Jay Rock (born Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr.) is an American rapper and songwriter from Watts, Los Angeles. He is a member of the hip-hop supergroup Black Hippy, which also includes Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, and ScHoolboy Q. Jay Rock is known for his distinctive voice and lyrics that often focus on his experiences growing up in Watts, as well as social and political issues. He has released several albums throughout his career, including "Follow Me Home," "90059," and "Redemption." Jay Rock has also collaborated with other artists, such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Future.