Jacob Latimore

Jacob Latimore (born August 10, 1996, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a dynamic American singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer who has built a multi-faceted career across music and film . Raised in a musical family—his father and uncles performed as the gospel quartet Latimore Brothers—he launched his first single, “Best Friend,” at just nine and moved to Atlanta at age eleven to pursue music full-time . As an actor, he landed breakthrough roles in Vanishing on 7th Street, The Maze Runner, Collateral Beauty, Detroit, and currently stars as Emmett on Showtime’s The Chi .

As an authorial voice through song and screen, Jacob Latimore expresses himself with emotional honesty and creative versatility across albums like Connection (2016), Connection2 (2019), C3 (2020), and his self‑titled JL released in May 2025, which explores themes of growth, vulnerability, and love . He also continues to expand his artistry through acting—from roles in Black Nativity and Sleight to future aspirations in Broadway and musicals .

Latimore offers many insightful quotes that capture his creative spirit and grounded outlook. Reflecting on his journey in music, he says: “I’ve always been in music. I started out in music, and I will continue to do music.”  Sharing gratitude for his roots: “Music just runs in my family. My dad and my uncles are a gospel quartet… so I just kind of grew up around that.”  On ambition and growth: “Keep God first, chase your dreams, and everything will pay off.” . These words reflect Jacob Latimore’s authenticity, determination, and connection to his community.

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