Lil Jon

Lil Jon is an American rapper, DJ, and producer known for being instrumental in the emergence of the hip hop subgenre crunk.

Rapper

January 17, 1971

Capricorn

54

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Jonathan H. Smith, widely known as Lil Jon, is a renowned American rapper, DJ, and producer hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s by popularizing the hip hop subgenre “crunk” music, which he played a significant role in bringing into mainstream success. Some of his most well-known works include hit songs “Get Low” and “Turn Down for What,” as well as albums Kings of Crunk and Crunk Juice. Lil Jon has also produced for various artists and made appearances on reality TV shows like The Celebrity Apprentice and The Masked Singer. He has collaborated with notable artists such as Usher, Ciara, and Pitbull, and in 2006, he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance for his song “Yeah!” featuring Usher and Ludacris.

An interesting fact about Lil Jon is that he is a licensed pilot. He announced on Twitter in 2010 that he had completed the required training and obtained his pilot’s license. Since then, he has shared several photos of himself in the cockpit and even posted a picture of his flight plan for a trip to Las Vegas.

In recent years, Lil Jon has continued to release music and work with other artists. His latest release is the single “JUMPIN (Timmy Trumpet Remix)” in August 2023. Some of his other popular songs include “Snap Yo Fingers” and “Shake That Monkey.” Lil Jon has also been a prominent figure in the music and pop culture scene, performing at events like Ultra Music Festival alongside artists such as Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and Sydney Samson. His energetic and catchy music has left a lasting impact, and he remains a recognizable and influential figure in the industry.