Prof (Jacob “Jake” Anderson)

About the Artist

Growing Up in the Twin Cities

Jacob “Jake” Anderson grew up in the Minneapolis area, eventually becoming one of the city’s most recognizable independent rap figures under the name Prof. He came up in Minneapolis’ thriving independent hip-hop scene, building his reputation through relentless touring, self-released music, and an unmistakable stage presence long before signing with Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2013. His early work was scrappy and built more on hustle than infrastructure, and that DIY foundation stayed with him even as his profile grew.

Prof Built a Style Anchored Humor, Hooks, and Hard Work

Prof’s music sits somewhere between rap and pop, leaning into melody and comedy without abandoning genuine craft. He raps with a loose, conversational delivery that can shift quickly from absurdist humor to something more personal. He has described his shows as high-energy affairs, though the energy comes less from machismo and more from a kind of gleeful chaos. Songs like “Gampo” became fan favorites not because they were dark or dense, but because they were genuinely fun, and that approachability is a deliberate choice. He takes the music seriously even when the content is ridiculous, which is a harder balance to strike than it looks.

This commitment to performance was fully realized on his 2018 studio album, Pookie Baby. Rather than a separate side project, the record saw him lean into an eccentric, smooth-talking persona within his main catalog, using the concept to push his creative limits and approach visual storytelling and songwriting from a fresh perspective

Major Achievements

• Signed a landmark deal with Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2013, joining one of independent hip-hop’s most respected rosters and releasing two of his best-known studio albums (Liability and Pookie Baby) under the label.
• Maintained a fiercely self-sufficient career before and after his time with Rhymesayers, returning to a fully independent model through his own label, Stophouse Music Group.
• Built a touring reputation across North America as a headlining independent rap act
• Released the well-received concept album Pookie Baby, showcasing his ability to blend theatrical persona with mainline studio releases

Where Prof Stands Now

Prof is managed by Mike Campbell at Stophouse Music Group, the independent label and management company they co-founded in Minneapolis, and is represented by WME for North American touring. While his years with Rhymesayers Entertainment helped elevate his profile, his return to a fully independent model through Stophouse Music Group reflects where he stands today: an artist capable of drawing major agency representation while maintaining complete creative and business control over his career.

Quick Facts

Full Name

Jacob "Jake" Anderson

Stage Name

Prof

Genre

Hip-Hop/Rap

Hometown / Origin

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Professional Team

Management

Mike Campbell, Stophouse Music Group

Booking Agency

WME

Latest Release

Artist information current as of July 2026. Details are subject to change.