Harvey J

Harvey J

Harvey J at Miami Fashion Week
Background information
Birth name Harvey Justice III
Also known as Chef Henny, OMGITSHARVEYJ, Harvey J
Born (1996-03-02) March 2, 1996
Durham, North Carolina
Genres Hip hop, Electronic Dance Music,
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter,
Years active 2015–present
Associated acts Skrillex, Master P, OWSLA,
Website omgitsharveyj.com

Harvey J (born Harvey Justice III) is an American rapper, celebrity chef, and internet personality. He is most known for his musical work and alignment with the Hennessy Cognac brand.[1] He first gained recognition posting cooking skits to Facebook in May 2016, and has since accumulated over 100 million views on his content.[2][3][4] On May 7th, 2016 he announced his first US Tour ”Pancakes & Henny".[5]

Musical career

Harvey J began his musical career posting to his Facebook page. In 2015 debut single "Make It Bounce" with Trollphace was released under OWSLA.[6][7][8] After cosigns from the DJs Skrillex and Chuckie, his debut was in the Beatport Top 100 Dubstep Charts for 96 days.[9][10] On March 22nd, Harvey J released his debut mixtape “Pancakes & Hennessy”.[11][12]

Personal life

Harvey J was born and spent the majority of his life in Durham, NC. He cites Durham as being his inspiration to do music.[13] In March 2014 he opened the fashion boutique "Runway Rebellion" in Greensboro, NC.[14] Harvey J's store in North Carolina sold artwork from many up and coming local fashion designers.[15] In 2015 he attended the Belusso 2016 Collection at SWIMMIAMI in the front row.[16]

Controversy

Harvey J is openly against signing to a record label.[17] In June, 2016 Uproxx.com reported that Harvey J received an offer totaling $3,000,000 from Belaire and DJ Khaled's We The Best management to replace his branding alignment with Belaire Rosé Lux instead of Hennessy. This offer was subsequently denied by Harvey prompting a brief social media beef between the two artists.[18][19] In July, 2016 Harvey J claimed via Facebook that his flagship white Versace robe had been stolen from a gym.[20] The same robe was reportedly listed on eBay the following week with bids reaching over $80,000 before finally being removed by Ebay admins the following day.[21]

References

  1. "This Chef Specializes In The Art Of Cooking Everything With Hennessy". Oxygen. 5 July 2016.
  2. "Facebook Page". Facebook. 24 November 2016.
  3. "The Rise Of Chef Henny". First We Feast. 4 July 2016.
  4. "Hennessy Rep Reveals Harvey J". Pounds Of Sound. 26 October 2016.
  5. "Harvey J - Chef Henny Official Website".
  6. "OWSLA Whips Up Charity Compilation". Complex. 27 November 2014.
  7. "OWSLA Is Releasing An 'EGGNOG' Compilation and We Have 'Make It Bounce' By Trollphace". TSIS. 24 November 2014.
  8. "EGGNOG Compilation". iTunes. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  9. "Skrillex Speaks On Charity Compilation". Billboard. 18 December 2014.
  10. Beatport Charts: https://beatportcharts.com/track/6121319/
  11. "Pancakes & Hennessy". iTunes. Retrieved March 22, 2016.
  12. http://www.omgitsharveyj.com/single-post/2016/03/22/Surprise-OMGITSHARVEYJ-just-dropped-a-tape-and-ITS-LITARDED-%ED%A0%BD%ED%B4%A5%ED%A0%BD%ED%B4%A5
  13. "Reflecting with Chef Henny On Creativity and Individuality". Blavity. 16 October 2016.
  14. "7 Reasons Why Harvey Is The Greatest Thing To Happen To NC Music Scene". Pounds Of Sound. 11 March 2015.
  15. "Harvey J Interview on Rhythm Late Night". Youtube. 23 Jan 2015.
  16. Harvey at Belusso 2016: http://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/harvey-j-attends-the-belusso-2016-collection-at-swimmiami-news-photo/481291912#harvey-j-attends-the-belusso-2016-collection-at-swimmiami-at-1-hotel-picture-id481291912
  17. "HARVEY J TAKES THE INTERNET BY STORM". WTF Magazine. 18 July 2015.
  18. "Meet Chef Henny The Social Media Star Who Cooks Everything With Hennessy". Uproxx. 9 June 2016.
  19. "Harvey J and Fans Humilate DJ KHALED on Instagram". Pounds Of Sound. 2 June 2016.
  20. Harvey J's Robe Stolen: http://www.facebook.com/omgitsharveyj/photos/a.10151184569923785.450413.185563623784/10153802573623785/?type=3&theater
  21. "Chef Hennys Versace Robe STOLEN Selling On Ebay for $80000". Diply. 4 August 2016.
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