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{{Short description|American rapper}}
{{Short description|American rapper}}

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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Yung Joc
| name = Yung Joc
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| image = Yung Joc, 2009.jpg
| image = Yung Joc 2024.jpg
| caption = Yung Joc performing in 2009
| caption = Yung Joc in 2024
| birth_name = Jasiel Amon Robinson<ref name="allmusic" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mugshots.com/US-States/Georgia/Fulton-County-GA/Jasiel-Amon-Robinson.27359971.html|title = Jasiel Amon Robinson - AGG ASLT Georgia, Mugshot 27359971|date = November 17, 2012}}</ref>
| birth_name = Jasiel Amon Robinson<ref name="allmusic" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mugshots.com/US-States/Georgia/Fulton-County-GA/Jasiel-Amon-Robinson.27359971.html|title = Jasiel Amon Robinson - AGG ASLT Georgia, Mugshot 27359971|date = November 17, 2012}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{nowrap|{{birth date and age|1983|4|2}}}}<ref name="allmusic" />
| birth_date = {{nowrap|{{birth date and age|1980|9|20}}}}<ref name="allmusic" />
| birth_place = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.
| genre = [[Southern hip hop]]<ref name=HipHopDXSouth>{{cite web|last=Sims|first=Brian|work=HipHopDX|title=Yung Joc - New Joc City|date=June 12, 2006|url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.650/title.yung-joc-new-joc-city|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613221059/http://hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.650|archivedate=June 13, 2006|accessdate=June 22, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
| genre = [[Southern hip hop]]<ref name=HipHopDXSouth>{{cite web|last=Sims|first=Brian|work=HipHopDX|title=Yung Joc - New Joc City|date=June 12, 2006|url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.650/title.yung-joc-new-joc-city|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060613221059/http://hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.650|archivedate=June 13, 2006|accessdate=June 22, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2003–present
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = {{hlist|[[#Other ventures|Swagg Team]]|[[Bad Boy Records|Bad Boy]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[J Records|J]]|[[Block Entertainment|Block]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Polo Grounds Music|Polo Grounds]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[#Other ventures|Swagg Team]]|[[Bad Boy South]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[J Records|J]]|[[Block Entertainment|Block]]|[[RCA Records|RCA]]|[[Polo Grounds Music|Polo Grounds]]}}
| spouse = Kendra Robinson (m. 2021)
| spouse = {{marriage|Kendra Robinson|2021}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| child = yes
| child = yes
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| website = {{URL|http://yungceoj.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://yungceoj.com/}}
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'''Jasiel Amon Robinson''' (born April 2, 1983),<ref name="allmusic" /> better known by his stage name '''Yung Joc''', is an American rapper from [[Atlanta]], Georgia. He is best known for his 2006 single "[[It's Goin' Down (Yung Joc song)|It's Goin' Down]]", which peaked at number three on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''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]]; following the song's success, he released his debut studio album, ''[[New Joc City]]'' (2006). The album and its sequel, ''[[Hustlenomics]]'' (2007) both peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] despite mixed critical reception. 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.
'''Jasiel Amon Robinson''' (born September 20, 1980),<ref name="allmusic" /> better known by his stage name '''Yung Joc''', is an American rapper from [[Atlanta]], Georgia. He is best known for his 2006 single "[[It's Goin' Down (Yung Joc song)|It's Goin' Down]]", which peaked at number three on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''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]]; the song served as lead single for his debut studio album, ''[[New Joc City]]'' (2006). Both the album and its sequel, ''[[Hustlenomics]]'' (2007), peaked at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] despite mixed critical responses. 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.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Music career==
==Music career==


