Lil Jon
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Birth name | Jonathan H. Smith |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | January 17, 1972
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Years active | 1991–present |
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Member of | Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz |
Website | liljon |
Jonathan H. Smith[1] (born January 17, 1972),[2] better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer. He was instrumental in the commercial breakthrough of the hip hop subgenre crunk in the early 2000s and is often credited as a progenitor of the genre.[3] He was the frontman of the crunk group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, with whom he has released five albums.[4][5] In addition, Lil Jon served as a producer for most recordings by artists of whom popularized the genre; these include Pitbull, Too Short, E-40, Ludacris, Ciara, and Usher.[6]
As a producer, Lil Jon has produced several
In 2013, Lil Jon released "Turn Down for What" (with DJ Snake), an EDM single which was certified octuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[9] The song went on to win the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song.[10] The accompanying music video was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, and passed the milestone of 1 billion views on YouTube seven years after it was released.[11] Listed as one of the Top Billboard Music Award Winners of All Time in 2016,[12] Lil Jon has amassed his eight number one singles on Billboard's Rhythmic chart.[13]
Early life
Smith was born in
Smith attended Beecher Hills Elementary School and Southwest Middle School, both located within the
At the age of 15, Smith taught himself how to DJ,[3] and although his parents were strict, they gave him a chance to work on his DJ skills by allowing him to have house parties in the basement of the family home, citing that they would rather have him under their watch than for him to "be in the street somewhere".[20] The parties, hosted by Smith and Searcy "Old E and Chicken Parties", became popular with local teens. In addition to working at the skate shop, Smith also began spinning at house parties and working in local dance clubs as a DJ.[3] Eventually Smith became an in house DJ at Phoenix, a popular Atlanta nightclub at the time. It was there he would meet established music artists such as Jermaine Dupri, TLC, the Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack and Mary J. Blige.[21]
Career
1991–2000: So So Def
After graduating high school, Lil Jon continued to work as a DJ in popular downtown Atlanta clubs.
After he was promoted to Executive Vice President of A&R, Lil Jon recruited
Apart from his label commitments, Lil Jon was a radio personality and DJ on Atlanta radio station, V-103,[29] continued to produce music for outside music artists, and was still working as a DJ at popular clubs around the city.[3]
1995–2005: Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz
In 1995, Lil Jon collaborated with Big Sam and Lil' Bo to form a musical rap group: the East Side Boyz.[30]
In 1996, the group released their debut single, "Who U Wit?". The song is credited as bringing the term "crunk" into hip-hop currency.[3] In 1997, the group released their debut album Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album. The singles "Who U Wit?", produced by Lil Jon, and "Shawty Freak a Lil Sumthin", produced by DJ Toomp, charted on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 70 and No. 62, respectively.[31]
In 2000, through the newly created label Black Market, the group released their breakthrough album
The team was well equipped with prior experience at promoting albums and worked to grow the group's fan base across radio markets.
In 2002, the group released their sophomore studio album under the label Kings of Crunk with the song "I Don't Give a Fuck" as the first single. The song featured former No Limit Records artist Mystikal and former Ruthless Records artist, Krayzie Bone. It peaked at No. 50 on the Billboard R&B chart.[31] The group's next single, "Get Low" featured fellow Atlanta hip hop group Ying Yang Twins and became popular in nightclubs nationwide; it reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.[31] The album was certified multi-platinum by the RIAA in August 2004.[34] The song was also featured in Need for Speed: Underground, which plays in the main menu as well as gameplay. In 2003, the group released Part II, a remix album of previously released singles with a two new songs.
