Jadakiss

I've been interested in rap from a very early age in my life. My parents told me get a job and keep my own. I was lured into the life of drug-dealing on the streets by my homies and thats really where I found my passion for the rap game.I started off as a popular freestyler. I won every battle I took place in, even as a little nigga at the age of twelve. I started a group with Sheek and some other niggas to compete in the Jack the Rapper competition in Florida. I spit fire and made friends with the Ruff Ryders. As a teen, I was given the opportunity to get into a recording studio, and I have blossomed ever since.Me and my squad have been featured on many underground mix tapes, including the legendary DJ Clue. Me and my niggas formed the rap group the L.O.X. in 1994, we went multi-platinum with our tribute to the B.I.G. called "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" (the B-side to Puff Daddy's "I'll Be Missing You"). In 1998, we released Money, Power, Respect. Following this album, we left Bad Boy Records after the famous 'Free the Lox' campaign. In 1999, Sheek Louch, Styles P, and me joined with the Ruff Ryders.