Topher (rapper)

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Topher
Birth nameChristopher Townsend
Also known asTopher
Born1991
Kilmichael, Mississippi
GenresHip hop, rap
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter, political activist
Years active2017–present
WebsiteOfficial website
Topher B&W

Christopher "Topher" Townsend (born 1991), is an independent American rapper, songwriter and conservative commentator.

Early life and military[]

Christopher Townsend (born on February 22, 1991), better known as Topher, is an independent American rapper, songwriter, political activist, and entrepreneur from Kilmichael, Mississippi . He graduated from Montgomery County High School in 2009.[1]

Topher spent six years in the United States Air Force, where he was a cryptologic language analyst. He left in April 2017.[2][3]

Political activism[]

Topher voted Republican in the 2016 presidential election though he did not identify as a conservative at the time.[1]

Frustrated with backlash on Facebook, Topher began using TikTok to discuss political issues in December 2019,[4] often wearing his Santa hat and signature red hoodie.[2] He joined the Conservative Hype House collective in February 2020 and by October had more than 620,000 followers.[2] He was interviewed for BBC Click in July 2020, where he discussed political advertising on TikTok.[5]

In October 2020 Topher campaigned for Donald Trump on the Team Trump tour bus in Las Vegas.[2] He also discussed the concerns of Black voters in the 2020 election on Fox and Friends.[6]

Music career[]

Topher has been performing hip-hop for 20 years.[2] In December 2020, he released the single "The Patriot" (featuring The Marine Rapper) which reached #1 in the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart.[7][8]

In March 2021, Topher released his debut album No Apologies.[9]

Topher and The Marine Rapper performed their song "The Patriot" at a Veterans for Trump 2020 rally[citation needed], near to the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. Following the performance, Spotify removed the song from its platform, and Instagram banned Topher from broadcasting live.[10][11]

Discography[]

  • No Apologies (2021)

Personal life[]

Topher lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi with his wife Alicia and two daughters.[2][1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c LaKeadra Coffey (November 19, 2020). "His point of view". Winona Times. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Travis M. Andrews (October 26, 2020). "Meet Topher, the rapper and Air Force vet who's become a top conservative TikTok star". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "MAGA TikTok Creators Stand by Trump—Despite a Potential Ban". wired.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  4. ^ Audrey Conklin (October 31, 2020). "Young politicos leverage TikTok to reach Gen-Z voters". Fox Business. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Virtually You". BBC Click. July 4, 2020. BBC News. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  6. ^ "What are the top concerns for Black voters in 2020 election?". Yahoo News. October 31, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rap digital song sales". Billboard. January 16, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  8. ^ Brian Cantor. "Topher & The Marine Rapper's "The Patriot" Re-Enters Top 10 On Overall US iTunes Sales Chart, Reclaims #1 On Hip-Hop/Rap Chart". headlineplanet.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  9. ^ "Topher "No Apologies" Album Hits #1 On iTunes Hip-Hop Charts". 192kb.com. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  10. ^ Ethan E. Rocke (January 20, 2021). "Conservative Rappers Fight Back as Viral Anthem 'The Patriot' Gets Canceled". coffeeordie.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Cameron Hickey (March 3, 2021). "TikTok Played a Key Role in MAGA Radicalization". wired.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.

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