Famed American rapper, DJ, and record producer Jonathan H. Smith, better known as Lil Jon, made a public declaration of his conversion to Islam on Friday at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles.
In the presence of a sizable congregation, Jon announced his decision to embrace Islam, a moment captured and shared on social media.
In the video, he was seen reciting the Quranic verses, affirming his faith, first in Arabic and then in English, with guidance from the mosque’s imam.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jonathan H. Smith, the birth name of the rapper, gained prominence for his influential contributions to the hip-hop subgenre during the early 2000s.
Recognised for his vibrant personality and signature phrases like “Yeah!” and “Okay,” Jon soared to fame with hit singles such as “Get Low” and “Turn Down for What.”
Jon’s conversion marks another notable event during the first week of Ramadan, following in the footsteps of US writer and activist Shaun King.
