Lil Jon

Biography

Lil Jon, born Jonathan H. Smith on January 17, 1971, is a renowned American rapper and record producer credited with the commercial breakthrough of crunk in the early 2000s. As the frontman of Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, he released five albums and produced numerous Billboard Hot 100 hits, including "Salt Shaker," "Cyclone," and "Yeah!" which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance.