Dijon Shariff Thames (born July 17, 1991), better known by his stage name Mann (often stylized in

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), is an American rapper. Based in

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, he was discovered by record producer

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and signed with his label

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in 2008. Mann is perhaps best known for his 2010 single " Buzzin'" (featuring

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, and

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, among others. Mann's latest album, ''It's Over With'', was released on January 30, 2024.

Early life

Thames grew up in

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, and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''

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'' (2011) * ''The Grey Area'' (2014) * ''South Of Pico'' (2018) * ''West LA Baby'' (2020) * ''CashApp$YumpyD'' (2021) * ''It's Over With'' (2024)

EPs

* ''Fairfax & Pico'' (2017) * ''Live from the 3'' (2018)

Independent albums

* ''West LA Diaries Vol. 1: Vintage Cutz'' (2010) * ''West LA Diaries Vol. 2: Near Life Experience'' (2011) * ''West LA Diaries Vol. 3: Birthday Philosophy'' (2011)

Mixtapes

* ''Tell a Friend'' (2011) * ''The Re-Introduction'' (2012) * ''FMOV: Freshmann on Varsity'' (2012) * ''The L.I.S.A. EP'' (2013) * ''The Expansion Tape'' (2013) * ''CAYD2'' (2022)

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mann 1991 births Living people Rappers from Los Angeles African-American male rappers 21st-century American male rappers Hardcore hip-hop artists 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century African-American musicians