Hip Hop Made Me: Jidenna

Jidenna reps his culture in "Chief Don't Run."

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Jidenna Pulls Up to the Scene  - Jidenna came onto the music scene a little over a year ago after Janelle Monáe signed him to Wondaland Records. (Photo: Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)

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He's a Classic Man  - Jidenna wasted no time getting to the business of creating hit records. Just last year he put out "Yoga" and "Classic Man." These quickly topped the charts. 

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He's a Classic Man  - Jidenna wasted no time getting to the business of creating hit records. Just last year he put out "Yoga" and "Classic Man." These quickly topped the charts. 

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He's Taken His Talents to The BET Awards - Jidenna aka "Classic Man" took to the stage during this year's BET Awards.  (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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He's All About the Collective - Jidenna is a founding member of the Fear & Fancy. The organization was started in California in 2006. The collective brings together artists, activists and entrepreneurs. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2015) 

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He's Got Swag!  - He doesn't shy away from celebrating his Nigerian roots. He notes that his music is inspired by Nigerian music.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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Jidenna Sings "Little Bit More" Live!  - Jidenna attended the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed "Little Bit More." (Photo: Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

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We're Just Waiting for His Album to Drop!  - Jidenna also assured that his highly anticipated debut album, Long Live the Chief, will come "in a couple of months."(Photo: Rachel Murray/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Jidenna Makes Waves Through Nigeria  - Jidenna took his talents back to his roots. He has been making waves as he tours Nigeria. (Photo: Epic Records) 

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Jidenna Makes Waves Through Nigeria  - Jidenna took his talents back to his roots. He has been making waves as he tours Nigeria. (Photo: Epic Records) 

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He Recently Put Out "Chief Don't Run"   - Jidenna recently put visuals for his music video "Chief Don't Run." In the video he wears his signature three-piece suit. During the course of the video he motions to photos of a single mom and a young boy, recalling nights of sleeping by the oven for warmth and staying at motels filled with hookers. (Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV)