Grammy-winning Rapper Lil Jon embraces Islam during Ramadan (VIDEO)

Rapper and music producer Jonathan Smith commonly known as ‘Lil Jon’ embarked on a new chapter in his life as he embraced Islam during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The 53-year-old took Shahadah in English and Arabic at mosque in Los Angeles on Friday. The singer shared the news online with fans.

In a social media fan, he thanked his followers for their positivity and love through posting a story.

 

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His conversion video was also shared online, showing the rapper to recite Shahada.

@n_war967 Rapper Lil Jon took his Shahada and accepted Islam at King Fahad Mosque in LA #liljon #muslim #muslimummah #ramdan #ramdan2024 ♬ original sound – n_war967

The musician known for hit songs like “Yeah,” “Turn Down for What,” and “Get Low,” is among a growing number of showbiz people who converted to Islam in recent times.

Lil Jon amassed huge following online. The singer along with his group The East Side Boyz won a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Rap/Sung Performance for the song “Yeah!” featuring Usher and Ludacris.

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