He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.
Plain White Rapper
KJ-52 Lyrics
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I stay thugged out rolling out in my mini van
On my ten inch rims bugging out with a little tan
While I'm letting them spin Mt. Dew can in my hand
Man I'm iced out like what...
Well I was iced out when the ice fell out the cup
Well I can't help it I almost ran into a truck
And the ice all melted and mini van got stuck
Dude I got five inch woofers in the trunk
And I can still make the party people get up and jump
Kjfivetweezy you know he get it crunk
Mini vans is in the house yall
Mt. Dew is in the house yall
Ten inch rims is in the house yall
Five inch speakers is in the house yall
(CHORUS)
Just a plain white rapper
Nothing more nothing else 'cause it really don't matter
Just a plain white rapper
Nothing more nothing else i don't try to be an actor
Just a plain white rapper
Nothing more can't you tell no it ain't Marshall Mathers
Just a plain white rapper
Nothing more even still you can quit the chit chatter
Fivetweezy yall know the name
Wassup to the soccer moms all up in this place
Driving suvs camrys lex or the range
Just bump my cd on the way to the soccer game
Uhh you don't have to act your age
Get hands up make ya kids think you're strange
Start dancing get them really now ashamed
Pick them up from school honk the horn be like hey
Okay back to the track
I'm the kid in the cap in the walmart throwback
Yeah what yall know about that
Man I be putting cape coral florida on the map like what...
Soccer moms is in the house yall
Home schoolers is in the house yall
Walmart is in the house yall
Sw florida is in the house yall
(CHORUS)
Ain't nothing special about me
I ain't the best looking ain't the best emcee
Now I'm not a hoodlum flashy or icy
At the dentist the only time I get flossy
See all I really got is just Christ in me
Who precisely breathed life in me
And just guides me daily and nightly
And never fails me 'cause he holds tightly
And I know its just to sight to see
It don't seem right don't even seem right to me
But all it just means is God gets the glory
In the end that's all I'm living for end of story
Fivetweezy is in the house yall
T. Cleezy is in the house yall
Sog et your hands up in the house yall
And lets turn this patry out tall
(CHORUS)
The lyrics to KJ-52's "Plain White Rapper" are a playful nod to the rapper's image and identity. He introduces himself as someone who may not fit the typical mold of a "thugged out" rapper, driving a mini-van with ten-inch rims and a Mt. Dew can in hand. He may have once been "iced out," but that changed when the ice fell out of his cup, and he got stuck in his van. Despite these quirks, KJ-52 asserts that his music can still get the party people jumping, and he doesn't try to be anything other than a plain white rapper - he's not an actor or an imitator of Eminem (Marshall Mathers).
The second verse of the song is directed at soccer moms and other parents who might not be his typical audience. The rapper encourages them to loosen up and have fun by listening to his music on the way to their kids' soccer games. He even suggests that they embarrass their kids by dancing and honking the horn when they pick them up from school. The last verse brings the song full circle by making it clear that KJ-52's identity is rooted in his faith in Christ. He declares that all he has is Christ in him, and God gets the glory for everything he does.
Overall, "Plain White Rapper" is a lighthearted and humorous take on KJ-52's identity as a Christian rapper who doesn't fit the typical mold of a hip-hop artist. The song celebrates the rapper's unique identity and encourages others to embrace their quirks as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Man yall should know who i am
I am a well-known rapper and you should recognize me.
I stay thugged out rolling out in my mini van
I try to maintain a tough and cool image while driving my mini van.
On my ten inch rims bugging out with a little tan
My rims are a small 10 inches and I have a slight tan.
While I'm letting them spin Mt. Dew can in my hand
I am sipping a Mountain Dew while watching my rims spin.
Man I'm iced out like what...
I am wearing a lot of jewelry and am dripping with ice.
Well I was iced out when the ice fell out the cup
I lost some of my ice when I spilled my drink.
Well I can't help it I almost ran into a truck
I had a close call when I almost hit a truck.
And the ice all melted and mini van got stuck
My van got stuck because the spilled ice caused it to malfunction.
