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Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Jonathan SmithBirth Date :
January 27, 1971Birth Place :
Atlanta, Georgia, USASpouse :
? (since 27- Nov-04)Claim to fame :
Single "Get Low" (2003)
LMFAO's 'Shots' Music Video Feat. Lil Jon
November 13, 2009 11:11:05LMFAO invade Las Vegas' hot spot TAO Beach alongside their collaborator Lil Jon as captured in a music video supporting the duo's single "Shots". The video, at first, shows the famous place as a quiet venue which has the DJ playing some boring music, but soon after the turntable is taken over, it turns into a wild party.
"Shots" is one of the singles coming from LMFAO's debut album "Party Rock" which has been made avaliable for purchase since July this year. The song becomes the only track in the album which has a featured guest.
Ciara's New Track 'Roll Call' Feat. Lil Wayne and Lil Jon
January 13, 2009 02:01:31Another new material from Ciara's upcoming album "Fantasy Ride" has once again hit the web. This time called "Roll Call", the guitar-driven track features Lil Wayne and Lil Jon lending their vocals to the hook.
"Roll Call" was said to originally appear in Lil Jon's solo debut album "Crunk Rock". However due to numerous delays over the record, the song is rumored to be listed in Ciara's third major studio album instead.
Lil Jon Inks New Deal With Universal Republic
October 09, 2008 04:10:50Lil Jon is confirmed to sign a deal with Universal Republic to release his forthcoming solo debut album. According to the label, the new deal includes a label imprint, a recording agreement, and a digital presence.
"Lil Jon is a larger than life figure who casts a giant shadow over every facet of the entertainment business," Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records, says commenting on the agreement. "His name is synonymous with brand-building and we want him plugged into multiple Universal Republic platforms for maximum results. I view him as our Urban Music Czar. Now, if he'd only send me a couple of cases of that wine."
'Hip-Hop's Crown Jewels' Auction Features Pendants from Kanye West, P. Diddy and Others
September 27, 2008 11:09:49Kanye West and P. Diddy are among the many hip-hop artists who are putting their pendants at Phillips de Pury & Co.'s "Hip-Hop Crown Jewels" auction next spring in New York. Some proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to Russell Simmons' Rush Community Affairs charity, an organization that provides education and resources to over seventy N.Y.C. community development programs.
As for West he will auction off one of his diamond-studded black Jesus pendants. Diddy, on the other hand, is putting on the event his diamond-and-platinum bracelet. A diamond link bracelet owned by 50 Cent and diamond-and-gold turntable ring belongs to Missy Elliott are the other items to be put under the hammer.
Lil Jon Changes Upcoming LP's Title to Get Rid of 'Crunk'
August 14, 2008 03:08:55Rapper Lil Jon has decided to explore his music sound in upcoming solo debut album. The hip hop star plans to change its old title "Crunk Rock" as a reflection of his new music direction. "It's totally given me a new energy, a new everything," he says of his upcoming release. "When you have a lot of stress and negativity around you, when you cut that away, you cleanse...I'm starting over, basically."
Lil Jon's statement has then made some say that he is on the way of expressing freedom from a multi-million-dollars obligation. As previously reported, he has successfully entered an agreement with digital entertainment company The Orchard and sold assets of his bankrupt TVT Records to them.
Lil Jon Sells Bankrupt Label for 6 Million Dollars
August 06, 2008 11:08:08Rapper Lil Jon has ended his multi-million-dollar obligation to his bankrupt TVT Records. He reached an agreement to sell TVT's assets to a digital entertainment company called The Orchard for $6 million and work with the company to develop a lifestyle-oriented marketing and promotion programs as a consultant for some artists, labels, and branding opportunities.
In addition, as part of the deal, the company will provide him the rights to record his upcoming album, "Crunk Rock". The Orchard will also digitally issue Lil Jon's back catalog with new material coming from him. Commenting on the move, Lil Jon said, "It's unfortunate things have turned out the way they did, but artists deserve to be compensated fairly by their labels for the work they do, and that wasn't happenin'. In my case. I'm happy to finally be a free man and make a new start!"
Lil Jon's Crunk Energy Drink to Debut New Flavor
June 03, 2008 03:06:03Is on recording hiatus following the bankruptcy of one of his record labels TVT Records, Lil Jon is expanding his other business empire. The rap artist is having his energy drink Crunk adds a new flavor into its line.
Has been in high demand since it first hit the stores in March of 2004, the Crunk energy drink most recently added a new flavor, called "Citrus" which is labeled as containing all real lemon lime which gives it that lemon-lime taste. The new lemon-lime flavored drink is set to be launched this summer in a new yellow and green can.
Lil Jon Released a Collection of Wine, Little Jonathan Winery
February 28, 2008 03:02:08Is a rapper, hype man, and producer, Lil Jon can now add wine maker into his ever-growing career resume. Sources tell Hollyscoop.com exclusively that the star, best known as one of The Eastside Boyz, has just released a collection of wine.
The wine, called Little Jonathan Winery, reportedly includes a merlot, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. The wine is already being distributed in California and will hit shelves within the next two months.
Avril Lavigne Teary After Lil Jon Stole Her Show
January 05, 2008 10:01:58Reports have been surfacing that Avril Lavigne cried after Lil Jon stole her show. The 'Girlfriend' singer was supposed to ring 2008 with a New Year's Eve show when the rapper snatched the mic and turned heads towards his direction.
Both artist were on duty at Prive, a nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Lavigne was scheduled to do the 10 second countdown to 2008 while Lil Jon was there for the DJing. However, seconds to the year change, the latter "grab his own mike and steal (sic) the show".
