Sign to urge President Trump to grant clemency to Lil Shine before May 19th. He was 17 when this started. #FreeLilShine

Lil Shine (Jasper William Johnson) is a 21-year-old rapper from Minneapolis who started making music at 12 years old and became one of the most important voices in underground rap: a pioneer of the PluggnB sound that's shaped a generation of artists and fans.

On May 19th, 2026, he is set to surrender and begin serving time on federal charges. He is 21 years old.

We are not here to argue the courts. We are here to say that this kid built something real — from nothing, independently, starting as a teenager — and that his story deserves a chance to continue. President Trump has used his clemency powers to act where he believed justice called for it. We believe this is one of those moments.

Lil Shine told his fans the truth. He put out music until the last day. He showed up.

Sign this petition to urge President Trump to consider clemency for Jasper Johnson, and to let Lil Shine keep shining.

#FreeLilShine