===''New Joc City'' (2005–2006)===
===2005–2006: ''New Joc City''===
Robinson met Atlanta producer Nitti Beatz and the two recorded the hit "It's Goin Down" in the spring of 2005. After teaming with Russell "Block" Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Spencer signed Robinson to [[Sean Combs]]'s [[Bad Boy Records|Bad Boy South]] for a multimillion-dollar deal,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/news/block-ent-inks-deal-with-bad-boy-new-albums-from-yung-jock-jody-breeze-on-the-way/|title = Block Ent. Inks Deal with Bad Boy, New Albums from Yung Jock, Jody Breeze on the Way|date = February 15, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sohh.com/yung-joc-breaks-silence-on-diddy-lawsuit-i-havent-been-paid-any-royalties/ |title = Yung Joc Breaks Silence On Diddy Lawsuit, "I Haven't Been Paid Any Royalties" – SOHH.com| date=May 15, 2009 }}</ref> and Bad Boy released Robinson's debut ''[[New Joc City]]'' the following year.
Robinson met Atlanta producer Nitti Beatz and the two recorded the hit "It's Goin Down" in the spring of 2005. After teaming with Russell "Block" Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Spencer signed Robinson to [[Sean Combs]]'s [[Bad Boy Records|Bad Boy South]] for a multimillion-dollar deal,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://allhiphop.com/news/block-ent-inks-deal-with-bad-boy-new-albums-from-yung-jock-jody-breeze-on-the-way/|title = Block Ent. Inks Deal with Bad Boy, New Albums from Yung Jock, Jody Breeze on the Way|date = February 15, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sohh.com/yung-joc-breaks-silence-on-diddy-lawsuit-i-havent-been-paid-any-royalties/ |title = Yung Joc Breaks Silence On Diddy Lawsuit, "I Haven't Been Paid Any Royalties" – SOHH.com| date=May 15, 2009 }}</ref> and Bad Boy released Robinson's debut ''[[New Joc City]]'' the following year.


<ref name="allmusic"/> Robinson was also featured on the songs "[[Show Stopper (Danity Kane song)|Show Stopper]]" by [[Danity Kane]] (from Diddy's ''[[Making The Band|Making The Band 4]]'') & [[Cassie (singer)|Cassie]]'s album track ''Call U Out''. Robinson was on 2006 "[[Forbes]]' Richest Rappers List", ranking at No. 20, having grossed approximately $10 million that year.<ref>[[About.com]] [http://rap.about.com/b/2007/08/16/jay-z-and-kanye-named-among-forbes-richest-rappers.htm Forbes' Richest Rapper's List] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803125136/http://rap.about.com/b/2007/08/16/jay-z-and-kanye-named-among-forbes-richest-rappers.htm |date=August 3, 2009 }}, retrieved August 16, 2007</ref> "It's Goin' Down" reached No. 3 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I Know U See It", reached No. 17 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.
<ref name="allmusic"/> Robinson was also featured on the songs "[[Show Stopper (Danity Kane song)|Show Stopper]]" by [[Danity Kane]] (from Diddy's ''[[Making The Band|Making The Band 4]]'') & [[Cassie (singer)|Cassie]]'s album track ''Call U Out''. Robinson was on 2006 "[[Forbes]]' Richest Rappers List", ranking at No. 20, having grossed approximately $10 million that year.<ref>[[About.com]] [http://rap.about.com/b/2007/08/16/jay-z-and-kanye-named-among-forbes-richest-rappers.htm Forbes' Richest Rapper's List] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803125136/http://rap.about.com/b/2007/08/16/jay-z-and-kanye-named-among-forbes-richest-rappers.htm |date=August 3, 2009 }}, retrieved August 16, 2007</ref> "It's Goin' Down" reached No. 3 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I Know U See It", reached No. 17 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.


