Real Name: Jason Phillips

Aliases: Mr. Raspy, Kiss Of Death

BORN:

May 27, 1975

AGE:

49

NET WORTH:

9 Million

HEIGHT:

5'7

BIO

With his signature raspy voice, witty punchlines and hardcore lyricism, Jadakiss is one of the most heralded MCs alive. After forming The Warlox with life-long friends and fellow Yonkers natives Styles P and Sheek Louch, the trio would sign with Bad Boy Records as The LOX. Dropping their debut Money, Power, Respect in 1998, a solo record from Kiss was highly anticipated. His debut solo album, Kiss Tha Game Goodbye, was released in 2001. He has released three more solo studio albums, another album with the Lox, and a joint album with Fabolous. In a career that has spanned over 25 years Jadakiss has done his part to live up to his self-proclaimed moniker, “Top Five Dead or Alive.”

PROPS

Self-proclaimed “Top 5 Dead or Alive.”

Jadakiss wrote Diddy’s verse on the classic, “It’s All About The Benjamins.”

Jadakiss received a Grammy nomination for his single “Why?” featuring Anthony Hamilton.

Jadakiss has five solo albums and one collaborative album with Fabolous.
Along with Styles P, he opened a juice bar in Yonkers, New York, called “Juices For Life.”

Jadakiss is a two-time Verzuz “champion” performing solo vs Fabolous and as a group vs Dipset.

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Top Jadakiss Questions

Where in New York was Jadakiss born?

Jadakiss was born in Yonkers, New York.

How long have The Lox been together?

The Lox was formed in 1994.

What was Jadakiss’ first appearance on a track?

Jadakiss appeared with The Lox (known then as The Warlox) on Main Source’s “Set It Off.”

When did Jadakiss release his first solo album?

Jadakiss' debut album, Kiss Tha Game Goodbye dropped on August 7, 2001.

What is Jadakiss’ highest charting song?

“Why” peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 100.

When did Jadakiss sign his first record deal?

Jadakiss signed with Bad Boy Records in 1996.

Jadakiss

Real name: Jason Phillips

Aliases: Mr. Raspy, Kiss Of Death

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