Jasper Dolphin

Davon Lamar Wilson (born September 28, 1990), better known as Jasper Dolphin (or simply Jasper), is an American actor, voice actor and former rapper. He is best known for being a founding member of American hip hop collective Odd Future,[2] but has since ventured further into his career in television, currently starring in Jasper & Errol's First Time on Viceland.

Jasper Dolphin
Wilson performing with Odd Future in 2012
Background information
Birth nameDavon Lamar Wilson[1]
Also known as
  • Jasper
  • Demonté
Born (1990-09-28) September 28, 1990
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresComedy hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Actor
  • rapper
  • voice actor
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2007–present
Associated acts

Career

2007–08: I Smell Panties EP & The Odd Future Tape

Jasper Dolphin was a founding member of the Los Angeles hip hop collective, Odd Future, founded in 2007. In 2008, Jasper formed the Odd Future sub-group, I Smell Panties, with fellow Odd Future member and leader, Tyler, the Creator. They released their debut project, I Smell Panties EP, on June 28, 2008. Jasper rapped on "Lisa" off Odd Future's debut mixtape, The Odd Future Tape, released in November 2008.

2009–10: Radical

Jasper was featured on the track "Tina", off Tyler, The Creator's debut mixtape, Bastard, released on December 25, 2009. It also featured Odd Future member, Taco. Jasper rapped on "Double Cheeseburger", "Round and Round", and "Swag Me Out" off Odd Future's second mixtape, Radical, released on May 7, 2010. Jasper was also featured on the track "Deaddeputy" off MellowHype's debut studio album, BlackenedWhite, released on October 31, 2010.

2011–12: The OF Tape Vol. 2 & Loiter Squad

Jasper was featured on the track "Bitch Suck Dick" off Tyler, The Creator's debut studio album, Goblin, released May 10, 2011. On June 19, 2011, the track "Thisniggaaintfunnyatall", by Tyler, The Creator featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco, was leaked. On September 8, 2011, it was announced that Odd Future would be making a television show called Loiter Squad. The show was announced to be a sketch comedy show featuring various skits and pranks that originally aired on March 25, 2012, on Adult Swim. The show features Jasper, along with Odd Future members Tyler, The Creator, Taco, L-Boy, and Earl Sweatshirt as main cast members with other members of Odd Future making cameo appearances. The program is produced by Dickhouse Productions. which also is the production company for Jackass. Jasper rapped on the tracks "We Got Bitches" and "Oldie" off Odd Future's debut studio album, The OF Tape Vol. 2.

2013–14: Loiter Squad Season 2 & 3

Jasper was featured on the track "Trashwang" off Tyler, The Creator's second studio album, Wolf. It also featured Na'kel, Lucas, L-Boy, Taco, Left Brain and Lee Spielman of Trash Talk. Jasper continued to be a regular cast member of Loiter Squad in Season 2, premiered on March 10, 2013, and Season 3, premiered May 15, 2014. Jasper, credited as Demonté, was featured on Tyler, The Creator gangster rap alter-ego's, Young Nigga's, song "I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)", released on June 6, 2014. It also featured IceJJFish.

2017–18: Quality Time with Jasper

In 2017, GOLF Media announced a show with Jasper as the lead role, titled "Quality Time with Jasper". Viewers have compared the show to The Eric Andre Show. In 2018, GOLF Media shut down.

2019–present: Jasper & Errol's First Time

In 2019, it was announced Jasper was having a show with an Odd Future friend, Errol Chatham on the channel Viceland. The show focuses on the 2 having their first time doing activities that they have never done before.

Discography

with Odd Future
Studio albums
Mixtapes

with Tyler, the Creator, as I Smell Panties
Extended plays

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Tina" 2009 Tyler, the Creator, Taco Bastard
"Deaddeputy" 2010 MellowHype BlackenedWhite
"Bitch Suck Dick" 2011 Tyler, the Creator, Taco Goblin
"Thisniggaaintfunnyatall" non-album single
"Trashwang" 2013 Tyler, the Creator, Na'kel, Lucas, L-Boy, Taco, Left Brain, Lee Spielman Wolf
"I Just Bought a Bugatti (I'm Happy)" 2014 Young Nigga, IceJJFish non-album single

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012–2014 Loiter Squad Various Series regular; 31 episodes
2017–present The Jellies! Series regular; 20 episodes
2019–present Jasper & Errol's First Time Himself Series regular; 5 episodes
2020 The Eric Andre Show Guest, Episode: Hannibal Quits"

References
  1. https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/davon_lamar_wilson_born_1990_20369043
  2. Carmanica, Jon (May 4, 2011). "Angry Rhymes, Dirty Mouth, Goofy Kid". The New York Times.
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