Lil Jon's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$30 Million
Age:	54
Born:	January 17, 1971
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Professional Rapper
Last Updated:	Dec 25, 2025

Introduction

Lil Jon is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and DJ with an estimated net worth of $30 Million.

Jon is best known for being the lead frontman of the multi-platinum-selling rap group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.

Career Overview

After graduating from high school, Lil Jon worked as a DJ in various Atlanta clubs before being hired at So So Def Recordings. After being promoted to the Executive Vice President of A&R, Lil Jon was responsible for recruiting Raheem the Dream, DJ Smurf, and Shawty Redd. His first release was a compilation album, So So Def Bass All Stars, which sold over 500k copies.

In 1995, Lil Jon collaborated with Big Sam and Lil Bo to create the group East Side Boyz. The group released its first single, “Who I Wit?” in 1996 and its debut album, Get Crunk, Who U Wit: The Album, in 1997. Thanks to his skills, Lil Jon quickly became one of the richest rappers in the world, and he was just getting started.

Early Career

Through the label Balck market, Lil Jon and The East Side Boyz released their breakthrough album, We Still Crunk, in 2000. Soon after, they dropped Put Yo Hood Up and Kings of Crunk, which were highly successful for the group.

In 2004, the group released their last album, Crunk Juice, which went multi-platinum before The East Side Boyz disbanded. Lil Jon started his solo career in 2006 and was featured on Jay Sean’s “Do You Remember.” Soon after, he released his first solo album called Crunk Rock, which featured Waka Flocka Flame, LMFAO, Pitbull, and the Ying Yang Twins.

This album reached no. 5 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart, and his single “Hey” was featured on the Jersey Shore Soundtrack.

Everybody Knows His Name

In 2013, Lil Jon collaborated with DJ Snake on the song “Turn Down for What,” which hit No. 4 on the Hot 100. The song was an instant hit and was used throughout various media, earning it a 6x platinum status. At the same time, Lil Jon partnered with Zumba Fitness and released a new song, “Work,” for their Zumba Nightclub Series.

In 2014, he released the song “Bend Ova,” which featured Tyga. The song was used in the finale of Parks and Recreation. Four years later, he released the Christmas song “All I Really Want for Christmas” featuring the Kool-Aid Man in collaboration with the brand.

Most recently, Lil Jon appeared at Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, performing “Turn Down for What” and “Yeah!”

Other Ventures

Lil Jon launched BME Recordings in 2004 as a joint venture with Warner Bros. Records. The rapper and producer has also shown his acting chops, providing the voice of Jang Ryang in the 2003 American remake of Volcano High.

Since then, Lil Jon has appeared on various shows, including Hell’s Kitchen, Tiny House Nation, American Idol, and Bar Rescue. He even rubbed elbows with Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice and All-Star Celebrity Apprentice, though he didn’t win either time.

His latest appearance was in 2022, when the rapper teamed up with HGTV for the series Lil Jon Wants to Do What?

Real Estate

In 2005, Lil Jon purchased a $1.225 million, 4,348-square-foot, four-bedroom home in Alpharetta, Atlanta. Over the years, Jon has hired several contractors to renovate the home. In 2015, three companies filed liens against his property, stating the rapper had hired them to work on the property but never paid them.

According to documents, Lil Jon owed $15,000 to Lackey Drywall, $6,743.86 to Eastern Wallboard Supply, and $1,050 to KLS Plumbing. The rapper’s representative stated that the general contractor Jon hired to manage the renovations was responsible for paying the companies promptly.