Lil Jon
Jonathan Hannibal Smith
Lil Jon is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1993.
- Profession
- Rapper, DJ, Record producer
- From
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Born
- January 27, 1971
- Years active
- 1993–present
Early life
Born in Atlanta, Jonathan Smith began as a DJ and A&R at So So Def before forming Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.
Career
He pioneered the crunk subgenre with raucous anthems like "Get Low," and produced and shaped countless club hits across the 2000s.
Major achievements
A Grammy winner, he became one of the most recognizable producers and personalities of crunk-era hip-hop.
Legacy
Lil Jon's high-energy crunk sound dominated 2000s clubs and influenced the rise of trap and EDM crossovers.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Jon
- What is Lil Jon known for?
- Lil Jon is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia active since 1993. Lil Jon is recognized as a rapper, DJ, and record producer.
- Where is Lil Jon from?
- Lil Jon is from Atlanta, Georgia.
- When was Lil Jon born?
- Lil Jon was born on January 27, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia.
- What kind of music does Lil Jon make?
- Lil Jon's music spans Crunk, Hip-hop, and Southern hip-hop.
- Is Lil Jon still active?
- Yes — Lil Jon has been active since 1993 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Jon been associated with?
- Lil Jon has been associated with BME and TVT.
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