New Boyz

Real Name
Earl Benjamin, Dominic Thomas
Alias Name
Ben J, Legacy
Date of Birth
October 13, 1991 - Age 33
Hometown
Hesperia, California
Label
major
Social

Artist Bio newboyz

When you think of the New Boyz, you likely recall their 2011 hit track “You’re a Jerk” that brought the jerkin’ dance to the mainstream music world. The California duo broke up in 2013 to focus on solo careers, but while together the New Boyz released two albums as well as a mixtape. Singles on both of their albums (three songs total) certified platinum in the US.

They collaborated with notable artists and producers including Ray J, Iyaz, The Cataracts, Dev, Chris Brown, Teairra Mari, YG, Sabi, Collette Carr, Stefano, Tyga, DJ Felli Fel, Big Sean, Shanell, and others.

Though the duo went their separate ways in 2013, both Legacy and Ben J have released solo projects, so stay on the look out for upcoming releases from each of the former New Boyz.

Facts

  • They were sued in 2012 by the band The Newsboys regarding copyright issues of the groups’ names.
  • The two met at Hesperia High School.
  • Ben J was planning on playing football at San Diego State University but instead decided to focus on music.
  • Legacy began rapping at age eight after watching a Bow Wow video.
  • They were working on a third album but ultimately parted ways before completing the project.
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