In 2004, Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz released what would be the group's last studio album,
2006–present: Solo career
In 2006, Lil Jon, in an attempt to fulfill his obligations to TVT released the single "Snap Yo Fingers". The song was produced by Lil Jon and features BME Recordings artist E-40 and Sean P. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum on November 22, 2006.[4] After the song was released, Lil Jon vowed to never to record for TVT Records again.[35] In 2008, TVT Records, embroiled in legal battles, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[36]
In 2009, Lil Jon was featured on
Lil Jon said that “after the crunk era, I was fried from producing so much,” eventually rediscovering a passion for performing as a DJ after discovering DJ Spider. This led to him meeting Steve Aoki, with whom he teamed up alongside Laidback Luke to record the song "Turbulence", released on May 14, 2011,[41] as a digital download in the United Kingdom and was released on July 17, 2011, as an EP. The radio edit version of the song was included on the bonus track version of Aoki's debut album Wonderland. The song is also the current official goal song for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In July 2011, he released a song with
In 2013, Lil Jon collaborated with
On July 22, 2014, Lil Jon released the single "Bend Ova" (featuring Tyga) on Epic Records.[43][44] The song was featured in the two part series finale of the NBC television series Parks and Recreation. "Take It Off" (featuring Yandel and Becky G) was released on July 22, 2016, and the single "Alive" (featuring Offset and 2 Chainz) was released in 2018 on Geffen Records.[45] In December 2018, Lil Jon released the Christmas single "All I Really Want for Christmas" (featuring Kool-Aid Man) in cooperation with the Kool-Aid brand of soft drinks.[46]
In 2018, Lil Jon appeared in volume two of the Future-led soundtrack for the film Superfly.[47] The following year, he appeared in the soundtrack for Spies in Disguise, curated by Mark Ronson.[48]
Lil Jon made a cameo in Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, performing "Turn Down for What" and his portion of "Yeah!".
Other ventures
BME Recordings
In 2004, Smith, McDowell, Phillips and Searcy launched BME Recordings in a joint venture with
Acting career
In 2003, Lil Jon was the voice of Jang Ryang in the American remake of the South Korean film
Musical style and influences
Jason Birchmeier of AllMusic has described Lil Jon's production as "bass-heavy", and his album Put Yo Hood Up as having "a long and varied list of guest rappers to accompany the beats". Describing that album with guest performers, Birchmeier remarked: "The end result is an album that resembles a street-level mixtape rather than a traditional artist-oriented album".[57]
Lil Jon was specifically influenced by
Personal life
In 2004, Lil Jon married Nicole and together they have a son, Nathan (known as DJ Young Slade).[60] Lil Jon has stated that one of his greatest joys is seeing everything come full circle with his son, who has been DJing since the age of 11.[61]
He is an avid fan of all of Atlanta's sports teams which included the
Lil Jon is a notable Atlanta resident and appears on advertisements in
In 2024, Lil Jon converted to Islam.[68]
Philanthropy
Lil Jon has been using his star power and wealth to help children in underdeveloped countries gain access to a proper education. He has helped to fund two schools in the village of Mafi Atitekpo in Ghana, in partnership with the charity Pencils of Promise. The first, Abomayaw D.A. Kindergarten, opened in October 2017. The second school, Mafi Atitekpo DA Primary School, broke ground in January 2018 and will enroll 313 children.[69] In 2019, Pencils of Promise honored both Lil Jon and Trevor Noah in recognition of their charitable efforts at the charity's annual gala.[70]
In 2018, a 16-year-old student of Douglass High School reached out to rapper and alumnus Killer Mike via Instagram in a last-chance attempt to raise money to cover expenses for the school marching band to travel to New Orleans to march in the annual Mardi Gras parade. To his surprise, Killer Mike not only responded positively, but also enlisted the help of fellow alumni Lil Jon and T.I.. They and donors covered the trip for the students.[71]
Discography
Solo album
- Crunk Rock (2010)
Collaboration albums
- With the East Side Boyz
- Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album (1997)
- We Still Crunk!! (2000)
- Put Yo Hood Up (2001)
- Kings of Crunk (2002)
- Crunk Juice (2004)
Awards and nominations
American Music Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2003 | Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group | Won |
2005 | Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group | Nominated |
BMI London Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. awards held in London to honor songwriters for their accomplishments in Europe.[74][75]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | "The Anthem" | Pop Award | Won |
2011 | "Do You Remember" | Pop Award | Won |
BMI Pop Awards
