American musician and music producer Lil Jon publicly declared his shahada at a mosque in California, signifying his official conversion to Islam.
The significant announcement took place before a congregation at the King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles, just before Friday prayers, as Lil Jon publicly embraced the Islamic faith.
The pivotal moment was captured in a widely circulated social media video, featuring Lil Jon reciting the shahada in both Arabic and English under the guidance of the mosque's imam.
Renowned for his influence on the hip-hop scene, Lil Jon's decision to embrace Islam adds a new dimension to his public persona.
Born Jonathan H. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972, Lil Jon has garnered recognition for his ventures into various musical genres. Notably, his recent album project, centered on meditation, has gained significant popularity.
With a substantial social media following exceeding a million, Lil Jon officially embraced Islam during the sacred month of Ramadan, following in the footsteps of prominent American activist Shaun King.
In his Instagram post, he added "Thank you so much brothers and sisters for the outpouring of love and the positivity." the famous rapper conveyed appreciation to his followers, referring to them as "brothers and sisters," for the overwhelming support and positive messages he received. This expression of gratitude indicates his acknowledgment and gratitude towards his fans for their encouragement and goodwill following his announcement of converting to Islam.
