It’s Goin’ Down: 11 Things To Know About Yung Joc [Photos]
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Yung Joc has come a long way since “It’s Going Down” just maybe not in the right direction. After making his name as a rapper (and coining that motorcycle dance) Joc reality TV (and Karlie Redd) came calling, and now his personal business is all over the streets.
His private life becoming so public is sadly a good thing for Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Apparently there’s been a serious love triangle going on this whole time, starring Joc’s wife, Karlie Redd, and his business associate/driver. Again, good for ratings, but it might not be too good for his career.
Opening up his life to the public isn’t a guaranteed way to rejuvenate the stardom he underwent in 2006, and it hasn’t worked well for the rest of the LHHATL cast members. With the exception of K. Michelle, LHHATL’s entire lineup hasn’t been able to translate their popularity on TV, into a any kind of music accomplishments.
LHHATL might not be the ticket to get Joc back in the music conversation, especially with the latest headlines, but there is more to him than what we see on the small screen.
Check out 11 things we dug up about him in the gallery below.
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Photo: Instagram
Reality TV Wasn’t On The Menu
Joc didn’t want to do reality tv, but his relationship with Karlie was “so crazy” that he figured “the world” needed to see it. Yes, the world.
Gucci Got Him
When Gucci gets mad, he’ll hit anyone with a shot. Joc caught a diss from La Flare on the track “F— The World.”
He’s Not Related To Jeezy
They look alike, but as far as we know, they don’t share a blood line.
He’s A Grammy Nominee
Joc’s best known single, “It’s Goin Down” was nominated for the Best Rap Song Grammy.
He (Hopefully) Has A Good Lawyer
Joc sued Bad Boy Records and Block Entertainment for royalties, then in 2009 he got sued by another party claiming rights to all of his music.
Family Affair
Aside from the three children that he shares with his estranged wife, Joc reportedly has an older son from a previous relationship.
Money Bags
Joc has bread in the stash. He made Forbes “Richest Rappers List” in 2006, bringing in $10 million.
He’s Never Gone Platinum
Joc only has a pair of albums to his name. His first album, New Joc City, is his most successful selling over 500,000 copies.
Hoop Dreams
Before music, Joc wanted to be a professional basketball player.
Commercial Moves
Joc’s first big gig was writing a Revlon jingle.
He Has B*tches
Just like his single “I Got *itches” Joc is a ladies man — so he says.
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