Donald Askew Jr., known professionally as Teflon Don, is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee who grew up without his father and was raised by his mother and grandmother. After joining the army in 2001 he received his nickname "Teflon Don." His debut album was nominated for an indie rap award in 2009. He has since released music independently and through deals with various companies, and continues to make an impact in his community through his music and work with youth.

1. TEFLON DON Donald Askew Jr., perhaps better known as Teflon Don, grew up in the
Breedlove neighborhood of Smoky City, in Memphis, Tennessee. For most
of his childhood, Teflon was without his father (who was a professional
boxer at the time); he was raised by his mother and grandmother as an
only child. His mother, a single mom working three jobs to pay the bills,
had to rely heavily on his grandmother in the early 90s. She raised him
most of his life, and inspired him to follow his heart and dreams. On April
29, 2001, he made the weighty decision to join the army. It was then,
while stationed at Fort Hood (Texas), that he got his nickname, “Teflon
Don.” With such a wealth of experiences to draw from in his music, it’s
no surprise that Teflon Don’s debut effort, “God, The Government, The
Game” was a nominee for Best Indie Rap Album of the Year in 2009. This
is the same year that he created the NBA anthem for the Memphis Griz-
zlies, titled “M.E.M.P.H.I.S. Grizzlies.” Then came ringtone and distribution
deals with VIO Mobile and Select-O-Hits, and not one, but two movie
soundtrack deals in 2009 and 2010 for Money Makers and Daylight Fades.
In addition, Teflon landed a video game deal with Rock Band Network/
Harmonix Music for all future Rock Band Games and was signed to PTE/
SODMG for a one-year contract.
Teflon Don continues to release his music through his own Soul Star
Entertainment, formed in 2006. It was then that he released his first solo
“‘Black History’ is an unapologetically
underground project, “Life of a Struggler.” In 2011, Teflon Don received
hopeful message that is surely deserving
a management deal with Leighala J Management and Entertainment
of radio play in Memphis and beyond. Hope-
(Atlanta). As a result,Teflon Don was highlighted as one of the main acts
fully, courageous DJs will fight for this song
performing along with Dondria, Gary “Lil G” Jenkins, Final Draft and
to be included in playlists year-round, not
other artists at the Southeast Urban Music Conference 2011. Teflon
just during Black History Month. Teflon Don
Don’s music will be used in the movies Walk By Faith and Black Greek 2.
is striving to be a voice for change in his
Teflon Don is also represented by Colors Agency, and has been offered a
city, and hopefully, his efforts will bring about
role in the independent film Before the Dawn. Teflon Don was nominated
a balance in the selection of songs on Mem-
for 2011 Knockdown Awards “Impact Artist of the Year” and “Song of
phis rap stations.”
the Year.” Don is a member of the Memphis Music Foundation and the
Memphis Music Commission and partners with Memphis City Schools.He
Markus Seaberry, on Teflon Don’s “Black History” single
Live From Memphis/The Commercial Appeal has made an impact on the kids in Memphis by spending time with them
teaching the Memphis Grizzlies theme song and signing autographs.
Leighala J Management & Entertainment
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Booking and management
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