Jim Jones
Acting
Biography
Joseph Guillermo Jones II (born July 15, 1976), better known by his stage name Jim Jones (formerly Jimmy Jones), is an American rapper, record executive, music video director, and entrepreneur. He is best known as a founding member of the hip hop collective the Diplomats (Dipset), alongside Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, and Freekey Zekey. Jones also serves as co-CEO of Diplomat Records and has directed music videos under the pseudonym CAPO. Born in the Bronx, New York City, and raised in Harlem, Jones grew up in a multicultural household, with an Aruban mother and a Puerto Rican father. He was largely raised by his maternal grandmother. As a youth, he attended Catholic school but was later expelled, and became closely associated with fellow rapper Freekey Zekey during his upbringing. Jones began his music career as a member of the Diplomats, initially gaining recognition as a hypeman and video director for the group. He released his debut solo album, “On My Way to Church,” in 2004, which achieved moderate success. His second album, “Harlem: Diary of a Summer” (2005), marked a commercial breakthrough, reaching the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His third album, “Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (Product of My Environment)” (2006), brought him mainstream success, largely due to the hit single “We Fly High,” which peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum. The song became widely recognized for its cultural impact and signature “ballin’” gesture. Jones continued his success with albums such as “Pray IV Reign” (2009), “Capo” (2011), and “El Capo” (2019). In addition to his solo work, Jones founded the group ByrdGang in 2006, releasing the album “M.O.B.: The Album” in 2008. He has also released numerous mixtapes, including entries in his “Vampire Life” series. Beyond music, he has held executive roles in the industry, including a position in A&R at Entertainment One Music. Jones has also pursued ventures outside of recording. He has directed music videos, launched fashion brands such as Nostic and Vampire Life, and appeared in film and television, including roles in “State Property 2,” “The Wire,” and reality series such as “Love & Hip Hop: New York” and “Chrissy & Mr. Jones.” He has also been involved in sports management and business, including part ownership of a professional indoor football team. Throughout his career, Jones has been involved in several public disputes within the hip hop industry, though some of these conflicts were later resolved. He remains an influential figure in East Coast hip hop, known for his entrepreneurial activities as well as his contributions as a recording artist.
Known For
VERZUZ was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a virtual DJ battle, with Timbaland and Swizz Beatz facing off in its first iteration through an Instagram Live broadcast in March 2020. VERZUZ was created by Grammy Award-winning record producers and entrepreneurs Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, that airs on Verzuz TV. It started as an American webcast series and the show was bought by Triller Network, and has became more than just hip-hop and R&B battles.
VERZUZ
Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?
Righteous Kill
Paper Soldiers follows an overeager burglar named Shawn through the ups and downs of his short, stressful career.
Paper Soldiers
DJ Juice is making his dope DVD blend again and this time its time for volume 70!! So just lay back and relax to some dope music videos from 2009 and high quality blend.
DJ Juice: The King is Back Mixtape Blend DVD Vol. 70
DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
Mista Rello has been around the mixtape game for a quick minute, delivering some of the hottest blends on mixtapes for years now. Scratch that...decade. But as the game evolves, so does the DJ -- now back with his long-awaited 4th volume of the DVD edition of his "Hard Body Blend" series (featuring music video blends), Rello gives the new video DJs a run for their money with this Hard Body new mix DVD. Breaking down a brand new batch of remixes and blends, this time Rello brings it to the silver screen for all those DVD-player-in-the-whip type stunters. Featuring the 4th edition to his popular blends music video DVD debut, this special edition version of his Hardbody Blends series is better than the first three. Back better than ever, Rello bringing you a new dose of video mastery and remix madness, this DVD features brand new video blends from your favorite hip-hop and R&B tracks from coast 2 coast, city to city.
Mistarello Presents: Hard Body Blends Volume 4
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Big Pun: The Legacy
After battling drug addiction, a Harlem rapper returns to his family’s church to confront his past on Christmas Eve.
Miracles Across 125th Street
Three gangsters vie for control of the streets of Philadelphia.
State Property: Blood on the Streets
A young mother who grew up a victim of her environment gets pulled back into a life of crime while trying to make a better future for her three children.
All In
Jim Jones gives Dipset fans an intimate, all-access pass into his life as a C.E.O. of the Diplomats and into his controversial lifestyle. From his life in the streets of Harlem forming the powerhouse crew the Diplomats, to the wild parties in the clubs, behind the scenes in the studio, and also a look into his new gig as Director of A&R at the Warner Music Group - it's all here! Includes additional appearances from T.I., Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Young Jeezy and the Dipset Family.
Jim Jones - A Day In The Fastlife
S.M.A.C.K. Volume 1 represents the streets, music, arts, culture and knowledge of the hip-hop generation. S.M.A.C.K. takes a deeper look into the lives of celebrities in their natural settings through on-the-spot interviews, from backstage to the studios. S.M.A.C.K. Platinum Edition features multi-platinum recording artists 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Eminem dissing Ja Rule in a never before seen interview. Then spend a week in Miami with Cam'Ron and The Diplomats. Pharrell from The Neptunes beat boxing with Fam-Lay. S.M.A.C.K. brings you Beanie Sigel and State Property as they discuss their smash hit, Can't Stop, Won't Stop. And takes you to see a live performance of the Clipse. Hang with P. Diddy as he hypes a Harlem street corner battle and much more!
SMACK: Platinum Edition
A documentary about the rise and fall of rapper Jim Jones.
Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones
The two heavyweight crews battle for Big Apple rap supremacy in an entertaining match-up that features questionable fits, merciless trash talk, proficient freestyling, the art of DJing, iced out chains, beach chairs and much more. In one night, an entire spiritual experience live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden and ultimately, a win for all of New York.
VERZUZ: The LOX vs. Dipset
Through its founder, Terry "Huncho" Cooper, we witness the story of the infamous basketball tournament in Harlem that has symbolized resilience, hope, and community for decades.
Kingdome
When Maria unknowingly falls for the man that killed the love of her life, all hell breaks loose.