#VitalFactz: Happy Birthday - Jadakiss

Happy Birthday @Therealkiss Jadakiss. Born Jason Phillips May 27, 1975. Phillips is one-third of the legendary Yonkers based trio The Lox (along with Sheek Louch & Styles P) which first came together in 1994. They were first signed to Bad Boy & appeared on track such as It's All About The Benjamins.

They released their debut album Money, Power & Respect in 1998. This album reached Platinum status & included the singles If You Think I'm Jiggy & the title track (Money, Power & Respect). This was their only album on Bad Boy. They then signed to Ruff Ryders & in 2000 they released their gold selling follow-up We Are The Streets. It includes the singles Wild Out & Ride Or Die Bitch. In 2001 Jadakiss released his solo album Kiss tha Game Goodbye. It reached Gold Status & included the singles Knock Yourself Out & Put Ya Hands Up. In 2004 he released his folllow-up Gold selling album Kiss Of Death. This is his most successful album to date. It peaked at #1 On Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart as well as the R&B Albums chart & Rap Albums Chart. It includes his most successful single to date Why as well as You Make me Wanna. In 2009 he released his 3rd album The Last Kiss. In 2015 he released Top 5 Dead Or Alive. These 2 album also peaked at #1 on billboard's R&B Albums Chart & The rap Albums chart. He also has a collaboration album with Brooklyn MC Fabolous & is still a full-fledged member of The Lox.