Struggle Jennings

William Curtis Harness Jr., born May 31, 1980, is the man behind the name Struggle Jennings. A rapper from Nashville, Tennessee, he grounds his identity in a Southern lineage that predates his solo career. Jennings was among the original artists signed to Yelawolf’s Slumerican label, standing alongside Bubba Sparxxx in the roster’s early days—a placement that speaks to his regional credibility and his connection to a specific strain of rap that prizes storytelling and raw authenticity.

His discography documents a steady, restless output. Released in 2013, I Am Struggle serves as his foundational statement, but it is the recurring Waylon & Willie series—beginning in 2017 and continuing through Waylon & Willie IV in 2020—that defines his most recognizable body of work. In between, he delivered a stream of projects: Spiritual Warfare, Angels & Outlaws, The Widow’s Son, Sunny Days, and the aptly titled Legend. Each release reinforces a persona built on survival, reinvention, and the weight of a name he chose for himself. Through consistent and prolific output, Struggle Jennings has carved out a lane that respects his Nashville roots without being confined to them.