
Jason Phillips (27 May 1975-), known professionally as Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York.
Biography[]
Jason Phillips was born in Yonkers, New York on 27 May 1975, and he became a freestyle rapper at the age of 16. He founded the rap group The Warlocks in 1994, and they were signed to Bad Boy Entertainment as "The LOX". Jadakiss was taken under The Notorious B.I.G.'s wing, and he became a successful rapper and businessman. In 2004 and 2006, he was arrested for drug possession, keeping heroin and marijuana in his home. Jadakiss was also controversial for his belief that 9/11 was caused by President George W. Bush. On 23 December 2017, Jadakiss hosted an event in Jersey City, New Jersey in which the Big Eats lifestyle brand gained exposure by hosting a raffle for him.