John B. Shaffer III (born June 25, 1968), known by his stage name Candyman, is an American rapper and record producer.

[1][2] Candyman was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, where he attended Washington Preparatory High School.

His first recording as solo artist was the 1989 12" EP Hip Hop Addict, produced by Candyman his late friend Johnny "J".

[3] Prior to signing with Epic, Bill Walker [4] from Thump Records, purchased the master of "Knockin' Boots" for Lowrider Soundtrack Volume 1 and took the single to KDAY and Power 106.

Candyman eventually signed to Epic Records in 1989 and released his debut album, Ain't No Shame in My Game, in the following year.