Detroit rapper and streamer Looze Cannon is building a major following on TikTok through a comedic Michael Jackson persona called Big Michael, according to a report from Hip-Hop Network’s source outlet. His freestyles over well-known hip-hop beats have become the centerpiece of his livestreams.
Who is Big Michael?
Born Glen Cannon, the rapper appears on his TikTok livestreams with an MJ filter, playing a fictional version of the King of Pop. His personality and interactions with fans have drawn notice from figures in the hip-hop community, including Timbaland and Cordae, as well as singer Tamar Braxton and others.
The report describes Cannon as a "blessed-and-highly-flavored" rapper who delivers lyrically clever rhymes during his streams, often over classic hip-hop instrumentals.
Standout freestyle moments
One of the most notable moments came last month, when his livestream reached 100 million likes, which the report calls a high-water mark for the platform. To mark the occasion, Cannon launched into a lyrical back-and-forth with himself, pitting his own persona against his King of Pop alter ego over the beat to Mobb Deep’s "Shook Ones Part II."
Another highlight came when Yung Miami made a guest appearance on his livestream. Cannon quickly delivered a freestyle over Caresha’s viral track "Spend Dat."
Big Michael has also rapped over beats by Petey Pablo, Belly Gang Kushington, Juvenile and others. His debut single, "Big Michael Michael," began as an off-the-dome freestyle that he performed for his fans.
What’s next
The source describes Cannon as TikTok’s biggest breakout star. It says his future looks bright as he pursues music outside the Big Michael alter ego. The original article also includes a selection of his funniest freestyles as Big Michael for readers to watch.
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