Jim Jones
Oyuncu · d. 1976
Joseph Guillermo Jones II (born July 15, 1976), better known by his stage name Jim Jones (formerly Jimmy Jones), is an American rapper, record executive, music video director, and entrepreneur. He is best known as a founding member of the hip hop collective the Diplomats (Dipset), alongside Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, and Freekey Zekey. Jones also serves as co-CEO of Diplomat Records and has directed music videos under the pseudonym CAPO. Born in the Bronx, New York City, and raised in Harlem, Jones grew up in a multicultural household, with an Aruban mother and a Puerto Rican father. He was largely raised by his maternal grandmother. As a youth, he attended Catholic school but was later expelled, and became closely associated with fellow rapper Freekey Zekey during his upbringing. Jones began his music career as a member of the Diplomats, initially gaining recognition as a hypeman and video director for the group. He released his debut solo album, “On My Way to Church,” in 2004, which achieved moderate success. His second album, “Harlem: Diary of a Summer” (2005), marked a commercial breakthrough, reaching the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His third album, “Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)” (2006), brought him mainstream success, largely due to the hit single “We Fly High,” which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum. The song became widely recognized for its cultural impact and signature “ballin’” gesture. Jones continued his success with albums such as “Pray IV Reign” (2009), “Capo” (2011), and “El Capo” (2019). In addition to his solo work, Jones founded the group ByrdGang in 2006, releasing the album “M.O.B.: The Album” in 2008. He has also released numerous mixtapes, including entries in his “Vampire Life” series. Beyond music, he has held executive roles in the industry, including a position in A&R at Entertainment One Music. Jones has also pursued ventures outside of recording. He has directed music videos, launched fashion brands such as Nostic and Vampire Life, and appeared in film and television, including roles in “State Property 2,” “The Wire,” and reality series such as “Love & Hip Hop: New York” and “Chrissy & Mr. Jones.” He has also been involved in sports management and business, including part ownership of a professional indoor football team. Throughout his career, Jones has been involved in several public disputes within the hip hop industry, though some of these conflicts were later resolved. He remains an influential figure in East Coast hip hop, known for his entrepreneurial activities as well as his contributions as a recording artist.
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A documentary about the rise and fall of rapper Jim Jones.
- FilmMüzikBelgesel
Jim Jones gives Dipset fans an intimate, all-access pass into his life as a C.E.O. of the Diplomats and into his controversial lifestyle. From his life in the streets of Harlem forming the powerhouse crew the Diplomats, to the wild parties in the clubs, behind the scenes in the studio, and also a look into his new gig as Director of A&R at the Warner Music Group - it's all here! Includes additional appearances from T.I., Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Young Jeezy and the Dipset Family.
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