American rapper and producer, Lil Jon, made headlines this week as he publicly announced his conversion to Islam at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles, California.
The 52-year-old artist, born Jonathan H. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, visited the mosque on Friday, where he recited the shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, in both Arabic and English, in front of a large congregation.
A video circulating on social media captured the moment of his declaration, with Lil Jon being guided by the mosque’s imam through the ritual.
Renowned for his contributions to the hip-hop subgenre, Lil Jon rose to fame in the early 2000s and has since maintained a prominent presence in the music industry.
Beyond his musical endeavors, Lil Jon’s recent foray into meditation and wellness has garnered attention, particularly with the release of his meditation album, which has amassed significant interest among his 1 million followers on social media.