Broadcast Music, Inc. awards honor songwriters for their accomplishments in pop music.[76][77][78][79]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | "Damn!" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | "Get Low" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | "Freek-a-Leek" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | "Yeah!" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | Himself | Songwriter of the Year | Won |
2006 | Himself | Songwriter of the Year | Won |
2006 | "Goodies" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2006 | "Lovers and Friends" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2006 | "Salt Shaker" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2011 | "Do You Remember" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2015 | "Turn Down for What" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
BMI Urban R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Broadcast Music Inc. awards honor songwriters and publishers for their accomplishments in R&B and Hip-Hop music. The award was previously named BMI Urban Award.[80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2003 | "Move Bitch" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2004 | "Damn!" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2004 | "Get Low" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2004 | "Goodies" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | Himself | Songwriter of the Year | Won |
Top Urban Producers | Won | ||
2005 | "Freek-a-Leek" | Ringtone of the Year | Won |
Most Performed Songs | Won | ||
2005 | "Salt Shaker" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2005 | "Yeah!" | Song of The Year | Won |
Most Performed Songs | Won | ||
2006 | "Lovers and Friends" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2007 | "Snap Yo Fingers" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2007 | "U and Dat" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2008 | "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2008 | "Cyclone" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2008 | "This Is Why I'm Hot" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2017 | "For Free" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2020 | "My Type" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2021 | "Best on Earth" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
2021 | "Tap In" | Most Performed Songs | Won |
Grammy Awards
A
Year | Recipient | Category | Result |
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2005 | " Usher and Ludacris )
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Record of the Year | Nominated |
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
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Won | ||
Best R&B Song | Nominated | ||
" Usher )
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Album of the Year | Nominated | |
2015 | "Turn Down for What" (with DJ Snake) | Best Music Video | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
An
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2004 | "Get Low" (with the East Side Boyz and Ying Yang Twins) | Best Rap Video | Nominated |
2004 | "Yeah!" (with Usher and Ludacris) | Video of the Year | Nominated |
Best Male Video | Won | ||
Best Dance Video | Won | ||
Best Choreography | Nominated | ||
2014 | "Turn Down for What" (with DJ Snake) | MTV Clubland Award | Nominated |
Best Direction | Won | ||
Best Visual Effects | Nominated | ||
Best Art Direction | Nominated |
MTV Music Video Japan Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | "Yeah!" (with Usher and Ludacris) | Video of the Year | Nominated |
MTV Europe Music Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2004 | "Yeah!" (with Usher and Ludacris) | Best Song | Nominated |
Filmography
Film
- Soul Plane (2004)
- Boss'n Up (2005)
- Date Movie (2006)
- Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Television
- Volcano High (2003)
- The Sharon Osbourne Show (2003)
- MadTV(2003)
- All of Us (2004)
- Like Family (2004)
- Chappelle's Show (2004)
- How I'm Living(2004)
- MadTV(2005)
- The Andy Milonakis Show (Season 1 Episode 1 (2005))
- MTV Cribs (2005)
- Wild 'n Out (2006)
- Criss Angel Mindfreak (2006)
- Pimp My Ride UK (Host) (2006)
- Crank Yankers (voice) (2007)
- Class of 3000 (2007)
- Robotomy (2010)
- Freaknik: The Musical (voice only) (2010)
- Ridiculousness (2012)
- The Celebrity Apprentice (Season 11 (2011) and All Stars (2013))
- The Jenny McCarthy Show (2013)
- Watch What Happens Live(2013)
- Master of the Mix (guest judge) (2013)
- The Eric André Show(as 'Big Jon') (2014)
- About A Boy (2014)
- Saturday Night Live (2014)
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2015)
- Hell's Kitchen (2016)
- Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry(2016)
- Talking Dead (2017)
- Tiny House Nation (2017)
- The Bachelorette (2018)
- Bar Rescue (2018)
- Hollywood Puppet Show (2018)
- The Rap Game (2019)
- Lil Jon Wants to Do What? (2022)[89]
Video games
- Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (2005)
- Def Jam Icon(2007)
See also
- List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards
- List of artists who reached number one in the United States
- Honorific nicknames in popular music
- List of best-selling singles
- List of Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
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External links
- Official website
- Lil Jon at AllMusic