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===2003-04: ''Juve the Great'' & ''UTP''===
===2003-04: ''Juve the Great'' & ''UTP''===
After a meeting between Juvenile's manager Aubrey Francis and Cash Money's Baby, a deal was worked out and Juvenile returned to Cash Money in 2003 to release ''[[Juve the Great]]''. It contained the [[Hot 100 number-one hits of 2004 (USA)|number-one hit]] "[[Slow Motion (Juvenile song)|Slow Motion]]" featuring [[Soulja Slim]], which topped the [[Billboard Hot 100]] chart on the week of 7 August 2004.<ref name="meltdown">{{cite web|last=Bozell|first=L. Brent III|authorlink=L. Brent Bozell III|title=Summer's Pop Music Meltdown|url=http://www.mediaresearch.org/BozellColumns/entertainmentcolumn/2004/col20040809.asp|work=[[Media Research Center|MediaResearch.org]]|publisher=[[Creators Syndicate]]|date=2004-08-09|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> being the first number-one hit for both Juvenile and Slim,<ref name="billboard singles"/> who died in November 2003.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|title=Soulja Slim – Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p294170/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|year=2003|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> The third and to date last [[Hot Boys]] album, titled ''[[Let 'Em Burn]]'' also came out on Cash Money in 2003.
Juvenile's manager Aubrey Francis and Cash Money's Baby, made a deal. Juvenile returned to Cash Money in 2003, releasing ''[[Juve the Great]]''. It featured [[Hot 100 number-one hits of 2004 (USA)|number-one hit]] "[[Slow Motion (Juvenile song)|Slow Motion]]" featuring [[Soulja Slim]]. It was the only number-one hit for Juvenile and Slim<ref name="billboard singles"/> before Slim died in November 2003.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|title=Soulja Slim – Biography|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p294170/biography|pure_url=yes}}|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|year=2003|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> which topped the [[Billboard Hot 100]] chart on the week of 7 August 2004.<ref name="meltdown">{{cite web|last=Bozell|first=L. Brent III|authorlink=L. Brent Bozell III|title=Summer's Pop Music Meltdown|url=http://www.mediaresearch.org/BozellColumns/entertainmentcolumn/2004/col20040809.asp|work=[[Media Research Center|MediaResearch.org]]|publisher=[[Creators Syndicate]]|date=2004-08-09|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> The last [[Hot Boys]] album, ''[[Let 'Em Burn]]'' came out in 2003.


Also In 2005, Juvenile and his UTP crew went on to create the hit song "Nolia Clap" produced by [[Donald XL Robertson]], and Juvenile was able to use this as leverage in getting a new deal for himself and UTP at [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="Allmusic"/> In June of that year, he performed his song "Booty Language" from the [[Hustle & Flow (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] to the film ''[[Hustle and Flow]]'' at a party in [[West Hollywood, California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Scorca|first=Shari|title=Lil Jon, T.I., Paul Wall Bring the Dirty South to the Sunset Strip|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504898/20050628/juvenile.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]]|date=2005-06-28|accessdate=2008-02-14}}</ref> However, Juvenile's [[Slidell, Louisiana]] home was damaged but not destroyed in [[Hurricane Katrina]] near the end of the summer.<ref name="Allmusic"/> In the aftermath of the hurricane, he worked with fellow New Orleans rapper [[Master P]] and other [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artists to raise funds and supplies for the victims of the hurricane.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Juvenile, 3 Doors Down Among Those Affected By Disaster|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1509095/20050907/juvenile.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]]|date=2005-09-07|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> Thus, he moved to [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]] to live until the spring of 2006, when he moved back to [[New Orleans]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Takahashi|first=Corey|title=Rapper Juvenile Returns to New Orleans|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5388518|publisher=[[National Public Radio]]|date=2006-05-06|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref>
Juvenile and his UTP crew sang the hit song "Nolia Clap." It was produced by [[Donald XL Robertson]]. Juvenile got a new deal at [[Atlantic Records]].<ref name="Allmusic"/> He performed his song "Booty Language." It was in a [[Hustle & Flow (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] at a party in [[West Hollywood, California]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Scorca|first=Shari|title=Lil Jon, T.I., Paul Wall Bring the Dirty South to the Sunset Strip|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504898/20050628/juvenile.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]]|date=2005-06-28|accessdate=2008-02-14}}</ref> Juvenile's [[Slidell, Louisiana]] home was damaged during [[Hurricane Katrina]].<ref name="Allmusic"/> Juvenile and fellow New Orleans rapper [[Master P]] and other [[hip hop music|hip hop]] artists raised funds and supplies for some hurricane victims.<ref>{{cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Juvenile, 3 Doors Down Among Those Affected By Disaster|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1509095/20050907/juvenile.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]]|date=2005-09-07|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> He moved to [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]]. Spring 2006 was his return to [[New Orleans]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Takahashi|first=Corey|title=Rapper Juvenile Returns to New Orleans|url=http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5388518|publisher=[[National Public Radio]]|date=2006-05-06|accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref>


===2005-06: ''Reality Check''===
===2005-06: ''Reality Check''===

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Juvenile
Birth nameTerius Gray
Also known asJuve
GenresHip hop, gangsta rap, bounce
Occupation(s)Rapper, Songwriter, Performer, Actor
Years active1995–Present
LabelsWarlock Records, Cash Money Records, Atlantic Records, Rap-A-Lot Records
Websitewww.juvenilerealitycheck.com

Terius Gray, better known by his stage name Juvenile, (born March 25, 1975) is an American rapper, He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys . At the age of 19, he began recording raps, releasing his debut album Being Myself in 1995. He became popular when his 1999 single Back That Thang Up was released.

