Lil Jon Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | January 17, 1971 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Lil Jon is an American rapper, DJ, hype man, songwriter, and record producer who served as the frontman of the rap group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz. The group went on to release several albums such as Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album, We Still Crunk!, Put Yo Hood Up, Kings of Crunk, and Crunk Juice. In addition to that, Lil Jon has also released several tracks which include Turn Down for What (with DJ Snake), Snap Yo Fingers (ft. E-40 and Sean P), Act a Fool (ft. Three 6 Mafia), I Do (ft. Snoop Dogg and Swizz Beatz), Give It All U Got (ft. Kee), Ms. Chocolate (ft. R. Kelly and Mario), Hey (ft. 3OH!3), Machuka (ft. Mr. Catra and Mulher Filé), Mutate (with Sidney Samson), Drink (ft. LMFAO), Bend Ova (ft. Tyga), My Cutie Pie (ft. T-Pain, Snoop Dogg, and Problem), Get Loose, Take It Off (ft. Yandel and Becky G), In The Pit (ft. Skellism and Terror Bass), Alive (ft. Offset and 2 Chainz), Bang (with Nghtmre and Shaq), and Ain’t No Tellin’ (with Mac Dre). Moreover, Lil Jon has been a part of various shows and movies like Soul Plane, Date Movie, Scary Movie 4, Volcano High, All of Us, Wild ‘n Out, The Rap Game, The Celebrity Apprentice, Hell’s Kitchen, Ridiculousness, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Bachelorette.
Born Name
Jonathan Henry Smith
Nick Names
The King of Crunk, Lil Jizzel, Lil Jon

Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
Lil Jon went to the Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. He eventually graduated from high school in 1989 and got enrolled at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He studied at the university for 2 years.
Occupation
Rapper, Record Producer, DJ, Hype Man, Songwriter
Family
- Mother – Carrie Smith-Williams
- Siblings – Chris Smith (Brother), Willie Smith (Brother)
Manager
Lil Jon has been represented by –
- Skam Artist, Inc. (Talent Management Company)
- Royal Agency, Inc.
Genre
Hip-hop, Crunk, Trap, Southern hip hop
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboard, Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Sampler
Labels
- BME Recordings
- Universal Republic
- TVT
- Little Jonathan Inc.
Net Worth
His net worth has been $30 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 168 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse
Lil Jon has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Dreadlocks Hairstyle
- Often wears shades
- Diamond encrusted teeth
Brand Endorsements
Lil Jon has appeared in TV commercials for the following brands –
- Bud Light
- Radio Shack

Best Known For
- Being the founder and frontman of the rap group, Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, who are best known for collaborating with a host of popular hip-hop artists such as Krayzie Bone, Usher, and Ludacris
- The popularity of his single, Turn Down for What, which managed to reach as high as the 4th spot on Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 5x ‘Platinum’ by the RIAA. DJ Snake had collaborated on the single.
- Having appeared in a couple of seasons of the popular reality TV show, Celebrity Apprentice
First Album
In June 2010, he released his debut solo studio album, Crunk Rock, which went on to reach the 5th position on the US rap charts.
His debut studio album with The East Side Boyz was Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album, which was released in October 1997 and was a moderate success.
First Film
In 2004, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy movie, Soul Plane.
First TV Show
In 2003, Lil Jon made his first TV show appearance in the Voodoo That You Do… with Hobbits! episode of Player$.
Lil Jon Favorite Things
- NHL Team – Vegas Golden Knights
- College Football Team – University of Tennessee Volunteers
- TV Show – The Walking Dead
- Influences – 8Ball & MJG, 2 Live Crew, OutKast, Three 6 Mafia, UGK, Geto Boys, Dr. Dre, N.W.A, Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Food – Mediterranean
- Apps – Postmates, GrubHub, and Eat24
- Fictional Villain – Heath Ledger’s The Joker
- Karaoke Song – Get Low
- Nicolas Cage Movie – Face/Off
- Spot At Dubai – Catch Dubai
- Fast Food Joint – Fatburger
- Book – Art Of War
Source – Wikipedia, Engadget.com, Syracuse, TimeOutDubai.com, Reddit.com

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