka [[Lil Wayne]] at the age of eleven. In 2003, he placed 16th out of a thousand contestants in a freestyle battle hosted by [[MTV]]; this, combined with a backstage performance at the 2004 [[BET Awards]] with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]], led him to becoming a founding member of [[Young Money Entertainment]] with [[Lil Wayne]] in 2005. In 2008, Mack Maine appeared on the official remix of Lil Wayne's third single from ''[[Tha Carter III]]'', "[[Got Money]]," and performed the song with Wayne on [[Saturday Night Live]] on September 14.<ref name="xxl"/> At the 2008 Ozone Awards, he won the "Patiently Waiting: Louisiana" award.<ref>Reid, Shaheem. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592610/20080812/ross__rick__rap_.jhtml Rick Ross, T-Pain, Big Boi, David Banner Rock Ozone Awards In Houston Despite Pre-Show Scuffle], [[MTV News]]. Published August 12, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> |
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In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set,<ref name="NewLilWayne">[http://www.newlilwayne.com/2009/03/video-jae-millz-mack-maine-gudda-gudda-interviews-about-young-money/ New Mack Maine Interview – Talks About YM Album, Every Girl Music Video & More], NewLilWayne.com. Published March 27, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> as well as [[mtvU]]'s Spring Break 2009 concert.<ref>[http://www.mtvu.com/tag/mack-maine/ Mack Maine], [[mtvU]]. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> He also released a mixtape presented by [[Don Cannon]] entitled ''This Is Just a Mixtape'', featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, [[Mistah Fab]], [[Gorilla Zoe]], [[Pleasure P]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Mystikal]], and [[Soulja Slim]].<ref name="xxl"/><ref name="NewLilWayne"/> Mack Maine appears on the Young Money collaboration album, including the first single, "[[Every Girl (Young Money song)|Every Girl]]".<ref>Langhorne, Cyrus. [http://www.sohh.com/2009/04/mannie_fresh_on_hot_boys.html Mannie Fresh On Hot Boys Reunion, "It's Gotta Be Right"], ''[[SOHH]]''. Published April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref><ref name="billboard">[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269000/eminem-lil-wayne-billboard-bits Eminem, Lil Wayne: Billboard Bits], ''Billboard''. Published April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> Along with [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]], [[Ronald "Slim" Williams|Slim]], Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's ''[[Behind the Music]]'' episode, which premiered September 11, 2009. |
In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set,<ref name="NewLilWayne">[http://www.newlilwayne.com/2009/03/video-jae-millz-mack-maine-gudda-gudda-interviews-about-young-money/ New Mack Maine Interview – Talks About YM Album, Every Girl Music Video & More] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20120525232905/http://www.newlilwayne.com/2009/03/video-jae-millz-mack-maine-gudda-gudda-interviews-about-young-money/ |date=May 25, 2012 }}, NewLilWayne.com. Published March 27, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> as well as [[mtvU]]'s Spring Break 2009 concert.<ref>[http://www.mtvu.com/tag/mack-maine/ Mack Maine], [[mtvU]]. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> He also released a mixtape presented by [[Don Cannon]] entitled ''This Is Just a Mixtape'', featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, [[Mistah Fab]], [[Gorilla Zoe]], [[Pleasure P]], [[Rick Ross (rapper)|Rick Ross]], [[Mystikal]], and [[Soulja Slim]].<ref name="xxl"/><ref name="NewLilWayne"/> Mack Maine appears on the Young Money collaboration album, including the first single, "[[Every Girl (Young Money song)|Every Girl]]".<ref>Langhorne, Cyrus. [http://www.sohh.com/2009/04/mannie_fresh_on_hot_boys.html Mannie Fresh On Hot Boys Reunion, "It's Gotta Be Right"], ''[[SOHH]]''. Published April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref><ref name="billboard">[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/269000/eminem-lil-wayne-billboard-bits Eminem, Lil Wayne: Billboard Bits], ''Billboard''. Published April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.</ref> Along with [[Birdman (rapper)|Birdman]], [[Ronald "Slim" Williams|Slim]], Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's ''[[Behind the Music]]'' episode, which premiered September 11, 2009. |
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In March 2010, Mack Maine appeared with [[Snoop Dogg]] on T-Pain's single, "[[Ghetto Commandments]]."<ref>[http://www.vibe.com/audio/t-pain-feat-snoop-dogg-mack-maine T-Pain Gives His 'Ghetto Commandments']. ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''. Published March 23, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2010.</ref> He also voiced one of Trap Jesus' gangsters in the [[Adult Swim]] special ''[[Freaknik: The Musical]]''. Maine was also featured on the music video of [[Playaz Circle]]'s Hit song with [[Lil Wayne]], "Duffle Bag Boy". On March 17, 2013 Mack Maine released the music video for "Celebrate" featuring Lil Wayne and [[Talib Kweli]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/video-mack-maine-f-lil-wayne-and-talib-kweli-celebrate |title=Video: Mack Maine f/ Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli "Celebrate" |publisher=Complex |date=2013-03-17 |accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref> |