===''Hustlenomics'' (2007–2009)===
===2007–2009: ''Hustlenomics''===
[[File:Yung Joc.jpg|thumb|Yung Joc in 2007]]
[[File:Yung Joc.jpg|thumb|Yung Joc in 2007]]
Robinson 's next album, ''[[Hustlenomics]]'', was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee Shop" (featuring [[The-Dream]] and [[Gorilla Zoe]]) and "Bottle Poppin'" (featuring Gorilla Zoe). ''Hustlenomics'' sold 69,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=sales>Aliya Ewing (September 5, 2007). [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.5665/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-9-2-07 Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 9/2/07]. HipHopDX. Accessed September 5, 2007.</ref> As of April 2009, it had sold approximately 197,000 copies according to [[Nielsen Soundscan]]. In 2007, Robinson was featured "[[Lookin Boy]]", a song by his protégés and label signees, hip hop group [[Hotstylz]]. In 2008, Robinson was featured in the hit singles on "[[Get Like Me (David Banner song)|Get Like Me]]" by [[David Banner]], "[[So Fly]]" by [[Slim (singer)|Slim]] and "[[Beep (Bobby Valentino song)|Beep]]" by [[Bobby V]]. In 2009, he was featured on [[Day26]] single "[[Imma Put It on Her]]". Robinson released a [[mixtape]] entitled ''Grind Flu'' for free on his label Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.<ref name="BET 2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/Music/News/musicnews_yungjocisreadytowork_1.06.09.htm|title=Yung Joc Ready To Build His Own Brand, Preps Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood|last=Ivey|first=Nile|date=January 6, 2009|publisher=BET|access-date=June 21, 2009}}</ref><ref name=hhdxmrn>{{cite web|last=Chesna|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8441/title.yung-joc-takes-his-third-album-to-jive-records|title=Yung Joc Takes His Third Album To Jive Records|work=HipHopDX|date=January 20, 2009|access-date=January 20, 2009}}</ref>
Robinson 's next album, ''[[Hustlenomics]]'', was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee Shop" (featuring [[The-Dream]] and [[Gorilla Zoe]]) and "Bottle Poppin'" (featuring Gorilla Zoe). ''Hustlenomics'' sold 69,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=sales>Aliya Ewing (September 5, 2007). [http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.5665/title.hip-hop-album-sales-week-ending-9-2-07 Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 9/2/07]. HipHopDX. Accessed September 5, 2007.</ref> As of April 2009, it had sold approximately 197,000 copies according to [[Nielsen Soundscan]]. In 2007, Robinson was featured "[[Lookin Boy]]", a song by his protégés and label signees, hip hop group [[Hotstylz]]. In 2008, Robinson was featured in the hit singles on "[[Get Like Me (David Banner song)|Get Like Me]]" by [[David Banner]], "[[So Fly]]" by [[Slim (singer)|Slim]] and "[[Beep (Bobby Valentino song)|Beep]]" by [[Bobby V]]. In 2009, he was featured on [[Day26]] single "[[Imma Put It on Her]]". Robinson released a [[mixtape]] entitled ''Grind Flu'' for free on his label Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.<ref name="BET 2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/Music/News/musicnews_yungjocisreadytowork_1.06.09.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201061409/http://www.bet.com/Music/News/musicnews_yungjocisreadytowork_1.06.09.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 1, 2009|title=Yung Joc Ready To Build His Own Brand, Preps Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood|last=Ivey|first=Nile|date=January 6, 2009|publisher=BET|access-date=June 21, 2009}}</ref><ref name=hhdxmrn>{{cite web|last=Chesna|first=Benjamin|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8441/title.yung-joc-takes-his-third-album-to-jive-records|title=Yung Joc Takes His Third Album To Jive Records|work=HipHopDX|date=January 20, 2009|access-date=January 20, 2009}}</ref>


===''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood'' (2010–2014)===
===2010–2014: ''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood''===
Robinson released his first single from the album ''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood'' entitled "Yeah Boy" in 2010. They have also shot & released the music video for the single.
Robinson released his first single from the album ''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood'' entitled "Yeah Boy" in 2010. They have also shot & released the music video for the single.


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==Personal life==
==Personal life==


In December 2011, Robinson's recording studio for his label Swagg Team was robbed, and the criminals took about $70,000 worth of studio equipment along with a hard drive containing Robinson's unreleased music for his third studio album. It later was announced that one of the robbers identity was revealed by Robinson. Robinson knew one of the robbers named "Honcho" of [[Thomaston, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18119/title.yung-joc-denies-involvement-in-studio-robbery-says-he-lost-70000-in-equipment|title=Yung Joc Denies Involvement In Studio Robbery, Says He Lost $70,000 In Equipment|author=HipHopDX|date=December 29, 2011|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
In December 2011, Robinson's recording studio for his label Swagg Team was robbed, and the criminals took about $70,000 worth of studio equipment along with a hard drive containing Robinson's unreleased music for his third studio album. It later was announced that the identity of one of the robbers was revealed by Robinson. Robinson knew one of the robbers named "Honcho" of [[Thomaston, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18119/title.yung-joc-denies-involvement-in-studio-robbery-says-he-lost-70000-in-equipment|title=Yung Joc Denies Involvement In Studio Robbery, Says He Lost $70,000 In Equipment|author=HipHopDX|date=December 29, 2011|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>


