Jadakiss
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Birth name | Jason Terrance Phillips |
Also known as | Montega Jada[1] |
Born | Yonkers, New York, U.S. | May 27, 1975
Genres | Hip hop |
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Discography | Jadakiss discography |
Years active | 1992–present |
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Website | www |
Jason Terrance Phillips[2] (born May 27, 1975),[3] better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York. He began his career in the 1990s and formed the hip hop trio the Lox alongside Styles P and Sheek Louch in 1994. The group signed with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records, an imprint of Arista Records to release their debut studio album, Money, Power & Respect (1998); their second album, We Are the Streets (2000) was released by Ruff Ryders Entertainment, an imprint of Interscope Records. Both peaked within the top five of the Billboard 200 and yielded critical praise; their two subsequent albums, Filthy America... It's Beautiful (2013) and Living Off Xperience (2020) were both released by Jay-Z's Roc Nation and met with continued praise.
After the Lox's second album, the trio each began pursuing solo careers, and Jadakiss signed with Ruff Ryders as a solo act to release his first two solo albums,
Early life
Jason Terrance Phillips was born on May 27, 1975, in Yonkers, New York, and had an interest in hip hop from an early age. At age 12, he began hustling after his parents asked him to earn his own money. He began freestyle rapping for money after watching other people do it on the street corner. While freestyling, he eventually met longtime friends Sheek Louch and Styles P.
Career
Phillips quickly developed a small underground fanbase and at the age of 12, entered himself into a freestyle competition in Florida where he attracted the attention of the owners of
1994–2000: The Lox
Upon signing with Bad Boy, Puff Daddy shortened the group's name from The Warloxs to simply The Lox. They made their first appearance on
2001–2007: Solo career
Jadakiss began embarking on a solo career in 2001 and his debut album,
In 2004, Jadakiss and Fat Joe were featured on a song by Ja Rule titled "New York". In this song, Ja Rule accuses 50 Cent of being a snitch, and also takes shots at G-Unit. In turn, 50 Cent released a song titled "Piggy Bank" in which he disses Fat Joe and Jadakiss among others for performing on the song. This caused Jadakiss to release numerous 50 Cent diss tracks, including "Checkmate", "Problem Child", "Shots Fired" and "I'm Sorry Ms. Jackson". 50 Cent along with his G-Unit crew responded with songs such as "I Run New York", "Window Shopper", and "Death Wish" by Lloyd Banks. Jadakiss challenged 50 Cent to an onstage battle in Madison Square Garden for 1 million dollars, but 50 Cent declined. The feud was later resolved, with Jadakiss and G-Unit performing together at 50 Cent's ThisIs50 Festival on October 3, 2009.[10]
In 2004,
2009–2015: The Last Kiss and Top 5 Dead or Alive
In 2009, Jadakiss released his much-delayed and anticipated third studio album,
On June 4, 2013, Jadakiss released the first single from his by then upcoming fourth studio album,
2016–present: The Lox reunion, Friday on Elm Street, Ignatius and "Mr. Verzuz"
In 2016, The Lox released their first album in 16 years, title "Filthy America…It's Beautiful". The album featured guest appearances from Fetty Wap, Mobb Deep and Gucci Mane, and peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200.[21][22]
On February 29, 2016, Fabolous posted a picture on Instagram with Jadakiss with the caption, "Freddy vs. Jason coming soon", hinting at the release of a joint project with Jadakiss, titled Freddy vs. Jason.[23] On April 2, 2016, Fabolous and Jadakiss released a freestyle of Future's "Wicked" from Purple Reign that was scheduled appear on Freddy vs. Jason, but did not make the final cut of the album. They also revealed that it would not be a mixtape, but instead a full album.[24] On October 31, 2017, the album's first and only single, "Stand Up" featuring Future was released.[25] On November 21, 2017, it was announced that the album title was changed to Friday on Elm Street. The album was released on November 24, 2017, and features guest appearances from Future, Jeezy, Styles P, French Montana and Yo Gotti.
On March 6, 2020, Jadakiss's fifth studio album
Following their victory, streams of Lox music increased by 215%, including Jadakiss' "Who Shot Ya?" freestyle (both studio and live versions) being added to the iTunes Store and Apple Music 11 years after its initial release.
