Meet Benjamin Flores, Jr., also known as Lil’P-Nut, one of the coolest kids around. From winning talent shows at the age of five to performing in barber shops and talent shows, Lil’P-Nut has proven that age is just a number. He effortlessly connects with both adults and kids, behaving like an eighteen-year-old with grown-ups and a regular kid with his childhood friends. With his commercial for ‘It’s All Good Auto Sales’ and his captivating performances on ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show,’ Lil’P-Nut’s popularity has skyrocketed. His original raps about school, his relationship with God, and even a bad dream have resonated with audiences, as he brings rhythm and meaning to his songs without using explicit language. Get ready to be amazed by this talented young artist who is taking the world by storm.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Benjamin Christopher Flores Jr., Lil’ P-Nut
- Age: 21 Years, 21 Year Old Males
- Family:
- Father: Benjamin Flores Sr
- Mother: Tyisha Hampton
- Siblings: Melissa
- Actors
- Rappers
- Height: 4’11” (150 cm)
- U.S. State: Tennessee
- City: Memphis, Tennessee
The Meteoric Rise to Stardom
When Benjamin Flores first started rapping, his father didn’t think too much about it. However, as people started appreciating and complimenting him, his father decided to put him in the ‘New Daisy Theatre Talent Show’. Benjamin emerged as the winner, and word got around, increasing his popularity. This is how his Memphis agent, Marcus Shaw, came to know about him. Shaw was so impressed by Benjamin’s rapping skills that he asked him to meet him in Atlanta. Benjamin’s “swag” stood out, and Shaw immediately called Meda Leacock, who worked for Puff Daddy and other high-profile rappers. Leacock was blown away by Benjamin’s talent and signed on as his New York agent.
Soon after, a local news channel broadcasted about Benjamin, making him a national star. This caught the attention of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ producers. At the age of seven, Benjamin sang ‘You Might Be the One for Me,’ an original love rap. Ellen found him charming, and the audience went wild. This led to opportunities with the Cartoon Network and the movie ‘Happy Feet 2’. Benjamin won the role of Atticus, a rapping penguin in the film. From there, his career took off. He appeared in an episode of the TBS sitcom ‘Are We There Yet?’ and landed his biggest role to date as Louie Preston in the Nickelodeon shows ‘The Haunted Hathaways’ and ‘The Thundermans’. He has also starred in other projects such as ‘Ride Along’, ‘Santa Hunters’, ‘One Crazy Cruise’, and ‘Henry Danger’. Benjamin is currently working on the Nickelodeon show ‘Game Shakers’, where he plays one of the main characters called Triple G.
What Makes Benjamin Flores So Special
Despite being a child, Benjamin’s skill with wordplay and his acting prowess are anything but childish and juvenile. He has a charming and mature personality that allows him to easily mingle with people of all ages. He is considered an inspiration to many because of the success he has achieved at such a young age through hard work and determination.
Beyond Fame
Despite his success and popularity, Benjamin remains down-to-earth and sweet-natured. He loves mingling with people of all age groups and strives to be a good role model for kids who idolize him.
Behind the Curtains
Benjamin Flores was born in Memphis but later relocated to Burbank, California, as it is the location for ‘Game Shakers’. He and his older sister, Melissa, are currently being homeschooled.
Trivia
Benjamin began his rap career under the stage name Lil’ P-Nut and gained recognition for his song ‘You Might Be the One’.