As of 2022, Robinson has nine children by five women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/29699/how-many-kids-does-he-have-vh1-fathers-by-the-numbers|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623002444/http://www.vh1.com/news/29699/how-many-kids-does-he-have-vh1-fathers-by-the-numbers/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 23, 2015|title=How Many Kids Does He Have? VH1 Fathers By The Numbers|date=June 21, 2015|access-date=June 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/28427/a-whos-who-of-yung-jocs-children-and-baby-mothers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616234007/http://www.vh1.com/news/28427/a-whos-who-of-yung-jocs-children-and-baby-mothers/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2015|title=A Who's Who Of Yung Joc's Children And Baby Mothers}}</ref>
As of 2022, Robinson has nine children by five women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/29699/how-many-kids-does-he-have-vh1-fathers-by-the-numbers|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623002444/http://www.vh1.com/news/29699/how-many-kids-does-he-have-vh1-fathers-by-the-numbers/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 23, 2015|title=How Many Kids Does He Have? VH1 Fathers By The Numbers|date=June 21, 2015|access-date=June 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/28427/a-whos-who-of-yung-jocs-children-and-baby-mothers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150616234007/http://www.vh1.com/news/28427/a-whos-who-of-yung-jocs-children-and-baby-mothers/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2015|title=A Who's Who Of Yung Joc's Children And Baby Mothers}}</ref>


In January 2020, Robinson was filmed driving for a rideshare company called Pull Up N Go, leading to speculation that he had fallen on hard times financially. He later spoke out against these claims, stating that he was doing this in order to show children the value of hard work as part of his volunteering with [[Big Brothers Big Sisters of America|Big Brothers Big Sisters]] of Metro Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/14/yung-joc-rideshare-driver-atlanta-set-example-kids-job-shaming/|title=Yung Joc Driving Rideshare to Teach Kids About an Honest Living|website=TMZ|language=en|access-date=January 16, 2020}}</ref>
In January 2020, Robinson was filmed driving for a rideshare company called Pull Up N Go, leading to speculation that he had fallen on hard times financially. He later spoke out against these claims, stating that he was doing this in order to show children the value of hard work as part of his volunteering with [[Big Brothers Big Sisters of America|Big Brothers Big Sisters]] of Metro Atlanta.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/01/14/yung-joc-rideshare-driver-atlanta-set-example-kids-job-shaming/|title=Yung Joc Driving Rideshare to Teach Kids About an Honest Living|website=TMZ|date=January 14, 2020 |language=en|access-date=January 16, 2020}}</ref>


On November 7, 2021, He married ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]'' star Kendra Robinson.
On November 7, 2021, He married ''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]'' star Kendra Robinson.


==Legal issues==
==Legal issues==
On May 18, 2009, it was announced that Robinson was suing his starter labels [[Block Entertainment]] & [[Bad Boy Entertainment]] due to unpaid royalties of his music. Eventually, however, [[Diddy (entertainer)|Diddy]] & Robinson settled their differences. Little is known as to whether Robinson settled his differences with Block entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9152/title.yung-joc-sues-bad-boy-records-block-entertainment|title=Yung Joc Sues Bad Boy Records, Block Entertainment|author=HipHopDX|date=May 18, 2009|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268619/yung-joc-plans-to-sue-diddys-bad-boy-records|title=Yung Joc|magazine=Billboard|date=May 15, 2009|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
On May 18, 2009, it was announced that Robinson was suing his starter labels [[Block Entertainment]] & [[Bad Boy Entertainment]] due to unpaid royalties of his music. Eventually, however, [[Diddy (entertainer)|Diddy]] and Robinson settled their differences. Little is known as to whether Robinson settled his differences with Block entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9152/title.yung-joc-sues-bad-boy-records-block-entertainment|title=Yung Joc Sues Bad Boy Records, Block Entertainment|author=HipHopDX|date=May 18, 2009|work=HipHopDX|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268619/yung-joc-plans-to-sue-diddys-bad-boy-records|title=Yung Joc|magazine=Billboard|date=May 15, 2009|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
[[File:Yung Joc, 2009.jpg|thumb|260px|Yung Joc performing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) April 20, 2009.]]


