Joseph Guillermo Jones II is an American rapper, music video director, and record executive better known by the name Jim Jones, formerly Jimmy Jones. He is an original member of the hip-hop group, The Diplomats. Jones is the CEO of Diplomat Records together with his fellow rapper and friend, Cam’ron. To know more about the net worth and biography of Jim Jones in 2021, keep reading this article.
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Biography and Early Life
Jim Jones was born on 15 July 1976 in New York City nut was raised in Harlem. He is the son of the late Joseph Guillermo Jones and Nancy Jones. His mother is Aruban, while his father was Puerto Rican. His maternal grandmother raised Jones. His mother would allow him to ride on the train from 176TH street and Jerome Avenue to 110th street and Lexington Avenue.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Jim Jones in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Jim Jones’s age is 45 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 15 July 1976. Though, he is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 180 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 181 lbs in Pound and 82 kg in Kilograms.
Education
Jones schooled at a Catholic school but started to skip church to walk around and play hooky at the train station. He explained in Jim Jones’ The Come Up DVD Vol. 19 his life growing up together with Freekey Zekey, his fellow rapper. During his school days, he used to stay in a store that was a block away from the church he was attending and hanged out with the owner. When the owner was not around, Jones would take all the money in the register and take candies which he would later sell in school. Afterward, he was expelled from school.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Jones has been dating a reality TV star, Chrissy Lampkin, for a long time, although the exact time they started the relationship is not yet known. There have been rumors about their marriage on several occasions but no clarity about the matter so far. The couple is engaged.
Jones has a son named Joseph Guillermo Jones III, born from his past relationship. However, he has kept the baby mama of his son a secret.
Is Jim Jones Gay?
No. Jones has a straightforward sexual orientation as he is neither gay nor bisexual. Although he is currently not married, he is in a serious relationship with Chrissy Lampkin, which might lead to marriage. He has a son with an unknown lady.
Professional Career
Jones released his debut album “On My Way to Church” in 2004. The two singles in this album reached the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs Chart. The album itself reached number 18 in the US Billboard chart and three on Billboard Independent Albums Chart. His second album, “Harlem: Diary of a Summer,” peaked at number five on the Billboard 200. The album sold over 350 000 copies.
“Hustler’s POME” is his third album and featured Dipset members like Lil Wayne. The most popular single in this album was “We Fly High,” and Jones introduced a signature dance move with it. Jones did a collaborative album release with BrydGang rap group known as “MOB: The Album.” The album peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 16 000 copies in the first week. Jones released his fourth album, “Pray IV Reign,” on 24 March 2009 as his major record label.
Jones had done an album with DJ Webstar entitled “The Rooftop.” His documentary, “This is Jim Jones,” was released on 30 June 2009. His first mixtape, The Ghost of Rich Porter, was released on 23 March 2010. His next mixtape, Capo Life, was released on 3 November 2010 to promote his fifth album, “Capo.” Jones released yet another mixtape, “Vampire Life: We Own the Night,” on 13 August 2013. An EP “We Own the Night” was released on 3 August 2013.
Jones has taken part in such movies as “Paper Soldiers,” “Red Apples Falling,” and “Righteous Kill.” Some of his television roles are in such films as “Chrissy & Mr. Jones,” Jim & Chrissy: Vow or Never,” and “Wild n’ Out.” Jones has been involved in other activities like working as a music video director and fashion design. He launched his own clothing line called “Vampire Life.”
Awards
Jones was nominated for the Urban Music Awards for his collaboration with Ron Brownz and Juelz Santana. He has also been nominated for BET and the Soul Train Music Awards.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Jim Jones in 2021
As of 2021, Jones is a very hardworking man and has gained a net worth of $500 thousand. He has earned his wealth from his music career, having released several albums and mixtapes and sold many albums across the world. Jones has also made his many from appearing on various films and television as well.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- Jones is a great fan of skateboarding and also did rollerblades while growing up.
- He was briefly a school teacher for six weeks in 2020, where he taught the inner workings of the music industry in Grand Street Campus High School.
Jim Jones is a very popular rapper in the whole world. He has always been dedicated to his career, and this has brought great success. Apart from rapping, he is a music video director and a businessman as he owns his clothing line. He uses his talents to entertain his fan, which has made him have many followers, even on social media.
Facts of Joseph Guillermo Jones II
- Gender Male
- full nameJoseph Guillermo Jones II
- birthplaceNew York City, United States
- Date of Birth July 15, 1976
- Age 48 years 2 months
- Horoscope Cancer
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Moonstone
- Lucky Color Silver
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio
- nationalityAmerican
- religionUnknown
- net worth$500 thousand
- professionRapper, songwriter, record executive, music video director, and entrepreneur
- weightIn Kilograms – 82 Kg, In Pounds – 181 lbs
- heightIn Centimetres – 180 cm, In Feet and Inches – 5′ 11″
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark brown
- high schoolCatholic School