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Julito McCullum – 10 Things You Never Knew About The Actor

by Reng
September 1, 2021
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Julito McCullum is an American actor, rapper, and former dancer for the New York Knicks. He had it tough before having a breakthrough in the film industry. His role as Namond Brice in The Wire gained him popularity and following among fans.

He has used his alias of J. Brice to create a brand as a musician and is hopeful of making it big as a rapper.
While the actor/rapper is creating a niche for himself, there are many unknown facts about him you never knew.

Biography Of Julito McCullum

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Julito McCallum was born on 16 December 1990 in Brooklyn, New York. He was born to Colombian American Parents, Glynis and Uriel Almanza. His birth name is Uriel De-jesus Almanza McCullum. He is currently  34 years old.

Growing up in the projects showed him another different side of life.

He lost his father at a young age after he was murdered in a robbery gone bad. These experiences helped to toughen him. Julito keeps his private life under wrap and does not speak about his dating life. This has made fans ask whether he is gay.

The answer to these rumors is no, he is not gay but maybe dating quietly. His two adorable daughters are the center of his attention and may as well be the ladies in his life.

He presently has his production company, 20seven Productions. He has written and produced films through it. Currently, God Bless You, which he wrote and starred in can be viewed on Youtube.

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10 Unknown Facts About Jullito McCullum

1. He Struggled As A Dancer

He initially started his career as a dancer. Julito danced for the New York Knicks and Liberty. Realizing that he didn’t want to be anybody’s dancer made him switch to acting movies.
Those early years as a dancer were tough years for him.

2. He Is A Proud Father Of Two

Julito McCullum
Julito McCullum And His Daughters (Image Source)

Julito McCullum shares a lot of memories on social media. It is a common sight for him and his daughters to be seen enjoying their moment.

It was gathered that their names are Dakota and Madison.
He has not revealed who their mother is, he is a very happy man to have this double blessing.

3. His Mother Sent Him To Dance School To Avoid The Streets

The death of his father at a young age brought o reality one of the harsh facts of street life. To avoid her son from staying on the street, his mother sent him to a dance school.

Julito spent six weeks at the dance school and started working professionally. This made way for his first film debut, the Miracle Boys and the Hack commercial on CBS.

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4. Julito McCullum Breakout Role Was The Wire

The switch from dancing to acting was not an easy one for Julito but as they say, it was necessary. He had his breakout role in the hit HBO series The Wire, portraying the role of Namond Brice, the son of a gangster.
This movie brought him to the limelight.

While the movie connects the generational links of the drug business, his character was able to succeed and saved him from the clutches of the street.

The movie actually strikes a chord between Julito’s escape from the street through his mother and the escape of Namond Brice in the Wire.

5. Julito McCullum Danced For Alicia Keys And Missy Elliot

While he was still a struggling dancer, he had the opportunity to dance for Alicia Keys and Missy Elliot. His performance for these stars did not bring a breakthrough for him.
He kept pushing to get to the top despite all the obstacles he encountered in his life.

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6. List Of His Movies

His movie roles started with small movies. To date, fans still attach his face to
The Wire 2002-2008
The Woolcap 2004
Miracles Boys 2005
Akeela and the Bee 2006
Every secret Thing
The Inevitable Defeat of 2013
You Are Nobody Till Somebody Kills You

7. From Julito McCullum To J. Brice The Rapper

Julito has gone through different areas of the entertainment industry. He is a musician and has worn the cap for some time. As a musician, he does rap music under the name of J. Brice.

He released the mixtapes First Take and The Premiere. The single for the Premiere received over a thousand downloads on Twitter within an hour of its release.

J.Brice AKA Julito McCullum has described his second mixtape as a street album.

8. Julito McCullum Looks Up To Kanye

Anyone that is worth their salt knows that rappers like Kanye West have helped to change the face of the music industry. It is not surprising that Julito looks up to him among others.

He hopes to have collaborations with other artists in the future even as he combines his acting and rap skills.

9. Collaboration With Fabulous On Loso’s Way

Loso’s Way is the fifth studio album of American rapper Fabulous. J.Brice was also on the album. While there is the music album, a film was made featuring Fabulous’ three friends assisting him to the hospital after he was shot.
To date, the album remains Fabulous’ first and only album to top the charts.

10. His Good Friend And Colleague Is Keke Palmer

Julito McCullum
Julito McCullum And His Friend Keke Palmer(Image Source)

Starting from their casting in Akeela and the Bee, the two have maintained a good working relationship.
They have appeared in other movies together. He and Keke Palmer appeared on
Brotherly Love
Every Secret thing

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