Adam22

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Adam22
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Adam22 in September 2021
Born
Adam John Grandmaison

(1983-11-24) November 24, 1983 (age 38)
Nashua, New Hampshire, U.S.[1]
Other names"Adam22"
Occupation
  • Podcaster
  • Blogger
  • Internet Personality
  • Adult Film Star
Years active2006–present
Known for
  • No Jumper
  • ONSOMESHIT
  • The Come Up
Websitenojumper.com

Adam John Grandmaison (born November 24, 1983), more commonly known as Adam22, is an American podcaster, journalist, internet personality, former record executive, and adult film star.[2][3] He is best known for being the creator and host of pop culture-oriented podcast No Jumper.[4][5][6]

Early life[]

Grandmaison became a BMX rider at a young age and enjoyed Hip-Hop music, including Gucci Mane's hit "Bricks" that includes the line, "I'm ballin' like an athlete but got no Jumper." This inspired the name No Jumper for his future blog. Grandmaison has mentioned this on his podcast and in interviews many times.[7]

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton was close friends with Grandmaison's father, Philip J. Grandmaison, whose brother was one of Clinton's earliest supporters in 1992. In December of 2000, Clinton pardoned Grandmaison's father after formerly being convicted of mail fraud in 1996.[8][9]

Career[]

2006-2011: The Come Up and ONSOMESHIT[]

In 2006, Grandmaison started the website "The Come Up," which has become one of the most popular BMX websites of all time.[10]

Later, he created ONSOMESHIT, a BMX biking team and BMX-based clothing line which at one point had a retail store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.[4][11]

Grandmaison hosted the inaugural Trap Circus music festival in Miami, Florida in 2017.[6][12]

2011-present: No Jumper[]

No Jumper was originally a blog on Tumblr, started by George Potter in 2011 and financed by Grandmaison.[13] The blog reviewed early underground artists such as SpaceGhostPurrp and Clams Casino, and reviewed obscure Gucci Mane mixtapes, treating the underground with "critical attention."[14]

Revived in 2015, Grandmaison's No Jumper podcast, hosted on YouTube, focuses on interviews with underground rap artists and tastemakers.[15] As of March 2017, the interviews had received approximately 500,000 to 1 million views each.[4] It originally started as a BMX podcast with vlogs dedicated to Grandmaison's life running ONSOMESHIT's retail store. His interview of Memphis rapper and well-known underground rap figure Xavier Wulf soon turned viral within hip-hop communities, sparking Grandmaison's newfound interest in interviewing known figures within both underground and mainstream hip-hop.[16]

Grandmaison, through his No Jumper podcast, has been noted for interviewing up-and-coming talent as well as established rappers. He has interviewed artists including Lil Yachty, Lil Peep, Pouya, Juice WRLD, Suicideboys, Young Thug, Tekashi69 and most famously XXXTentacion in April 2016; the latter interview received over 13 million views.[11][1] This was the Florida rapper's first official professional interview, and has been credited with giving him exposure to a wide audience.[17][18]

Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg has said he views Grandmaison "as an advance scout searching for combustible new talent," while Rolling Stone described him as "underground hip-hop's major tastemaker."[1]

The No Jumper YouTube channel had over 518 million total video views and 2.7 million subscribers as of March 2019.[19] Jon Caramanica of the New York Times described No Jumper as "The Paris Review for the face-tattoo set."[20]

On June 20, 2018, Grandmaison held a memorial event for XXXTentacion, who had been murdered two days prior, in front of his ONSOMESHIT store, with a crowd of 300 people.[21] The crowd grew to over 1,000, and police in riot gear eventually appeared.[22] According to reports, rubber bullets were shot and tear gas was used to disperse the crowd.[23]

Grandmaison was one of the promoters for YouTube personality FouseyTube's event, "Hate Dies, Love Arrives", which was shut down via a bomb threat which left 1,500 people evacuated.[24] Shortly after the event, while Grandmaison interviewed Shane Dawson, Mid-interview, FouseyTube, Keemstar, and numerous other YouTube personalities interrupted, causing the interview to go viral.[25]

In addition to underground and established rappers, Grandmaison through his No Jumper channel has interviewed a variety of podcast guests of different careers and backgrounds including Porn Actresses, Record Label Executives, Twitch Streamers, Other YouTubers, Music Critics, and Fashion Designers. He has interviewed people such as Anthony Fantano, Adin Ross, Riley Reid, "Sugar" Sean O'Malley, Asspizza, and The Nelk Boys.[26]

2017-present: Pornography[]

Grandmaison began debuting in personalized adult films alongside his partner Lena Nersesian (known professionally as Lena The Plug) for the website Onlyfans in 2017; uploading a two-minute and sixteen second video to Youtube announcing a Sex Tape starring the two of them to be released once his girlfriend was to reach 1 million subscribers.[27][28]

In December 2019, the film was announced to be a professional film and was released for free in collaboration with Pornhub titled "Podcast Smash." The title is a reference to Adam22's No Jumper podcast and stars him and his partner Lena The Plug.[29]

Grandmaison, along with his fiancé Lena, announced a new podcast in November 2021 entitled Plug Talk, which focuses on interviewing (and having intercouse with) adult film stars on Onlyfans. It premiered November 16, 2021 with guest Adriana Chechik.[30]

Personal life[]

