Yung Joc

Yung Joc
Yung Joc in 2024
Yung Joc in 2024
Background information
Birth nameJasiel Amon Robinson[1][2]
Born (1980-09-20) September 20, 1980 (age 44)[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresSouthern hip hop[3]
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2003–present
Labels
Spouse
Kendra Robinson
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(m. 2021)​
Children9
Websiteyungceoj.com

Jasiel Amon Robinson (born September 20, 1980),[1] better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his 2006 single "It's Goin' Down", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior to its release, he signed with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy South, an imprint of Atlantic Records in a joint venture with Block Entertainment; the song served as lead single for his debut studio album, New Joc City (2006). Both the album and its sequel, Hustlenomics (2007), peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 despite mixed critical responses. He is also known for his guest appearance on T-Pain's 2007 single "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100.

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  2. ^ "Jasiel Amon Robinson - AGG ASLT Georgia, Mugshot 27359971". November 17, 2012.
  3. ^ Sims, Brian (June 12, 2006). "Yung Joc - New Joc City". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on June 13, 2006. Retrieved June 22, 2018.