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Lil Jon Announces Memoir ‘I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me’ for Oct. 20 Release

Preorders open through Simon & Schuster’s Black Privilege Publishing, signaling a turn toward a more reflective chapter.

Overview

  • Lil Jon announced Monday that the 288-page book will arrive Oct. 20, with the title, cover and preorders now live.
  • The memoir traces his path from Atlanta DJ and So So Def A&R to crunk pioneer, recalling hits like Get Low and Yeah! and work with Usher, Ciara, Pitbull and Ice Cube.
  • Publisher materials say he also addresses personal loss with the death of his son Nathan Smith and his growing practice of meditation, mindfulness and Islam.
  • Billboard and EntertainmentNow say the book is written with journalist Paul Cantor, while Simon & Schuster lists the Black Privilege Publishing imprint.
  • Reporting notes an unusually wide scope that starts with his mother’s birth in Alabama, pointing to family history alongside industry stories.