In March 2010, Mack Maine appeared with [[Snoop Dogg]] on T-Pain's single, "[[Ghetto Commandments]]."<ref>[http://www.vibe.com/audio/t-pain-feat-snoop-dogg-mack-maine T-Pain Gives His 'Ghetto Commandments']{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''. Published March 23, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2010.</ref> He also voiced one of Trap Jesus' gangsters in the [[Adult Swim]] special ''[[Freaknik: The Musical]]''. Maine was also featured on the music video of [[Playaz Circle]]'s Hit song with [[Lil Wayne]], "Duffle Bag Boy". On March 17, 2013 Mack Maine released the music video for "Celebrate" featuring Lil Wayne and [[Talib Kweli]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/video-mack-maine-f-lil-wayne-and-talib-kweli-celebrate |title=Video: Mack Maine f/ Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli "Celebrate" |publisher=Complex |date=2013-03-17 |accessdate=2013-07-18}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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General Motors Place concert in Vancouver, 2009. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jermaine Anthony Preyan |
| Born | July 28, 1982 |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Young Money, Cash Money, Republic |
Jermaine Anthony Preyan (born July 28, 1982), better known by his
Universal Motown-distributed Cash Money Records, and is currently the president of the label.[1] He is the co-founder of Kush Entertainment and has also founded his own label, Soothe Your Soul Records.[2]
Early life and career
Jermaine Anthony Preyan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He formed a friendship with Dwayne Carter aka Lil Wayne at the age of eleven. In 2003, he placed 16th out of a thousand contestants in a freestyle battle hosted by MTV; this, combined with a backstage performance at the 2004 BET Awards with Cassidy, led him to becoming a founding member of Young Money Entertainment with Lil Wayne in 2005. In 2008, Mack Maine appeared on the official remix of Lil Wayne's third single from Tha Carter III, "Got Money," and performed the song with Wayne on Saturday Night Live on September 14.[2] At the 2008 Ozone Awards, he won the "Patiently Waiting: Louisiana" award.[3]
In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set,Rick Ross, Mystikal, and Soulja Slim.[2][4] Mack Maine appears on the Young Money collaboration album, including the first single, "Every Girl".[6][7] Along with Birdman, Slim, Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's Behind the Music episode, which premiered September 11, 2009.
In March 2010, Mack Maine appeared with
Ghetto Commandments."[8] He also voiced one of Trap Jesus' gangsters in the Adult Swim special Freaknik: The Musical. Maine was also featured on the music video of Playaz Circle's Hit song with Lil Wayne, "Duffle Bag Boy". On March 17, 2013 Mack Maine released the music video for "Celebrate" featuring Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli.[9]
Personal life
Relationships and children
Mack Maine has one child; Isaiah William Clarence Robertson Preyan. Isaiah was born in Oakland California on November 10, 2004 to mother Erin Robertson. Mack Maine and she met while she was in college studying Mass Communications at Southern University in Baton Rouge. There were rumors of their engagement and marriage, but those rumors have since been dispelled.[10]
Legal issues
On September 16, 2013, Mack Maine was charged with
sexual battery following an incident that occurred on August 22 during Lil Wayne's "Amerika's Most Wanted" tour. Allegedly Maine invited two women onto a tour bus and when they were on it, he put his hand down one woman's clothing, grabbing her breast without her consent. TMZ says the documents claim that when the women wanted to leave the bus, Maine reportedly held the door shut, and punched one of them in her face, breaking her jaw.[11] On September 20, 2013, Mack Maine voluntarily turned himself in to Oklahoma County police, and was released on 9,000 dollar bond.[12]
Discography
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Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US
Rap | ||
| We Are Young Money[13] |
|
9 | 3 | 1 |
| Rich Gang[14] |
|
9 | 2 | 2 |
| Young Money: Rise of an Empire[15] |
|
7 | 4 | 2 |
Mixtapes
- 2006: Young Money, Vol. 1 (with Boo)
- 2006: G-Series (with Curren$y)[4]
- 2008: Mack Maine BOBO 101[4]
- 2008: B!tch, I'm Mack Maine (Freestyle 102)[4]
- 2009: DJ Don Cannon Presents: This is Just a Mixtape[2][16][17]
- 2010: DJ Rockstar Presents: The Laxative
- 2011: Billionaire Minds (with Birdman)[4]
- 2012: Don’t Let It Go Waste[4]
- 2013: Freestyle 102: No Pens or Pads[18]
- 2013: Food for Thought
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [19] |
US R&B [20] |
US Rap [21] |
DEN
[22] | ||||||||||
