Born Jonathan Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, Lil Jon began his career in the early 90's under the wing of Jermaine Dupri who was impressed by the young DJ who was working at a local Atlanta club at the time.

    Eventually named executive V.P of A&R at So So Def Records, Lil Jon worked throughout the decade creating remixes as well as producing directly for specific artists such as Xcape, Usher and Whitney Houston. ......