Juicy J, born Jordan Michael Houston III on April 5, 1975, in Memphis, Tennessee, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He gained prominence in the early 1990s as a founding member of the pioneering Southern hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, whose distinctive crunk style earned them an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006. Following his success with the group, Juicy J launched a solo career marked by hits like "Bandz a Make Her Dance" and collaborations with artists such as Katy Perry and Wiz Khalifa. In addition to his music career, he is a successful entrepreneur and co-owner of the record label Taylor Gang Entertainment. Juicy J's dynamic contributions to hip-hop continue to shape the genre and influence new generations of artists.