Johnnascus
Johnnascus | |
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Thompson performing as the vocalist of CPU Buddha, 2025. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Westside Johnny |
| Born | Johnny Thompson June 23, 1999 Houston, Texas, US |
| Genres | Experimental rap, Digital Hardcore, Digicore |
| Instruments | Vocals, synthesizer, sampler, guitar |
| Years active | 2014-2023, 2025-present (solo artist) |
| Member of | CPU Buddha (2023-present) |
| Formerly of | Spider Gang, PLACEHOLDEN, MAKE FAMILY NOT FRIENDS |
Johnny Thompson, better known by their stage name Johnnascus (stylized in all caps), is an American vocalist, songwriter, and producer based in Houston, Texas, formerly affiliated with rapper Lil Darkie's music collective Spider Gang. Thompson currently serves as the vocalist and producer of the digital hardcore band CPU Buddha, along with keyboardist Kei Sprague and drummer Jack Riggs, the latter of which providing live drumming for Thompson's solo work.
Thompson has collaborated with the likes of Danny Brown, 8485, and Lil Darkie, as well as being a supporting live act for Machine Girl and LustSickPuppy.