In 2012, Robinson (along with [[Block Entertainment]] & [[Bad Boy Entertainment]]) was sued by local [[Atlanta]] record label Master Mind Music, for breach of contract and copyright infringement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2012/01/18/yung-joc-sued-by-atlanta-production-company.html|title=Yung Joc Sued By Atlanta Production Company|date=January 18, 2012|work=BET.com|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
In 2012, Robinson (along with [[Block Entertainment]] & [[Bad Boy Entertainment]]) was sued by local [[Atlanta]] record label Master Mind Music, for breach of contract and copyright infringement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/vnei72/yung-joc-sued-by-atlanta-production-company|title=Yung Joc Sued By Atlanta Production Company|date=January 18, 2012|work=BET.com|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>


==Controversy==
==Controversy==


On [[Gucci Mane]]'s song "Fuck the World", there was a controversial line when he rapped "I got all eyes on me like Pac did, but I ain't tryin' to go broke like Joc did." During a radio conversation, Robinson responded to the song by stating "Gucci is a master at getting his name in other people's mouths, I ain't trippin', I know what my financial situation is".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2012/10/22/yung-joc-responds-to-gucci-mane-diss.html|title=Yung Joc Responds to Gucci Mane Diss|date=October 22, 2012|work=BET.com|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
On [[Gucci Mane]]'s song "Fuck the World", there was a controversial line when he rapped "I got all eyes on me like Pac did, but I ain't tryin' to go broke like Joc did." During a radio conversation, Robinson responded to the song by stating "Gucci is a master at getting his name in other people's mouths, I ain't trippin', I know what my financial situation is".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/b2cb89/yung-joc-responds-to-gucci-mane-diss|title=Yung Joc Responds to Gucci Mane Diss|date=October 22, 2012|work=BET.com|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>


On an interview for VladTV, he echoed homophobic comments from another rapper, who had previously stated he had turned down a US$250,000 payment for a show at an event targeting an LGBTQIA+ public. Joc said he'd too refuse the payment, noticing he would be uncomfortable with men "looking at me with lustful eyes, with his nipples out and lipstick on rapping my lyrics to me" and that he doesn't want to associate with that "lifestyle".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/18/yung-joc-wouldnt-take-250k-perform-lgbtq-show/|title=Yung Joc Wouldn't Take $250k to Play at LGBTQ+ Show, Fears Men's 'Lustful Eyes'|work=Tmz|date=October 18, 2023|access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref>
On an interview for VladTV, he echoed homophobic comments from another rapper, who had previously stated he had turned down a US$250,000 payment for a show at an event targeting an LGBTQIA+ public. Joc said he'd too refuse the payment, noticing he would be uncomfortable with men "looking at me with lustful eyes, with his nipples out and lipstick on rapping my lyrics to me" and that he doesn't want to associate with that "lifestyle".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2023/10/18/yung-joc-wouldnt-take-250k-perform-lgbtq-show/|title=Yung Joc Wouldn't Take $250k to Play at LGBTQ+ Show, Fears Men's 'Lustful Eyes'|work=Tmz|date=October 18, 2023|access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref>
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* ''[[New Joc City]]'' (2006)
* ''[[New Joc City]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Hustlenomics]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Hustlenomics]]'' (2007)
* ''The Grind Flu'' (2009)
* ''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood'' (2017)
* ''Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood'' (2017)


