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Pardison Fontaine

Pardison Fontaine

American rapper and songwriter (born 1989)

Jorden Kyle Lanier Thorpe (born December 29, 1989),[1] better known by his stage name Pardison Fontaine, is an American rapper and songwriter from Newburgh, New York. He is best known for his 2018 single "Backin' It Up" (featuring Cardi B), which peaked at number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Under8ed was released November 15, 2019. Along with his recording career, Thorpe has received credits as co-writer on hit songs for other artists, including Kanye West ("Yikes", "Ghost Town", and "All Mine"), Cardi B ("Bodak Yellow", "I Like It", "Wild Side", "WAP", and "Up"), and Megan Thee Stallion ("Savage Remix" and "WAP").[2] In 2021, Thorpe won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Song for his contribution on the latter's "Savage Remix".[3]

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Career

In August 2015, Fontaine released his debut mixtape, Not Supposed to Be Here.[4] During 2016 –2018, he worked with rapper Cardi B. In 2018, Fontaine co-wrote songs for rapper Kanye West's eighth studio album, Ye, including "Violent Crimes." In August 2018, he released the single "Say What I Want".[5] In September 2018, he released the single "Backin' It Up" (featuring Cardi B), which reached number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.[6][7] They performed the song live for the first time at the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards.[8]

Fontaine released his EP Sext8pe on December 12, 2023,[9] the same day the music video for his project's first single "That's Cute" was launched. Fontaine has stated that the EP is an "audio mashup of the creative [he's] become." He also called it a "brief overview of who [he's] become as a person" and that it was inspired by "love, heartbreak, and all the highs and lows of these things we call relationships. A wide spectrum of emotions and texture, a taste of what is yet to come."[10] The only collaboration on Sext8pe was "Sexyy & Conceited" which features fellow rap artist Sexyy Red. "Shake Sum," the second single off of the EP, was accompanied by a music video on January 17, 2024.[11][12]

Personal life

In November 2016, Fontaine's daughter was born.[13]

He was in a public relationship with fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion from 2020 to 2023.[14]

In November 2023, Fontaine responded to cheating allegations concerning his past relationship with Megan Thee Stallion through the release of his single "Thee Person".[15] He later denied the accusations in an interview on radio program The Breakfast Club.[16]

Discography

Studio albums

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Singles

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References

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    "Cardi B – Chart history: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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    "Watch Cardi B Perform 'Get Up". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
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    "Pardison Fontaine Talks His 'Sext8pe' EP, Working With Sexyy Red, His Views On Polygamy". Vibe. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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    "Pardison Fontaine Shouts Out Female Rappers—But Not Megan Thee Stallion Or Cardi B". Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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    "Pardison Fontaine - Shake Sum (Official Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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    "Pardison Fontaine - That's Cute (Official Music Video)". Youtube. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
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    "All About Megan Thee Stallion's Ex-Boyfriend, Pardison Fontaine". Elle. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
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    Davidowitz, Esther. "Superstar rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Pardi sneak in for private dinner in Fair Lawn". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
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    "In the Field - Single by Pardison Fontaine". January 26, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Jumpin Jumpin - Single by Pardison Fontaine". October 24, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Hangin Off Me - Single by Pardison Fontaine". October 24, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "For the Win - Single by Pardison Fontaine". October 24, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Backin' It Up (feat. Cardi B) - Single by Pardison Fontaine". Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Peach (feat. City Girls) - Single by Pardison Fontaine". Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019 – via iTunes.
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    "Shea Butter - Single by Pardison Fontaine". Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2019 – via iTunes.
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    "Take It Down (feat. Offset) - Single by Pardison Fontaine". Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2019 – via iTunes.
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    "C.R.E.A.Mix (feat. Pardison Fontaine) - Single by Jonny Pri$e". September 27, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "How I Feel (feat. Pardison Fontaine) - Single by Bynoe". October 3, 2017. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Biotchhh (feat. Pardison Fontaine) - Single by Klean Söze". January 4, 2018. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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    "Iceberg (feat. Pardison Fontaine) - Single by Dougie F". Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via iTunes.
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