Grandmaison is engaged to vlogger, internet personality, and adult film actress Lena Nersesian (Lena the Plug).[31] On Valentine's Day of 2020, the two announced that they are expecting their first child together.[32] His daughter Parker Ann Grandmaison was born on November 14 at 7:40 pm as Grandmaison announced on Twitter.[33]

Grandmaison identifies as an atheist.[34]

In 2018, Grandmaison was accused of sexual and physical assault by two women.[35] Though he denied these accusations,[36] Atlantic Records eventually severed its relationship with Grandmaison.[37]

Discography[]

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
[38] 		US
R&B/HH
Bub.
[39]
"Hard"[40]
(featuring Tay-K and BlocBoy JB) 		2018 14 4 Non-album singles
"Rivals"[41]
(featuring Killy and Smooky MarGielaa) 		— —

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Grierson, Tim. Meet Adam22, Underground Hip-Hop's Major Tastemaker. Rolling Stone. July 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Hollins, Evan. EXCLUSIVE: Adam22 Explains His Involvement in the Porn Business. VladTV. January 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "AVN Media Network on Twitter "Adam22, Lena the Plug Debut 'Plug Talk' Podcast Series". Twitter. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Grierson, Tim. . How Adam22 Turned His BMX Podcast Into Essential Listening for Rap Fans. LA Weekly. March 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Roberts, Molly. How dare everyone tweet 'RIP Charles Manson'! Actually, they didn't.. Washington Post. November 20, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Markowitz, Douglas. Meet Adam22, the Podcast Mogul Who's Hosting Trap Circus. Miami New Times. November 22, 2017.
  7. ^ Roberts, Molly. Are you the next Lil Pump? These YouTubers will tell you — for a price.. Input Magazine. March 17, 2020.
  8. ^ "UNITED STATES v. GRANDMAISON". findlaw.com. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  9. ^ Miller, Bill. [1]. Washington Post. December 12, 2000.
  10. ^ Libman, Kristen. How Adam Grandmaison Is Changing the Way You Look at BMX. LA Weekly. November 31, 2012.
  11. ^ a b Gardner, Alex. How No Jumper's Adam22 Became an Unlikely Rap Tastemaker. Pigeons & Planes. February,32 2017.
  12. ^ Coleman, Vernon C. Cardi B Previews More New Music Ahead of Debut Albums. XXL. November 18, 2017.
  13. ^ "The FADER on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  14. ^ "The true origin story of No Jumper". The FADER. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  15. ^ Hip-Hop's Punk Moment Has Arrived. New York Times. June 23, 2017.
  16. ^ "Adam Grandmaison's 'No Jumper' Podcast Is a Drama and Hip Hop Extravaganza". Study Breaks. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  17. ^ Salisbury, Drew. XXXTentacion Case: A Timeline of the Accusations. Spin. December 22, 2017.
  18. ^ Buford, Corinna. The Complete History (So Far) of XXXTentacion's Controversial Career. Vulture. December 20, 2017.
  19. ^ "thecomeuphowtos YouTube Stats, Channel Statistics - Socialblade.com". socialblade.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  20. ^ Caramanica, Jon. The Rowdy World of Rap's New Underground. New York Times. June 22, 2017.
  21. ^ "KTLA on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  22. ^ Nyren, Erin (June 20, 2018). "Hundreds Gather in Los Angeles to Remember XXXTentacion". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  23. ^ "Throng of Hundreds Shuts Down Melrose Avenue Amid Memorial for Slain Rapper XXXTentacion". KTLA. June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  24. ^ "YouTuber FouseyTube had promised Drake would show up at his show, he never did". Newsweek. July 17, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  25. ^ "FouseyTube's disastrous festival echoes TanaCon, reopens debate over YouTuber events". Polygon. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  26. ^ "Adam22 on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  27. ^ "Lena The Plug on Youtube - $EXTAPE AT 1 MILLION". Youtube. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  28. ^ Walker, Angus. https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/youtuber-lena-the-plug-promises-sex-tape-if-she-gets-1-million-followers-news.27861.html YouTuber Lena The Plug Promises Sex Tape If She Gets 1 Million Followers. HNHH. January 23, 2017.
  29. ^ "Lena The Plug on Youtube - THE 1 MILLION SUBS TAPE IS FINALLY HERE!". Youtube. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  30. ^ "PlugTalkShow on Twitter "The first episode of Plug Talk is now live! For our first one we enlisted our good friend @adrianachechik!". Twitter. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  31. ^ Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage of the Threesome This YouTube Vlogger Had With a Hottie She Met on Twitter. Maxim. August 3, 2017.
  32. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  33. ^ "adam22 on Twitter:The baby is here, healthy and adorable". Twitter. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  34. ^ "The Quadeca Interview". YouTube. No Jumper. March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  35. ^ Hogan, Marc. "Sexual Assault Allegations Against Adam22 of No Jumper Detailed by Two Women". Pitchfork.
  36. ^ Blais-Billie, Braudie. "No Jumper Podcast/Label Founder Adam22 Accused of Rape, Responds". Pitchfork.
  37. ^ "Atlantic Records Drops Adam22's No Jumper Label Deal Following Sexual Assault Allegations". Billboard.
  38. ^ "Tay-K – Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  39. ^ "Tay-K – Chart History: Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 26, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  40. ^ "Hard (feat. Tay-K & BlocBoy JB) – Single by No Jumper on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  41. ^ "Rivals (feat. KILLY and Smooky MarGielaa) – Single by No Jumper on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 9, 2018.

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