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| 2014–present
| 2014–present
|''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Divine |date=2024-07-18 |title='Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' casts previews new season |url=https://www.wishtv.com/lifestylelive/love-hip-hop-atlanta-casts-previews-new-season/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=Indianapolis News {{!}} Indiana Weather {{!}} Indiana Traffic {{!}} WISH-TV {{!}} |language=en-US}}</ref>
|''[[Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta]]''
| Supporting role (seasons 3–7, 10A, 11-present)
| Supporting role (seasons 3–7, 10A, 11)
Main cast (seasons 8–9, 10B)
Main cast (seasons 8–9, 10B, 12–present)
|-
|-
| 2016–2018
| 2016–2018
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* 2008, Hip-Hop Video of the Year: [[Get Like Me (David Banner song)|Get Like Me]] with [[David Banner]] & [[Chris Brown]] (Nominated)
* 2008, Hip-Hop Video of the Year: [[Get Like Me (David Banner song)|Get Like Me]] with [[David Banner]] & [[Chris Brown]] (Nominated)


===[[Billboard Music Awards]]===
===[[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]]===
Yung Joc has 3 nominations.
Yung Joc has 3 nominations.
* 2006: Rap Songs Artist of the Year (Nominated)
* 2006: Rap Songs Artist of the Year (Nominated)
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[[Category:People from College Park, Georgia]]
[[Category:People from College Park, Georgia]]
[[Category:Rappers from Atlanta]]
[[Category:Rappers from Atlanta]]
[[Category:Rappers from Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:RCA Records artists]]
[[Category:RCA Records artists]]
[[Category:Southern hip hop musicians]]
[[Category:Southern hip hop musicians]]

Latest revision as of 00:57, 4 November 2024

Yung Joc
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Background information
Birth nameJasiel Amon Robinson[1][2]
Born (1980-09-20) September 20, 1980 (age 44)[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip hop[3]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2003–present
Labels
Spouse
Kendra Robinson
​
(m. 2021)​
Children9
Websiteyungceoj.com

Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980),[1] better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his 2006 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; the song served as lead single for his debut studio album, New Joc City (2006). Both the album and its sequel, Hustlenomics (2007), peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 despite mixed critical responses. 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.

Early life

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Robinson's father owned a hair-care products company and helped him get an opportunity to write a jingle for Revlon.[1] Robinson then founded his own label "Mastermind" to release his music.[1]

Music career

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2005–2006: New Joc City

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Robinson met Atlanta producer Nitti Beatz and the two recorded the hit "It's Goin Down" in the spring of 2005. After teaming with Russell "Block" Spencer, founder of the Block Enterprises label, Spencer signed Robinson to Sean Combs's Bad Boy South for a multimillion-dollar deal,[4][5] and Bad Boy released Robinson's debut New Joc City the following year.

[1] Robinson was also featured on the songs "Show Stopper" by Danity Kane (from Diddy's Making The Band 4) & Cassie's album track Call U Out. Robinson was on 2006 "Forbes' Richest Rappers List", ranking at No. 20, having grossed approximately $10 million that year.[6] "It's Goin' Down" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The next single, "I Know U See It", reached No. 17 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks.

2007–2009: Hustlenomics

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Yung Joc in 2007

Robinson 's next album, Hustlenomics, was released in 2007, with the singles "Coffee Shop" (featuring The-Dream and Gorilla Zoe) and "Bottle Poppin'" (featuring Gorilla Zoe). Hustlenomics sold 69,000 copies in its first week of release, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.[7] As of April 2009, it had sold approximately 197,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan. In 2007, Robinson was featured "Lookin Boy", a song by his protégés and label signees, hip hop group Hotstylz. In 2008, Robinson was featured in the hit singles on "Get Like Me" by David Banner, "So Fly" by Slim and "Beep" by Bobby V. In 2009, he was featured on Day26 single "Imma Put It on Her". Robinson released a mixtape entitled Grind Flu for free on his label Swagg Team Entertainment on August 11, 2009.[8][9]

2010–2014: Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood

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Robinson released his first single from the album Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood entitled "Yeah Boy" in 2010. They have also shot & released the music video for the single.

