| Lil Jon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 17, 1971 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Born Name
Jonathan Smith
Nick Name
The King of Crunk, Lil Jizzel
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
Lil Jon went to the Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. He eventually graduated from high school in 1989 and got enrolled at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He studied at the university for 2 years.
Occupation
Rapper, Record Producer, DJ
Family
- Mother – Carrie Smith-Williams
- Siblings – Chris Smith (Brother), Willie Smith (Brother)
Manager
Lil Jon is represented by –
- Skam Artist, Inc. (Talent Management Company)
- Royal Agency, Inc.
Genre
Hip-hop, Crunk, Trap
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboard, Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Sampler
Labels
- BME Recordings
- Universal Republic
- TVT
- Little Jonathan Inc.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lil Jon has dated –
- Christina Milian
- Nicole Smith – In 2004, Lil Jon married his long-time girlfriend Nicole Smith in a lavish ceremony held at Wyndham El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. They also have a son named Nathan Smith (b. 1998), who is a hockey player.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dreadlocks Hairstyle
- Often wears shades
- Diamond encrusted teeth
Brand Endorsements
Lil Jon has appeared in the TV commercials for the following brands –
- Bud Light
- Radio Shack
Best Known For
- Being the founder and frontman of the rap group, Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, who are best known for collaborating with a host of popular hip-hop artists such as Krayzie Bone, Usher, and Ludacris.
- The popularity of his single, Turn Down for What, which managed to reach as high as the 4th spot on Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 5x ‘Platinum’ by the RIAA. DJ Snake had collaborated for the single.
- Having appeared in a couple of seasons of the popular reality TV show, Celebrity Apprentice.
First Album
In June 2010, he released his debut solo studio album, Crunk Rock, which went on to reach the 5th position on the US rap charts.
His debut studio album with The East Side Boyz was Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album, which was released in October 1997 and was a moderate success.
First Film
In 2004, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy movie, Soul Plane.
First TV Show
In 2003, Lil Jon made his first TV show appearance in the Voodoo That You Do… with Hobbits! episode of Player$.
Lil Jon Favorite Things
- NHL Team – Vegas Golden Knights
- College Football Team – University of Tennessee Volunteers
- TV Show – The Walking Dead
- Influences – 8Ball & MJG, 2 Live Crew, OutKast, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Geto Boys, Dr. Dre, N.W.A, Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Food – Mediterranean
- Apps – Postmates, GrubHub, and Eat24
- Fictional Villain – Heath Ledger’s The Joker
- Karaoke Song – Get Low
- Nicolas Cage Movie – Face/Off
- Spot At Dubai – Catch Dubai
- Fast Food Joint – Fatburger
- Book – Art Of War
Source – Wikipedia, Engadget.com, Syracuse, TimeOutDubai.com, Reddit.com
Lil Jon Facts
- In 2000, he launched his own record label, BME Recordings. He inked a distribution deal with Georgia-based Norcross Music Distribution.
- In 2006, he announced that he had ended his record deal with TVT. He alleged that the owner of the record label, Steve Gottlieb, was shortchanging him.
- In 2013, he collaborated with Zumba Fitness to start a new nightclub tour known as Zumba Nightclub Series. As a part of the deal, he also created Work single for Zumba Fitness.
- In 2007, he managed to find a place on Guinness Book of World Records by wearing the biggest diamond pendant, which was 7.5 inches tall, 6 inches wide, 1 inch thick and weighed 5.11 lbs. It was worth $500,000 and was encrusted with 73 carats of diamonds.
- He has created his own drink by the name of Crunk Juice, which was essentially an energy drink that was infused with alcohol. Apparently, the drink was as strong as wine and UK police had to issue a warning for the drink.
- In 2008, he announced his new venture Lil Jonathan’s Winery. His winery had a collection of merlot and chardonnay wines.
- In October 2015, he launched his exclusive app, VEXT, which allowed users to create a video clip using video and soundboard-style clips, which could be easily shared via an SMS.
- He has also participated in the 11th and 13th seasons of the popular show, Celebrity Apprentice. He was placed at the 4th position in the 11th season and 3rd position in the 13th season.
- After returning from St. Joseph’s University, he started performing as a DJ in many of the Georgia-based hip-hop clubs.
- From 1993 to 2000, he worked as an A and R (artists and repertoire) executive with So So Def Recordings, which gave him an opportunity to learn music industry inside out.
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