Protect, 2003
Musicians · August 20, 2003
Protect
★ HOW OLD IS PROTECT?
Protect is 22 years old, born August 20, 2003 · Leo.
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About
Protect is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York who broke through in 2024 with his second album, Ball Hog For Life. Born Ricky Shanklin on August 20, 2003, he gained critical attention for the project's melodic production and hook-heavy songwriting. As a Virgo, he channels the sign's detail-oriented precision into layered rap composition.
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Biography
Protect (Ricky Shanklin) is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York. Born August 20, 2003, he rose to prominence in 2024 following the release of Ball Hog For Life, his second album. Critics highlighted the project's melodic aesthetic and pristine hooks as defining traits of his sound. As a musician, Protect works across recording, composition, and live performance. His Virgo birth sign aligns with the methodical, ear-focused approach evident in his hook construction. The timing of his breakthrough—a full album cycle into his professional career—reflects deliberate artistic development rather than overnight success.
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Trivia
- Ball Hog For Life marked his second album release, suggesting earlier unreleased or lesser-known material before his 2024 breakthrough.
- He hails from Buffalo, New York, a city with a distinct underground rap lineage.
- His stage name, Protect, stands in stark contrast to the braggadocio typical of rap branding, possibly reflecting his artistic philosophy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Protect often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
- Caleb HearonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi Kapoor
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Frequently asked
- How old is Protect?
- Protect is 22 years old (born August 20, 2003).
- When is Protect's birthday?
- Protect was born on August 20, 2003.
- What is Protect's zodiac sign?
- Protect is a Leo, born August 20, 2003.
- What is Protect's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Protect was born in 2003, the year of the Water Goat.
- What does Protect do?
- Protect is a musician.
- Is Protect still alive?
- Yes — Protect is alive and 22 years old.
- What is Protect's life-path number?
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