On October 7, 2012, RCA Music Group announced it was disbanding J Records along with Arista Records and Jive Records. With the shutdown, Robinson (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) were to release his future material (including Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood) on the RCA Records brand.[10][11][12]

On March 18, 2014, Robinson released his first official single entitled "I Got Bitches" from his upcoming third album.[13][14] On September 11, 2014, Robinson released his second single from his upcoming album entitled "Features" featuring former collaborator & singer T-Pain.[15][16]

Other ventures

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Swagg Team Entertainment

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Swagg Team Entertainment
Founded2009
FounderJasiel "Yung Joc" Robinson (CEO)
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Battery/Jive (2009–2012)
GenreHip-hop, R&B
Country of originUnited States
LocationAtlanta, Georgia (2009–present)

In 2010, Robinson formed a new record label through Jive Records, called Swagg Team Entertainment, after a widely publicized lawsuit with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy South. Robinson spoke about the lawsuit and his relationship with Diddy in an interview in 2015.[17][18]

Swagg Team Entertainment saw their debut from Chicago rap group Hotstylz; with their first single "Lookin Boy".[19] It also saw the debut from Dallas rap group GS Boyz; their first single being "Stanky Legg".

Current artists
  • Hotstylz (Krazee, Meatball & Raydio G)
  • Soufside
  • Prince Charming
  • Myk G Mr 16 Bars
  • Kidd Starr
Former groups

Reality television

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Since 2014, Robinson joined the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta as a supporting cast member. In August 2017, it was announced that Robinson would compete in the first season of VH1's Scared Famous, which premiered on October 23, 2017.[21]

Personal life

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In December 2011, Robinson's recording studio for his label Swagg Team was robbed, and the criminals took about $70,000 worth of studio equipment along with a hard drive containing Robinson's unreleased music for his third studio album. It later was announced that the identity of one of the robbers was revealed by Robinson. Robinson knew one of the robbers named "Honcho" of Thomaston, Georgia.[22]

As of 2022, Robinson has nine children by five women.[23][24]

In January 2020, Robinson was filmed driving for a rideshare company called Pull Up N Go, leading to speculation that he had fallen on hard times financially. He later spoke out against these claims, stating that he was doing this in order to show children the value of hard work as part of his volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.[25]

On November 7, 2021, He married Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star Kendra Robinson.

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On May 18, 2009, it was announced that Robinson was suing his starter labels Block Entertainment & Bad Boy Entertainment due to unpaid royalties of his music. Eventually, however, Diddy and Robinson settled their differences. Little is known as to whether Robinson settled his differences with Block entertainment.[26][27]

Yung Joc performing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) April 20, 2009.

In 2012, Robinson (along with Block Entertainment & Bad Boy Entertainment) was sued by local Atlanta record label Master Mind Music, for breach of contract and copyright infringement.[28]

Controversy

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On Gucci Mane's song "Fuck the World", there was a controversial line when he rapped "I got all eyes on me like Pac did, but I ain't tryin' to go broke like Joc did." During a radio conversation, Robinson responded to the song by stating "Gucci is a master at getting his name in other people's mouths, I ain't trippin', I know what my financial situation is".[29]

On an interview for VladTV, he echoed homophobic comments from another rapper, who had previously stated he had turned down a US$250,000 payment for a show at an event targeting an LGBTQIA+ public. Joc said he'd too refuse the payment, noticing he would be uncomfortable with men "looking at me with lustful eyes, with his nipples out and lipstick on rapping my lyrics to me" and that he doesn't want to associate with that "lifestyle".[30]

Discography

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Main article: Yung Joc discography

Studio albums

Filmography

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Television
Year Film Role
2014–present Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta[31] Supporting role (seasons 3–7, 10A, 11)

Main cast (seasons 8–9, 10B, 12–present)

2016–2018 Leave It to Stevie Himself
2017 Scared Famous Himself (contestant)
2021 Wild 'n Out Himself (season 15, episode 25)
2022 I Got a Story to Tell Julius (episode: "Gas Station Pill")

Awards

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BET Hip Hop Awards

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Yung Joc has won one award for his six nominations.

