Keandrian Qynzel Jones (born September 22, 2000), known professionally as Kankan (formerly stylized as KANKAN), is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2021 with the release of his single "Woke Up".
Early life Jones was born on September 22, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. Jones grew up listening to artists such as Speaker Knockerz. He did not initially plan on becoming a rapper. In an interview, Jones claimed that he started rapping initially "as a joke". After realizing how much he enjoyed making music, Jones began to pursue music fully.
Career In 2017, Kankan produced for Smokepurpp. In 2019, Kankan collaborated with artist Fifty Grand. On October 5, 2021, Kankan released his debut album RR, featuring rapper Yeat. On September 30, 2022, Kankan released his second studio album Way2Geeked. On January 13, 2023, Kankan was featured on BabyTron's project, BIN Reaper 3: New Testament. In February 2025, Kankan released the precursor B4 F.E.B in buildup for his next project. Then, on October 24, 2025, Kankan released his third studio album, titled #F.E.B. On May 15, 2026, Kankan was featured on the track "Red Dot" with Lil Shine off of his album Get Rich Or Die Sippin.
Musical style Andy Kellman of AllMusic wrote how Kankan represents Dallas with his "unhurried flow and urgent lyrics".
Critical reception Kankan's music has often generated positive reviews, with Antonio Johri of Complex Networks writing that Kankan's track, "Goin' To Hell," has since then become an underground favorite due to its minimalistic flow and catchiness.
Personal life
Legal issues
In early 2021, Kankan was arrested for domestic abuse following an incident where he hit his girlfriend, Kandyxkat.
Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions US Heat RR Released: October 5, 2021 Label: EMPIRE Format: Digital download, streaming — Way2Geeked Released: September 30, 2022 Label: EMPIRE Format: Digital download, streaming 16 F.E.B Released: October 24, 2025 Label: EMPIRE Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details+ Title Album details ##Radiant## (with SSGKobe) Released: December 25, 2018 #In#My#Glo Released: February 1, 2019 Radiant 2 (with SSGKobe) Released: June 26, 2019 Packrunner EP Released: August 14, 2019 Live Slay Die Slay Released: September 14, 2019 BenjiKan Released: September 18, 2019 #B4K2 Released: March 5, 2020 Oxy Released: April 10, 2020 Kan Gianni Released: April 18, 2020 Interstellar EP Released: May 29, 2020 #B4K3 Released: July 4, 2020 KanGianni2 Released: August 13, 2020 InMyGlo2 Released: August 19, 2020 Fast Cars N Codeine Released: September 23, 2020 #B4K4 Released: November 19, 2020 Codeine Graveyard Released: December 1, 2020 Live Fast Die Slay 2 Released: December 25, 2020 Oxy & Codeine Released: March 22, 2021 ##B4RR Released: June 11, 2021 ##B4W2G Released: June 24, 2022 B4 F.E.B Released: August 13, 2025 Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected details Title Mixtape details Kankan Released: November 7, 2019 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming B4 AMGs & SRTs Released: December 3, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
Tours Co-headlining Next Gen Tour (2023) (Cancelled)
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