Jim Jones
Joseph Guillermo Jones II
Jim Jones is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1997.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- July 15, 1976
- Years active
- 1997–present
Early life
A Harlem native and co-founder of The Diplomats with Cam'ron, Joseph Jones helped build the Dipset movement from the ground up.
Career
His 2006 anthem "We Fly High (Ballin')" became a top-ten crossover smash, and he sustained a long career as an artist, executive, and reality-TV personality.
Major achievements
He scored a Hot 100 top-ten hit and helped steer one of New York's most influential rap collectives.
Legacy
Jim Jones is a Dipset cornerstone whose hustle bridged street rap, anthemic hits, and entertainment business.
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