  • 2006: Rookie of the Year (Nominated)
  • 2006: Best Live Performer (Nominated)
  • 2006: Hip-Hop Dance of the Year (Nominated)
  • 2006, Hip-Hop Track of the Year: It's Goin' Down (Won)
  • 2006, Hip-Hop MVP of the Year (Nominated)
  • 2008, Hip-Hop Video of the Year: Get Like Me with David Banner & Chris Brown (Nominated)

Billboard Music Awards

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Yung Joc has 3 nominations.

  • 2006: Rap Songs Artist of the Year (Nominated)
  • 2006: Top Rap Artist (Nominated)
  • 2006: Top R&B Song: It's Goin' Down (Nominated)

Grammy Awards

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Yung Joc had received for his first nomination including Best Rap Song.

MTV Video Music Awards

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Yung Joc had three nominations.

Soul Train Music Awards

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Yung Joc has 2 nominations.

  • 2007: Best R&B/Soul or Rap Dance Cut: It's Goin' Down (Nominated)
  • 2007: Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist (Nominated)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Jeffries, David (2007). "Yung Joc > Biography". allmusic. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jasiel Amon Robinson - AGG ASLT Georgia, Mugshot 27359971". November 17, 2012.
  3. ^ Sims, Brian (June 12, 2006). "Yung Joc - New Joc City". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 13, 2006. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Block Ent. Inks Deal with Bad Boy, New Albums from Yung Jock, Jody Breeze on the Way". February 15, 2006.
  5. ^ "Yung Joc Breaks Silence On Diddy Lawsuit, "I Haven't Been Paid Any Royalties" – SOHH.com". May 15, 2009.
  6. ^ About.com Forbes' Richest Rapper's List Archived August 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, retrieved August 16, 2007
  7. ^ Aliya Ewing (September 5, 2007). Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 9/2/07. HipHopDX. Accessed September 5, 2007.
  8. ^ Ivey, Nile (January 6, 2009). "Yung Joc Ready To Build His Own Brand, Preps Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood". BET. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
  9. ^ Chesna, Benjamin (January 20, 2009). "Yung Joc Takes His Third Album To Jive Records". HipHopDX. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
  10. ^ "RCA's New Executive Team Named Under CEO Peter Edge Amid Layoffs (Update)". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  11. ^ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more!". Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  12. ^ "Yung Joc". The Official RCA Records Site. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
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  14. ^ "I Got B**ches featuring AE 200 & D Dro". The Official RCA Records Site. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  15. ^ "Premiere: Yung Joc Featuring T-Pain "Features" - XXL". XXL. September 11, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
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  17. ^ "Yung Joc and Swagg Team Ink Deal with Battery/Jive Records - SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC's Music & Sound Community". May 6, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  18. ^ "Black Vibes Interviews... YUNG JOC". BlackVibes.com. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  19. ^ "Yung Joc Launches Own Record Label, Plans Line Of Sunglasses". Rap Basement. May 6, 2008. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  20. ^ "Yung Joc Signs New Rappers To Swagg Team Entertainment". HIP HOP MUSIC DOWNLOADS. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  21. ^ Bellino, Damian. "VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!". VH1 News. Viacom International. Archived from the original on April 21, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
  22. ^ HipHopDX (December 29, 2011). "Yung Joc Denies Involvement In Studio Robbery, Says He Lost $70,000 In Equipment". HipHopDX. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  23. ^ "How Many Kids Does He Have? VH1 Fathers By The Numbers". June 21, 2015. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  24. ^ "A Who's Who Of Yung Joc's Children And Baby Mothers". Archived from the original on June 16, 2015.
  25. ^ "Yung Joc Driving Rideshare to Teach Kids About an Honest Living". TMZ. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2020.
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  28. ^ "Yung Joc Sued By Atlanta Production Company". BET.com. January 18, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  29. ^ "Yung Joc Responds to Gucci Mane Diss". BET.com. October 22, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  30. ^ "Yung Joc Wouldn't Take $250k to Play at LGBTQ+ Show, Fears Men's 'Lustful Eyes'". Tmz. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  31. ^ Triplett, Divine (July 18, 2024). "'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' casts previews new season". Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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