Business ventures
Along with longtime friend and business associate, Jay Jackson and Jadakiss launched an online multimedia creative collective called SoRaspy[30] that also serves as an umbrella company for his business endeavors which include an online publication, record label, apparel, and a YouTube channel.[31]
Reinvesting in their community, in the summer of 2014, Jadakiss and Styles P opened a juice bar in Yonkers, New York, called Juices For Life.[32] Together, they have gone on to open two more branches in The Bronx and one in Brooklyn.[33]
In October 2022, Jadakiss launched a family-owned coffee company called Kiss Café with his father and son.[34]
Personal life
Legal issues
On July 5, 2004, Jadakiss was arrested in North Carolina on marijuana and illicit gun possession charges.[35][36] Several months later, he reached a plea agreement on misdemeanor charges and was ordered to pay a $900 fine.[36][37]
On October 7, 2006, Jadakiss was once again arrested in his hometown of Yonkers, New York on gun and drug possession charges.[36][38] A Yonkers Police Department spokesperson said Jadakiss was one of four men sitting in a 2006 Toyota Camry that was parked near the intersection of Nepperhan Avenue and Elm Street in Yonkers at around 5 a.m. Saturday. Officers said the vehicle's driver was behaving oddly and said they noticed a strong odor of marijuana while approaching the car. Inside the vehicle, police found a .38 caliber revolver that had been reported stolen. According to The Associated Press, the weapon was loaded.[36][38] All occupants were charged with possession of a stolen firearm; Jadakiss was also charged with possession of marijuana (a small amount was found on his person).[36][38] The driver, Darnell Frazier, was charged with driving under the influence. The other two men in the vehicle are listed as Benjamin Lockhart and Kristian Smith. All were remanded to Westchester County Jail and were held until at least Tuesday of the following week, when they were due in court.[38]
House raid
Police arrested two men on multiple felony charges after they raided Jadakiss' Yonkers, New York apartment and found heroin (5 grams) and marijuana (6.5 pounds).[39] Jadakiss was neither present during the investigation, nor wanted by the law enforcement agencies. The incident took place on the morning of August 24, 2009, and started when an investigation revealed the presence of marijuana inside the vehicle driven by two men. Both men were reportedly in police custody and had been criminally charged.[40]
Discography
Studio albums
- Kiss tha Game Goodbye (2001)
- Kiss of Death (2004)
- The Last Kiss (2009)
- Top 5 Dead or Alive (2015)
- Ignatius (2020)
Collaboration albums
- Friday on Elm Street (with Fabolous) (2017)
See also
- The Lox
- Ruff Ryders
References
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- ^ "15 Questions with Jadakiss". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved May 30, 2018 – via thecrimson.com.
- ^ Smith, Kerry L. (2004). "Jadakiss > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Jadakiss Biography". Hip Hop Scriptures. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Lox Chart History (Billboard 200)". billboard.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Lox Chart History (R&B Hip-Hop Albums)". billboard.com. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "The Lox/D-Block Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch Trinity Tour". theo2.co.uk. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Jay-Z News Bits (Jadakiss, 40/40 & American Gangster)". hiphopdx.com. October 29, 2007. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Paine, Jake (November 15, 2007). "Jadakiss Signs With Roc-A-Fella Records". hiphopdx.com. Archived from the original on November 17, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ "50 Cent Unites NYC Hip-Hop At ThisIs50 Festival". Mtv.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Rapper Jadakiss blames Bush for Sept. 11 in new song". USA Today. Associated Press. July 18, 2004. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
- ^ "Rapper Jadakiss, in New Song Lyric, Suggests Bush Complicity in 9/11 Attacks". counterbias.com. May 22, 2004. Archived from the original on May 14, 2006. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ O'Reilly, Bill (July 14, 2004). "The Smearing of America Continues". Fox News.
- ^ "Jadakiss leaves Roc-A-Fella Records, reunites with Ruff Ryders". November 26, 2009. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Jadakiss - Consignment Hosted by DJ Drama // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ "Jadakiss – Big Boy Dialogue (Feat. The Dream)". Rap Dose. April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ "Jadakiss Says, 'The Lox Might Get An Offer From MMG'". XXLMag.com. June 6, 2013.
- ^ Cohen, Ian. "Jadakiss: Top 5 Dead or Alive". Pitchfork.
- ^ "Jadakiss' 'Top 5 Dead or Alive'". RapReviews.com. December 15, 2015. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ Glaysher, Scott (November 20, 2015). "Jadakiss - Top 5 Dead or Alive". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ "Filthy America ... It's Beautiful by The Lox on Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ Platon, Adelle (December 3, 2016). "The Lox Talk Forthcoming Album 'Filty America ... It's Beautiful'". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Trevor (February 29, 2016). "Fabolous & Jadakiss Announce "Freddy Vs. Jason"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ Goddard, Kevin (April 2, 2016). "Fabolous & Jadakiss - Wicked (Freestyle)". HotNewHipHop.com. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (October 31, 2017). "Fabolous & Jadakiss Link Up With Future on 'Stand Up'". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ^ Jadakiss (August 27, 2021). "Who Shot Ya (Freestyle) - Single". Apple Music. Def Jam Recordings. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ The Breakfast Club (August 11, 2021). "The LOX On Showmanship, Brotherhood, Dipset Verzuz + More". YouTube. WWPR-FM (Power 105.1). Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Gee, Andre (August 3, 2022). "The Price Went Up: How The Lox Pulled Off Their Iconic "Verzuz" Victory". Complex. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (August 8, 2022). "Jadakiss Gifts Styles P & Sheek Louch Championship Rings Ahead Of Benny The Butcher Mixtape". HipHopDX. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
- ^ "About Us". SoRaspy.
- ^ MrDoin2Much (July 7, 2015). "Jadakiss Rebrands His SoRaspy Movement". The Source.
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- ^ "Watch: Styles P and Jadakiss Talk Vegan Health". October 27, 2017. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ JADAKISS LAUNCHES A FAMILY-OWNED COFFEE BRAND WITH HIS FATHER AND SON
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (July 7, 2004). "Jadakiss Busted For Celebrating Fourth Of July With A Bang". Mtv.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Jadakiss Arrested In New York". 24hourhiphop.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (March 25, 2005). "Jadakiss Can Avoid Gun And Drug Charges If He Behaves". Mtv.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jem Aswad (October 7, 2007). "Jadakiss Arrested On Gun, Drug-Possession Charges". MTV.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ Gittens, Hasani (August 25, 2009). "Cops Find Weed, Heroin at Jadakiss' House". NBC New York. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
- ^ "Jadakiss's Home Raided, Weed & Heroin Found". XXL Mag.
External links
- Official website
- Jadakiss at AllMusic
- Jadakiss' SoRaspy