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Yung Joc in 2024
Background information
Birth name	Jasiel Amon Robinson
Born	(1980-09-20) September 20, 1980 (age 44) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2003–present
Labels	Swagg Team Bad Boy South Atlantic J Block RCA Polo Grounds

Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980), known as Yung Joc, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He became famous for his 2006 song "It's Goin' Down". This song reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.

Before this hit, he signed with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy South record label. This was a partnership with Block Entertainment. "It's Goin' Down" was the main song from his first album, New Joc City (2006). Both New Joc City and his next album, Hustlenomics (2007), reached number three on the Billboard 200 chart. Yung Joc also appeared on T-Pain's 2007 song "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')", which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Jasiel Robinson's father owned a company that made hair-care products. This connection helped Jasiel get a chance to write a jingle (a short song for advertising) for a company called Revlon.

After this, Robinson started his own music label, "Mastermind". He used this label to release his own music and begin his career.

Yung Joc's Music Journey

2005–2006: New Joc City Album

In 2005, Robinson met a producer from Atlanta named Nitti Beatz. Together, they created the popular song "It's Goin' Down".

Later, Robinson teamed up with Russell "Block" Spencer, who started the Block Enterprises label. Spencer helped Robinson sign a big deal with Sean Combs's Bad Boy South. Bad Boy then released Robinson's first album, New Joc City, in 2006.

Yung Joc also appeared on other artists' songs. He was on "Show Stopper" by Danity Kane. He also featured on "Call U Out" from Cassie's album. In 2006, Forbes magazine listed him as one of the "Richest Rappers". He was ranked No. 20, earning about $10 million that year.

His song "It's Goin' Down" reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also hit No. 1 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. His next song, "I Know U See It", reached No. 17 on the Hot 100. It also got to No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart.

2007–2009: Hustlenomics Album

Yung Joc in 2007

Robinson's second album, Hustlenomics, came out in 2007. It included the songs "Coffee Shop" (with The-Dream and Gorilla Zoe) and "Bottle Poppin'" (also with Gorilla Zoe).

Hustlenomics sold 69,000 copies in its first week. It started at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. By April 2009, it had sold around 197,000 copies.

In 2007, Robinson was featured on "Lookin Boy". This song was by a hip hop group called Hotstylz, who he helped sign to his label. In 2008, he was on other popular songs. These included "Get Like Me" by David Banner. He also featured on "So Fly" by Slim, and "Beep" by Bobby V. In 2009, he was on the Day26 song "Imma Put It on Her". Robinson also released a mixtape called Grind Flu for free in August 2009.

2010–2014: Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood Album

In 2010, Robinson released "Yeah Boy". This was the first song from his album Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood. A music video for "Yeah Boy" was also released.

In October 2012, RCA Music Group announced changes to their record labels. Because of this, Robinson's future music, including Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood, would be released under the RCA Records brand.

On September 11, 2014, he released his second song from the upcoming album. This song was called "Features" and featured singer T-Pain.

Other Ventures and Projects

Swagg Team Entertainment Record Label

In 2010, Robinson started a new record label called Swagg Team Entertainment. This happened after some legal issues with Block Entertainment and Bad Boy South. Robinson talked about these issues and his relationship with Diddy in an interview in 2015.

Swagg Team Entertainment helped launch the Chicago rap group Hotstylz. Their first song was "Lookin Boy". The label also introduced the Dallas rap group GS Boyz. Their first song was "Stanky Legg".

Current artists

• Hotstylz (Krazee, Meatball & Raydio G)
• Soufside
• Prince Charming
• Myk G Mr 16 Bars
• Kidd Starr

Former groups

• GS Boyz (Marc D, Slizz & DK)

Reality Television Appearances

In 2014, Robinson joined the VH1 reality TV show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. He was a supporting cast member on the show. In August 2017, it was announced that he would be on the first season of VH1's Scared Famous. This show started on October 23, 2017.

Personal Life and Community Work

In December 2011, Yung Joc's recording studio was robbed. The thieves took about $70,000 worth of equipment. They also took a hard drive that had his unreleased music on it.

As of 2022, Robinson has nine children.

In January 2020, a video showed Robinson driving for a rideshare company. Some people thought he was having money problems. However, he explained that he was doing this to teach young people about hard work. He was volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta.

On November 7, 2021, he married Kendra Robinson. She is also a star from Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.

Yung Joc's Music Albums

Studio albums

• New Joc City (2006)
• Hustlenomics (2007)
• Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood (2017)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards

Yung Joc has won one award from six nominations at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

• 2006: Hip-Hop Track of the Year: "It's Goin' Down" (won)

Billboard Music Awards

Yung Joc has received three nominations at the Billboard Music Awards.

Grammy Awards

Yung Joc received one nomination for a Grammy Award.

• 2007: Best Rap Song: "It's Goin' Down" (nominated)

MTV Video Music Awards

Yung Joc has been nominated three times at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Soul Train Music Awards

Yung Joc has received two nominations at the Soul Train Music Awards.

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  Yung Joc in 2024

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  Yung Joc in 2007