Lil Jon Combines 'Crunk' and 'Rock' as New Project
July 31, 2007 01:07:46
Lil Jon has spurted the idea of combining his signature "crunk" sound with "rock" vibe to make "Crunk Rock". The TVT release will be the ultimate record to sport collision among artists like P.O.D., Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Ciara and Kid Rock.
"I worked with the guitar player from P.O.D., Marcos, a punk band called Whole Wheat Bread from Jacksonville, Fla., Kid Rock and a few others," Lil Jon said. "My s**t is real rock guitars with my beats, not keyboard guitars with ghetto beats. It's gonna be a little different from what you hear right now, but I think everyone will love it."
Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap
April 28, 2007 12:04:49
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "The Boatlift", the album that is due May 22 generates lots of his rapping persona compared to the previous three.
"It's a part two to El Mariel but more urban-based," he said. "There's more street records on there. I'm giving them another side to Pitbull. I had all the club records - you can easily go 45 minutes in the club just off my records. I just want to take these folks for a ride on this album based on what I know."
Three 6 Mafia Releases Ninth Album
April 04, 2007 11:04:07
Three 6 Mafia with its steady increase of album sales is on again to score another winning piece. "Last 2 Walk" is going to be the group's newest album due to hit the stores on May 22.
Claiming that it would be the best record even after the platinum "Most Known Unknown" (2005), DJ Paul revealed, "We got Lyfe Jennings, Paul Wall, 8Ball & MJG, Akon, The Game, Lil Jon and Lil Wayne. It's hot as hell!" The group also records this album with recently joining member Project Pat.
Lil Jon Scores Guinness Book of World Record with His Pendant
March 24, 2007 02:03:21
Lil Jon is added into the Guinness Book of World Records, not for his music work but for his bling. The rapper has been listed in the world's record book as the owner of the largest diamond pendant ever.
For the achievement, many thanks to the star's "Crunk Ain't Dead" pendant. The impressive diamond accessory is 7.5 inches tall, six inches wide, and one inch thick, weighing 5.11 pounds with a total 73 carats of diamonds and the total stone count is 3,756 genuine round-cut white diamonds, set in 18-karat yellow and white gold.
Bands Customise Clothing for Raunchy Magazine Playboy
January 31, 2007 03:01:18
Numbers of musicians are teaming up with raunchy magazine Playboy to design T-shirt as part of a project for the magazine's annual "Sex and Music" issue.
Among those involve in the project are The Flaming Lips, Kasabian, Lil Jon, Soulwax, Dean & Britta, Monsters Are Waiting, and many more. The likes of The Flaming Lips, Kasabian and Soulwax have all submitted designs that offer "their own personal stamp on the Playboy brand and logo".
"Ciara: The Evolution"
October 11, 2006 11:10:42
Ciara, the multi-platinum R&B/pop sensation, will have her sophomore effort "Ciara: The Evolution" hit the stores December 5, 2006. The album is the follow-up to her 2004 triple-platinum "Goodies" which spawned three #1 singles and earned the songbird four Grammy nominations among others.
As for the new set, Ciara recruited a handful of notable names, including Rodney Jerkins, will.i.am, Pharrell Williams, and Lil Jon. Additionally, she also does a collaboration with fellow rapper 50 Cent for the set's song called "Dope Boys".
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers
July 14, 2006 03:07:12
Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. On top of that the track also is the chart's greatest airplay gainer and remains atop the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts for a third frame each.
Back then to the Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" secures the 2nd place, just one place ahead of Cassie's "Me & U" which moves up one place from last week position to No. 3. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", in the meantime, falls two places to No. 4, followed after by Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" at No. 5.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.
Paris' "Burning" Spirit
May 24, 2006 10:05:25
It takes time indeed for Paris Hilton to just include the Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" on the CD of her upcoming album "Paris Is Burning".
The set, which actually was slated for a summer 2006 release, reportedly includes input from the likes of Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, JC Chasez, and Nick Carter.
The Billboard Hot 100 Holdovers
May 19, 2006 10:05:10
The chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 18th, 2006 is still Rihanna, thus marking the R&B singer's "SOS" to be on top of the chart for a third week. Following close behind at No. 2 is Daniel Powter's former chart-topper "Bad Day."
Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' ups one place to be at No. 3, while Sean Paul's "Temperature" slips one to No. 4, both of which switch position. Hold strong at No. 5 on the chart is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" which rises two places to No. 6.
Billboard Music Awards Winners
December 08, 2005 10:12:49Punk rockers Green Day and hip-hop star 50 Cent have both dominated the 2005 Billboard Music Awards held in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 6th. The two musicians equally picked six awards each. As of Green Day, it was named Album Group of the Year, Pop Group of the Year, Hot 100 Group of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Modern Rock Artist of the Year, and Rock Song of the Year for their "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."
Meanwhile, 50 Cent brought home the awards for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Hot 100 Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, and Ring tone of the Year for his "Candy Shop" featuring Olivia. Other big winner at the prestigious event was pop diva Mariah Carey who was honored Female Album Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Hot 100 Song of the Year for "We Belong Together," Hot 100 Airplay of the Year and Rhythmic Top 40 Title of the Year, both for the same song.
Fiddy & Lil Jon Join Forces
November 07, 2005 09:11:30
They work in the same field, build the same career, but most of all have the same interest. Rappers Lil Jon and 50 Cent have joined forces to cross-promote the artists on their record labels. 50 will bring forward his G-Unit, while Jon with his BME. Both acts will release projects under their original deals, which is as part of the new business plan.
Though, the rappers' labels will jointly market the releases about which Jon says, "50 Cent is going to collaborate and appear on certain projects with BME artists, and I'm going to collaborate and appear on certain projects with G-Unit."