| "Throw It Back" (featuring Lil Wayne) |
2009 | — | — | — | — | Maine 4 President | |||||||
| "All in One Swipe" (featuring Rick Ross and Birdman )
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2010 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "Celebrate" (featuring Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli) |
2013 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [23] |
US R&B [24] |
US Rap [25] |
CAN [26] | ||||||||||
| "I Get Money" () |
2011 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||
| "B-Boyz" (Birdman featuring Mack Maine, Kendrick Lamar, Ace Hood and DJ Khaled) |
2012 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "Dark Shades" (Birdman featuring Lil Wayne and Mack Maine) |
— | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | |||||||||||||
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Shovlin' Snow" | 2005 | Birdman, Currensy, Lil Wayne | Fast Money |
| "Poppin them Bottles" | 2006 | Currensy, Lil Wayne | Dedication 2 |
| "Ridin wit the AK" | |||
| "I Know The Future" | 2007 | Lil Wayne | The Drought Is Over 2 (The Carter 3 Sessions)
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| "Zoo" | |||
| "Dedication 3" | 2008 | Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Willie the Kid | Dedication 3 |
| "A Million Lights" | 2011 | DJ Khaled, Kevin Rudolf, Tyga, Jae Millz, Cory Gunz | We the Best Forever |
| "As Da World Turns" | 2012 | Gudda Gudda, Lil Wayne | Guddaville 3 |
| "Don't Pay 4 It" | DJ Khaled, Wale, Tyga, Kirko Bangz | Kiss the Ring | |
| "Money to Make" | 2013 | Birdman, Rick Ross | The H |
| "Feelat" | Cory Gunz | Datz WTF I'm Talkin Bout |
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
The
Black Entertainment Television (BET) network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports and other fields of entertainment. The awards are presented annually and broadcasts live on BET.[27]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Young Money | Best New Artist | Nominated |
| Best Group | Won | ||
| " BedRock" )
(Young Money featuring Lloyd |
Viewer's Choice | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Young Money | Best Group | Won |
References
- ^ Lil Wayne’s Presidential Homey Archived May 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, KJMM 105.3 FM. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ a b c d Fleischer, Adam. Mack Maine: Mainstreamin' Archived April 13, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, XXL. Published January 16, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem. Rick Ross, T-Pain, Big Boi, David Banner Rock Ozone Awards In Houston Despite Pre-Show Scuffle, MTV News. Published August 12, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ a b c d e f g New Mack Maine Interview – Talks About YM Album, Every Girl Music Video & More Archived May 25, 2012, at archive.today, NewLilWayne.com. Published March 27, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- mtvU. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ Langhorne, Cyrus. Mannie Fresh On Hot Boys Reunion, "It's Gotta Be Right", SOHH. Published April 16, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ Eminem, Lil Wayne: Billboard Bits, Billboard. Published April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ T-Pain Gives His 'Ghetto Commandments'[permanent dead link]. Vibe. Published March 23, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2010.
- ^ "Video: Mack Maine f/ Lil Wayne and Talib Kweli "Celebrate"". Complex. March 17, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ Robertson, Erin. http://bossip.com/514637/put-on-blast-mack-maines-baby-mama-says-shes-tired-of-his-deadbeat-verbally-abusive-no-child-support-paying-ways30346/. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://www.complex.com/music/2013/09/mack-maine-reportedly-charged-with-sexual-battery
- ^ http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/mack-maine-surrenders-cops-sexual-battery-case-released-bond/
- ^ Rovi Corporation.
- ^ Rovi Corporation.
- ^ a b "Young Money Readies 'Rise of an Empire' Compilation for March". Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ Carter, Jay. Mack Maine: It's My Time, 24hourhiphop.com. Published April 12, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- Ozone Magazine. Published January 21, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2009.
- ^ "Mack Maine - Freestyle 102: No Pens No Pads Hosted by Young Money // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "Ace Hood Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Ace Hood Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Ace Hood Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "Discography Ace Hood". danishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "DJ Khaled Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ "DJ Khaled Album & Song Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- Black Entertainment Television. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mack Maine.
- Mack Maine official discography and videography
- Mack Maine on Myspace
- Non-commercial Mack Maine mixtapes
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