Yung Joc
Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980), better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his 2006 hit single "It's Goin' Down", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior to its release, he signed with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy South, an imprint of Atlantic Records in a joint venture with Block Entertainment, and released his debut studio album, New Joc City (2006) following the single's success. The album and its sequel, Hustlenomics (2007) reached similar commercial success as both peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. He is also known for his guest appearance on T-Pain's 2007 single "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.
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Yung Joc performing in 2009 | |
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Birth name | Jasiel Amon Robinson |
Born | September 20, 1980 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | Southern hip hop |
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Spouse(s) | Kendra Robinson (m. 2021) |
Children | 9 |
Website | yungceoj |