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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>

<p>Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, known professionally as Jidenna, is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on May 4, 1985, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to Tama Mobisson and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Mobisson">Oliver Mobisson</a>. Jidenna spent the first six years of his life in Nigeria before his family relocated to the United States.</p>

<h2>Education and Musical Beginnings</h2>

<p>While attending Milton Academy, a private preparatory school in Massachusetts, Jidenna co-founded a rap group called Black Spadez. It was during this formative time that he began writing and producing his own music. The group released its first album as part of a school project before Jidenna graduated from Milton in 2003.</p>

<h2>Stanford University and Artistic Development</h2>

<p>Jidenna enrolled at Stanford University, where he initially pursued a degree in sound engineering. However, he later changed his major to Ritualistic Arts, a self-designed interdisciplinary program. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford in 2008. During his time at university, Jidenna developed his signature style of blending music, fashion, and cultural themes. He cites KRS-One and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Daddy_Kane">Big Daddy Kane</a> among his musical influences, and attributes his understanding of fashion and psychology in part to a Stanford professor who had a strong impact on his overall personal development.</p>

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<h2>Career and Influence</h2>

<p>After graduating, Jidenna focused on his music career while also mentoring and managing emerging artists. The death of his father in 2010 was a significant personal loss, but it did not deter him from pursuing his artistic ambitions. His unique aesthetic and sound drew attention in the music industry, helping to establish him as a notable figure in the contemporary hip hop and R&B scenes.</p>

<p>Jidenna gained widespread recognition in 2015 with the release of his hit single "Classic Man,” which showcased his distinct blend of lyrical depth, rhythmic style, and sartorial elegance. His work often explores themes of race, identity, and cultural duality, shaped by his Nigerian-American heritage.</p>

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