But it's cool I let my speakers bump
I am not upset, I just let my music play loudly.
Dude I got five inch woofers in the trunk
My car has 5 inch subwoofers installed in the back.
And I can still make the party people get up and jump
Even with my modest sound system, I can still hype up the crowd.
Kjfivetweezy you know he get it crunk
I am known for being able to turn up the energy at a party or concert.
Mini vans is in the house yall
I am representing for all the mini vans on the road.
Mt. Dew is in the house yall
I am showing love for Mountain Dew, a popular soda drink.
Ten inch rims is in the house yall
I want to acknowledge my modest set of 10 inch rims.
Five inch speakers is in the house yall
I am mentioning my 5 inch subwoofers again.
Just a plain white rapper
I am not trying to be flashy or unique, just a regular white rapper.
Nothing more nothing else 'cause it really don't matter
My race, style, and appearance do not define me as an artist.
Nothing more nothing else i don't try to be an actor
I am not trying to put on an image or act like someone else.
Nothing more can't you tell no it ain't Marshall Mathers
I am not trying to be like famous rapper Eminem.
Just a plain white rapper
One more time, I am just a regular white rapper.
Nothing more even still you can quit the chit chatter
People can stop talking about how I look and focus on my music instead.
Fivetweezy yall know the name
My fans and supporters know my stage name, KJ-52.
Wassup to the soccer moms all up in this place
I am giving a shout out to the moms in the audience who are fans of my music.
Driving suvs camrys lex or the range
Moms drive different types of vehicles, such as SUVs, Camrys, Lexuses, or Range Rovers.
Just bump my cd on the way to the soccer game
I am suggesting that moms listen to my music while driving their kids to soccer games.
Uhh you don't have to act your age
You don't have to be boring or conform to a certain way of acting just because you are a mom.
Get hands up make ya kids think you're strange
Have fun and dance with your kids, even if it embarrasses them a little.
Start dancing get them really now ashamed
Dance with your kids and make them feel embarrassed but happy.
Pick them up from school honk the horn be like hey
Greet your kids in a fun way by honking your car horn when you pick them up from school.
Okay back to the track
Let's return to the song now.
I'm the kid in the cap in the walmart throwback
I am wearing a cap and a retro Walmart shirt.
Yeah what yall know about that
Do you know anything about my style and clothing?
Man I be putting cape coral florida on the map like what...
I am trying to represent my hometown of Cape Coral, Florida in the music industry.
Soccer moms is in the house yall
I am giving another shout out to the moms in the crowd.
Home schoolers is in the house yall
I am acknowledging the home schooled kids in the audience.
Walmart is in the house yall
I am referencing Walmart again.
Sw florida is in the house yall
I am representing all of Southwest Florida, not just my city.
Ain't nothing special about me
I am a regular person and not extraordinary.
I ain't the best looking ain't the best emcee
I am not the best-looking rapper nor the most skilled.
Now I'm not a hoodlum flashy or icy
I do not have any kind of criminal record and I am not into flashy or expensive things.
At the dentist the only time I get flossy
The only time I get fancy is when I go to the dentist and use dental floss.
See all I really got is just Christ in me
The only thing that truly sets me apart is my faith in Jesus Christ.
Who precisely breathed life in me
It is Jesus who gave me life and my talents.
And just guides me daily and nightly
Jesus helps me live my life both during the day and at night.
And never fails me 'cause he holds tightly
Jesus never abandons me because he loves and cares for me.
And I know its just to sight to see
I understand that my faith and my image as a regular person may seem unusual to some people.
It don't seem right don't even seem right to me
Even I sometimes feel like my faith and image do not fit in with the rap industry or culture.
But all it just means is God gets the glory
However, I know that everything I do is for the glory of God.
In the end that's all I'm living for end of story
Ultimately, I am living my life for God and that is the most important thing to me.
T. Cleezy is in the house yall
I am shouting out to my friend T. Cleezy who is also present.
Sog et your hands up in the house yall
I am encouraging the audience to put their hands up and have fun.
And lets turn this patry out tall
Let's have a great time and make this party memorable.
Contributed by Jason K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.