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Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips May 27, 1975 in Yonkers, New York) is a American rapper. He is also part of The L.O.X. (Jadakiss, Styles P & Sheek Louch) and D-Block (Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch & J-Hood)
Interest in rap
Jadakiss became a freestyler, engaging in competitions by the time he was twelve. He and some of his early friends were given the opportunity to compete in the Jack the Rapper Competition in Florida, where Jadakiss was noticed for his battle rap ability. He met Dee and Wah of the Ruff Ryders, then a management company, and began hanging out and battling outside of the Ruff Ryders' studio where artists like DMX made their first hits.
Early career
Kiss formed the rap group the Warlox in 1994 with friends Sheek Louch and Styles P. The trio signed to Bad Boy Entertainment later on, where it was suggested they change their name simply to the LOX, which came to stand for Living Off eXperience. They made their first appearance on The Main Source's 1994 LP "Fuck What You Think" on the track "Set it Off"
The group, especially Jadakiss, developed a close relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., during which time Jadakiss was taken under B.I.G.'s wing. Thus, after Biggie's shooting death, the group released their first multi-platinum hit in the tribute "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" (the B-side to Puff Daddy's "I'll Be Missing You") in 1997. In 1998, the LOX released Money, Power, Respect. Following this album, they left Bad Boy Records.
Albums
Jada's debut solo album, Kiss the Game Goodbye, was released in August of 2001 under the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. The album featured popular guests and producers such as Snoop Dogg and Swizz Beatz, but was written off as repetitive and uninspired.
His second album, Kiss of Death, was released in June of 2004. Before the release, Kiss asked advice of his fans in the form a poll; most claimed the rapper wasn't personal enough in his lyrical stylings, and he released a single with the purpose of bearing his inner thoughts. The song, "Why?", became one of the biggest hits of that year, spawning a remix featuring Styles P, Common, Nas, and Anthony Hamilton.
Kiss of Death did not reflect the popularity of its lead single, and though it was better-received than his first effort, did not see excessive sales. His next album, supposedly titled Kiss My Ass, is rumored to be coming out later this year.
Controversy
Bill O'Reilly
Jadakiss attracted some controversy and condemnation from well-known commentator Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly labeled him a "smear merchant" due to the song "Why?", specifically lyrics stating Jada's belief that George W. Bush coordinated the September 11, 2001 attacks. O'Reilly took the position that the President should be allowed to sue Jadakiss for slander. The track was eventually banned on some radio stations or played, with the lyrics in question censored.
In 2005, the song was remixed with Immortal Technique and DJ Green Lantern's "Bin Laden".
Recent News
Jadakiss was recently arrested on gun charges after being pulled over and a gun was found under the seat. This will be his second arrest for weapons charge.
Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z
In the early 2000s, Jadakiss was drawn into a beef with Roc-a-Fella Records artist Beanie Sigel when he made comments about artists from Sigel's hometown of Philadelphia. "Beans", as many refer to him, took exception to this and the two began trading disses, even getting the rest of the LOX and Jay-Z involved.
Eventually, Jay-Z apologized to Jada and backed out of the beef; Russell Simmons created an enforced truce between the two artists, which was broken when Sigel started contesting that he won the beef. Kiss dissed back, and the beef was back on until Jadakiss released "Put Ya Hands Up", after which disses finally stopped. Shortly before Beans went to jail, he and Kiss made up definitively, performing together at a show; after his release from jail, the two did a remix of a Sheek Louch song and appeared on a track on DJ Khaled's album.
Ras Kass
When Ras Kass was recording his album Van Gogh, he enlisted the help of infamous hip-hop producer The Alchemist. Ras Kass recorded the song "Home Sweet Home," produced by The Alchemist. However, when Jadakiss began recording Kiss Tha Game Goodbye, the Alchemist sold Jadakiss the same beat that Ras Kass had already used to record his single, "Home Sweet Home." Priority Records, Ras Kass' then record label, failed to act on this conflict and Jadakiss was able to release the Kiss Tha Game Goodbye album. Ras Kass was bitter about being double-crossed by the Alchemist, and released a few diss tracks, but the conflict was soon squashed.
P. Diddy
When they left Bad Boy Records, the group's and each of its members' publication was still owned by label head P. Diddy. The group fought with him over royalties, debt issues and other things until 2005 when they briefly put their differences aside to perform with Jay-Z at his I Declare War concert. Afterward, they went on New York radio station Hot 97 to plead for their publication, which was given to them by Diddy.
G-Unit
In 2004, Jadakiss was featured on a song by rapper Ja Rule called "New York", along with fellow New York rapper Fat Joe. Shortly after, 50 Cent - an enemy of Ja Rule - began to diss both of them. Jada retaliated, and the beef has expanded to include all of D-Block and G-Unit. 50 Cent mocked Jadakiss in the music video for his song "Piggy Bank", suggesting that Jadakiss resembles a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Soon after, Jadakiss released the song "Checkmate", a song using the same beat that 50 Cent used on the song "I'm An Animal", which was originally from Mobb Deep affiliated artist Big Noyd's "Air It Out". 50 Cent then replied with the song "I Run New York" featuring Tony Yayo. After this, Jadakiss and fellow L.O.X. member Styles P released the song "I'm Sorry Ms. Jackson", (using Outkast's original "Ms. Jackson" beat) which is a play on 50 Cent's government name, Curtis Jackson. Jadakiss has also made mention of 50 Cent in subsequent songs, and it was rumored that fellow G-Unit member, Lloyd Banks, was to release the diss song "Death Wish" on his second album "Rotten Apple". The song never surfaced. After a year or so since the feud between 50 Cent and Jadakiss began, it is still continuing. Jadakiss's Beef with 50 Cent is also mentioned on the diss song "MC Burial" (Don't Body Ya'self) by veteran rapper Nas
On April 6 2006, a song called "Shots Fired" which was originally meant for release on Time is Money was leaked on to the internet. The song features Jadakiss and Styles P rapping back and forth and is a diss song against 50 Cent and G-Unit. It is rumored that the song will not be featured on Time is Money because of the attacks on Interscope labelmates G-Unit. There have been many of hip-hop legends that have voiced their opinion on this beef. Many feel that lyrically 50 cent is no match for Kiss. As one rapper quoted "bar for bar Kiss may be the best rapper in the game period".
Dope voice that he exhibits with a trademark cough-laugh "Ahaah!" sound at the beginning of his verses. This cough, other than being a verbal trademark, is a self depricating reference to his suffering from asthma. The best example of this is during his guest appearance on Ghostface Killah's song "Run" where he states "i'm asthmatic so i'm looking for somewhere to hide."
Discography
Solo
- 2001: Kiss Tha Game Goodbye Certified Gold
- 2004: Kiss Of Death Certified Platinum
- 2007: Kiss My Ass
The Lox
- 1998: Money, Power & Respect Certified Platinum
- 2000: We Are The Streets Certified Platinum
Remixes
- "Bin Laden" with Immortal Technique and DJ Green Lantern
See also
References
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