Pi’erre Bourne

About

Jordan Timothy Jenks (born September 19, 1993), known professionally as Pi’erre Bourne ( pee-AIR BORN), is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and audio engineer. He is known for producing the 2017 singles “Magnolia” for Playboi Carti and “Gummo” for 6ix9ine, both of which entered the top 30 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He has worked extensively with artists including Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, Juice Wrld, Young Nudy, Trippie Redd, Kanye West, Drake, Nav, Duwap Kaine, and 21 Savage.

Jenks was raised in Columbia, South Carolina. His mother is a second generation immigrant from Belize. Growing up, he would spend his summers with his grandmother in South Jamaica, Queens, which led to his interest in East Coast hip hop. He is related to Mobile Malachi, a Belizean Kriol reggae artist and musician. He is also a cousin of Papoose. Inspired by his uncle Dwight who was a rapper and graphic artist, Jenks first began making beats when he was in elementary school, using FL Studio on his uncle’s computer. His stage name was inspired by the Kenan Thompson All That sketch “Everyday French with Pierre Escargot” and the 2002 film The…