Joey the Jerk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joey the Jerk
Pictured in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Sarpong Siriboe Boateng
Also known as	Joey Lawrence Joey L. Joey's Dream
Born	(1976-10-14) October 14, 1976 (age 49) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Christian hip hop, Christian pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Illect
Associated acts	LA Symphony

Sarpong Siriboe Boateng (born October 14, 1976), known by his stage name Joey the Jerk, is an American Christian hip hop musician. He was also known as Joey Lawrence and Joey's Dream earlier in his career. Joey the Jerk is a singer and songwriter. He has released two studio albums: Average Joe in 2003 and Catch Me if You Can in 2015. He started his music journey as a founding member of the Christian hip hop group LA Symphony.

Early Life and Family

Joey the Jerk was born Sarpong Siriboe Boateng on October 14, 1976. His birthplace was Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Paramount, California. His parents are Kofi Sr. and Phyllis Boateng. He has an older brother, Agyeman, a younger brother, Kofi Jr., and a younger sister, Amber.

Music Career Highlights

Joey the Jerk began his music career in 1997. He started with the rap group LA Symphony. For some time in the early 2010s, he used the name Joey's Dream.

His first studio album, Average Joe, came out in 2003. Later, he released an extended play (EP) called Mold Me. This EP was released by Illect Records on August 23, 2011. His second studio album, Catch Me if You Can, was released on September 25, 2015.

Discography

Here are some of Joey the Jerk's music releases:

• Average Joe (Studio album, 2003)
• Mold Me (Extended Play, 2011, as Joey's Dream)
• Catch Me if You Can (Studio album, 2015)