James Joseph Dickens II (born June 11, 1994), known professionally as Whitenoise, is an American rapper, songwriter, graphic and website designer. Acknowledged with bringing the hip hop industry to Toledo, Ohio, a city notoriously known as the Glass City. Whitenoise’s local achievements have helped him push barriers, most independent artist wouldn’t fathom. Most think his name is controversial with him being a Caucasian male and having white in his name but it’s actually nothing more than a pun.