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Want to know Lil Jon Height? Then read this article and get the exact info on Lil Jon Height. Lil Jon is an American rapper, record producer and hype man born on 17 January 1971 . Recently we could see fans searching for Lil Jon Height; we have the answer for the same.
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- Lil Jon Height in Centimeters - 168 cm
- Lil Jon in Meters - 1.68 m
- Lil Jon in Feet - 5 feet 6 inches
Now it would be apparent to the fans how tall Lil Jon is. To know more about Lil Jon biography, refer to the table below.
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Lil Jon
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Profession
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American rapper, record producer and hype man
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Date of Birth
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17 January 1971
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Birth Place
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Age (as of 2024)
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53 years old
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168 cm
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(154 lbs)70 kg
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American
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Who is Lil Jon?
Jonathan H. Smith, widely recognized by his stage name Lil Jon, is an influential American rapper, record producer, and hype man. Born on January 17, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Lil Jon played a pivotal role in propelling the hip hop subgenre into commercial success during the early 2000s, earning credit as a key figure in its development. He notably served as the frontman for the crunk group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, contributing to the release of five albums.
Beyond his role in the group, Lil Jon made significant contributions as a record producer, particularly influencing artists who popularized the crunk genre. Collaborating with notable musicians like Pitbull, Too Short, E-40, Ludacris, Ciara, and Usher, Lil Jon's production prowess became a hallmark of the genre's success.
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Jonathan H. Smith
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Male
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American
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Lil Jon Career
1991–2000: So So Def
- After high school, Lil Jon continued working as a DJ in downtown Atlanta clubs.
- He caught the attention of music producer Jermaine Dupri, who hired him as Executive Vice President of A&R for So So Def.
- Lil Jon recruited local producers and created the successful compilation series, So So Def Bass All Stars.
1995–2005: Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz
- Lil Jon formed the East Side Boyz with Big Sam and Lil' Bo.
- Their debut single, "Who U Wit?", is credited for popularizing the term "crunk" in hip-hop.
- The group released albums such as "Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album," "We Still Crunk!," and "Put Yo Hood Up."
- 2002–2003: Kings of Crunk, Certified Crunk, and Part II
- Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz released "Kings of Crunk" with hit singles like "I Don't Give A..." and "Get Low."
- Their next album, "Part II," was a remix album featuring previously released singles.
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2004–2005: Crunk Juice and Break-up
- The group's last studio album, "Crunk Juice," included hits like "What U Gon' Do" and "Lovers & Friends."
- Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz disbanded in 2005 amid creative and financial conflicts with TVT Records.
2006–present: Solo Career
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- Lil Jon released the solo single "Snap Yo Fingers" in 2006, marking his departure from TVT Records.
- He continued collaborating with various artists, including Jay Sean and Jamie Drastik.
- Lil Jon's first solo album, "Crunk Rock," was released in 2010, featuring collaborations with LMFAO, Pitbull, and others.
- Notable singles include "Turbulence" with Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke, and "Turn Down for What" with DJ Snake.
- Lil Jon continued his solo career with releases like "Bend Ova," "Take It Off," "Alive," and the Christmas single "All I Really Want for Christmas."
- He made appearances in soundtracks for films like "Superfly" and "Spies in Disguise."
2018–present: Recent Collaborations and Appearances
- Lil Jon collaborated with Future on the "Superfly" soundtrack in 2018.
- In 2024, he made a cameo in Usher's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, performing "Turn Down for What" and his part in "Yeah."
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Lil Jon Early Life
- Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan H. Smith, was born and raised in a middle-class neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia.
- He is the eldest of five children, born to a father who was an aerospace engineer with military service and a mother with a medical career in the military. Three of his siblings later followed their parents' path and also served in the United States military.
- Lil Jon attended Beecher Hills Elementary School and Southwest Middle School within the Atlanta Public School district.
- Described as a high achiever and passionate reader by his mother, Lil Jon formed lifelong friendships in middle school, including Robert McDowell, Dwayne "Emperor" Searcy, and Vince Phillips, who would become his business partners.
- The group immersed themselves in the skateboarding culture and worked at Skate Escape, a popular skate and bicycle shop near Piedmont Park.
- While his friends attended Benjamin E. Mays High School, Lil Jon opted for Frederick Douglass High School's magnet program and was a member of the marching band.
- At the age of 15, Lil Jon taught himself how to DJ, and despite strict parents, they allowed him to host house parties in the family basement to practice his DJ skills, preferring to have him under their watch.
- These house parties, known as "Old E and Chicken Parties," gained popularity among local teens.
- Alongside working at the skate shop, Lil Jon started spinning at house parties and worked as a DJ in local dance clubs, eventually becoming an in-house DJ at Phoenix, a popular Atlanta nightclub.
- Through his work at Phoenix, Lil Jon had the opportunity to meet established music artists such as Jermaine Dupri, TLC, Notorious BIG, Craig Mack, and Mary J. Blige.
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