- Lil Jon declared his Shahadah on March 15th in a mosque in LA. Despite his accumulation of fame and wealth, he remained unfulfilled.
- This makes him the second notable celebrity to convert to Islam during the first week of Ramadan.
American rapper, DJ, and record producer Jonathan H. Smith, widely recognised as Lil Jon, has embraced Islam on Friday, March 15th, at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles. A video capturing Brother Jon’s pronouncement of the Shahadah, a sacred testament of faith has garnered significant attention across various social media platforms.
Brother Jon now stands as the second known celebrity to embrace Islam within the first week of Ramadan. He follows the footsteps of US writer and activist Shaun King. By joining the ranks of celebrities who have converted to Islam, Brother Jon signals a personal and profound spiritual journey.
Despite his illustrious career, which included collaborations with figures such as Usher, Eminem, and Ludacris, and his considerable wealth, Jon found himself seeking deeper meaning. Amid his fame and fortune, an undeniable void persisted, ultimately leading him to the path of truth: Islam. Alhumdulillah.
Welcome to the family brother!
