Lil Jon at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

Jonathan H. Smith, better known as Lil Jon, is a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist and producer who revolutionized the music world with his contributions to the crunk subgenre in the early 2000s. As the frontman of Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, he released five albums that defined a generation. Beyond his own group, Lil Jon produced iconic tracks for artists such as Pitbull, Ludacris, Ciara, Usher, Too Short, and E-40, helping to bring crunk to mainstream success.

Lil Jon’s legendary productions include Billboard Hot 100 hits like "Get Low," "Salt Shaker," "Cyclone," "Snap Yo Fingers," and the Grammy-winning "Yeah!" with Usher and Ludacris. His track record extends to "Freek-a-Leek," "Lovers and Friends," and Ciara’s smash hit "Goodies."

In 2013, Lil Jon turned his talents to EDM, co-creating the global phenomenon "Turn Down for What" with DJ Snake. Certified octuple platinum by the RIAA, the song earned the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song and garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Music Video. Its music video has surpassed 1 billion views on YouTube, cementing Lil Jon’s legacy as a music icon.

With eight number-one singles on Billboard’s Rhythmic chart and a spot among the Top Billboard Music Award Winners of All Time, Lil Jon continues to influence and energize audiences worldwide. His signature sound and high-energy performances remain a defining force in the music industry.