23 Facts About Juicy J

1.

Juicy J received a Grammy Award nomination for his feature on the Katy Perry single "Dark Horse", which peaked at number one in the United States.

2.

Juicy J is the younger brother of frequent collaborator and fellow rapper Project Pat.

3.

Juicy J looked up to fellow Tennessee artist, Al Bell, who was the brief co-owner of Stax Records.

4.

In 1991, Juicy J was a co-founder of the Southern hip hop group now known as Three 6 Mafia.

5.

From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia, focusing on his solo career.

6.

In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with Columbia Records and Dr Luke's Kemosabe Records.

7.

In November 2012, Juicy J announced his third studio album Stay Trippy would be released in 2013.

8.

Juicy J had shown some interest in working with Nas, Dr Dre and Jay-Z on the album.

9.

Juicy J later announced that guest appearances on the album would include Wiz Khalifa, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Project Pat, Young Jeezy, Yelawolf and Big Sean.

10.

Juicy J revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators Lex Luger, Sonny Digital, Mike Will Made It, Dr Luke, and Crazy Mike.

11.

On January 20,2013, it was announced Juicy J would perform at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30,2013.

12.

On September 10,2013, Juicy J was featured in a song by Mike Will Made It which featured Miley Cyrus and Wiz Khalifa.

13.

Juicy J was featured on Katy Perry's single "Dark Horse" from her fourth album Prism.

14.

On January 7,2014, Juicy J announced his fourth studio album would be released in 2014.

15.

On January 30,2013, Juicy J announced his "Never Sober" concert tour, which began on February 20,2014.

16.

Juicy J was supported by Travis Scott and Project Pat on select dates.

17.

Juicy J released a new single "No English" featuring Travis Scott.

18.

On September 28,2016, Juicy J released a new song "Ballin" with Kanye West on the hook.

19.

On November 21,2016, Juicy J premiered a new song, "Gimme Gimme" featuring Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd, prod.

20.

On September 18,2017, Juicy J released a mixtape called Highly Intoxicated featuring production largely by rap duo Suicideboys, to whom he has acted as an idol and mentor.

21.

On December 8,2017, Juicy J released the Rubba Band Business album.

22.

The songs failed to gain traction commercially and Juicy J was granted release from his recording contract from Columbia Records.

23.

On July 31,2020, Juicy J announced his fifth studio album would be called The Hustle Continues and released "Gah Damn High" featuring Wiz Khalifa as the lead single through his new label Entertainment One.