In 2003, he returned to Cash Money to record Juve the Great, spawning the number-one hit "Slow Motion". Following this album he again left Cash Money, and in 2006 he was signed to Atlantic Records. He released Reality Check under that label.[1] He released his eighth studio album, titled Cocky & Confident, on December 1, 2009.[2] He released his ninth studio album, titled Beast Mode, on July 6, 2010.[3]

Music career

Early career

Juvenile first began recording his raps in the early 1990s. One of his early recordings was featured on DJ Jimi's 1991 release, "It's Jimi". The song "Bounce For the Juvenile" was a minor local hit and gave the name "bounce" to a new rap style emerging out of New Orleans. In 1995 he signed with Warlock Records and released his debut album, Being Myself. The album did not gain much national attention and did not chart, but did fairly well on a local level.

1997: Solja Rags

After the regional success of his debut Juvenile signed to the larger Cash Money Records. In 1997 Solja Rags, Juvenile's debut album with Cash Money Records, was released. It became popular among local rap audiences, and also saw some national success as it charted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[1] It was the first time he worked with Cash Money in-house producer Mannie Fresh, who would go on to produce all of Juvenile's albums on Cash Money in their entirety except Juve the Great. Also in 1997 Juvenile joined the group the Hot Boys with fellow Cash Money rappers B.G., Turk, and Lil Wayne. They released their debut album as a group, titled Get It How U Live!

1998: 400 Degreez

Juvenile's next album, titled 400 Degreez was released in 1998. It was his breakout to the national rap scene. The Cash Money label now had joint distribution by Universal Records, which gave the music much more national promotion. This along with much more critically praised music made Juvenile a mainstream star. The album's first single "Ha" and later "Back That Azz Up", both became very successful songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[4] Powered by these two singles 400 Degreez was eventually certified 4X platinum by the RIAA. It is his best selling album to date. However, there came a dispute over who owned the rights to the title of "Back That Azz Up", as another New Orleans performer DJ Jubilee claimed that Juvenile's song sounded very similar to a song of his. In January 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans denied the case.[5]

1999-02: Tha G-Code & Project English

In 1998, capitalizing off Juvenile's popularity off 400 Degreez, a remixed version of Being Myself and reissue of Solja Rags were released.[1] The second Hot Boys group album, Guerrilla Warfare also came out and was successful, being certified Platinum. Over the next few years Juvenile released two more solo albums for Cash Money Tha G-Code in 1999 and Project English in 2001. These albums each were fairly successful as they both reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200, but they did not match the success of 400 Degreez. Juvenile left Cash Money Records in 2002 to form his label, UTP Records.[1]

2003-04: Juve the Great & UTP

Juvenile's manager Aubrey Francis and Cash Money's Baby, made a deal. Juvenile returned to Cash Money in 2003, releasing Juve the Great. It featured number-one hit "Slow Motion" featuring Soulja Slim. It was the only number-one hit for Juvenile and Slim[4] before Slim died in November 2003.[6] which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart on the week of 7 August 2004.[7] The last Hot Boys album, Let 'Em Burn came out in 2003.

Juvenile and his UTP crew sang the hit song "Nolia Clap." It was produced by Donald XL Robertson. Juvenile got a new deal at Atlantic Records.[1] He performed his song "Booty Language." It was in a soundtrack at a party in West Hollywood, California.[8] Juvenile's Slidell, Louisiana home was damaged during Hurricane Katrina.[1] Juvenile and fellow New Orleans rapper Master P and other hip hop artists raised funds and supplies for some hurricane victims.[9] He moved to Atlanta. Spring 2006 was his return to New Orleans.[10]

2005-06: Reality Check

Reality Check, Juvenile's 2006 album, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, being his first number-one album.[11] Production began in May 2005, most of it being done at a Holiday Inn hotel room in New Orleans.[12] Its first single was "Animal", followed by "Rodeo", "Get Ya Hustle On" produced by Donald XL Robertson, "What's Happenin'" Produced by Terrence "Sinista" Freeman, and "Way I Be Leanin'" featuring Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Skip, and Wacko.[4] A portion of the album was recorded with engineer, Stewart Cararas at his studio Paradigm Park Studios in New Orleans. Within one month, the studio suffered the wrath off Hurricane Katrina. Stewart now lives and operates in Los Angeles. On signing to Atlantic, Juvenile criticized his former label Cash Money for not giving him enough creative freedoms as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency over his perceptions over their handling of Hurricane Katrina. Shaheem Reid noted "Get Ya Hustle On" as a criticism of the George W. Bush administration.[13]

2009-2010: Cocky & Confident & Beast Mode

In a 2009 interview with Allhiphop.com writer Han O'Connor, Juvenile stated that his album Cocky & Confident would take a totally different direction from his last project, which was made when he was still "mourning Katrina." He also revealed that he decided to work only with fresh, young producers on the album and discussed his respect for younger artists like Soulja Boy.[14]

Cocky & Confident was released in December 2009. It peaked at #49 on the Billboard 200. It was Juvenile's lowest charting album since 1997. It featured one charting single, "Gotta Get It", which peaked at #53 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. Following this album's release Juvenile began work on his next album, Beast Mode. This album was released in July 2010. Its first single is titled "Drop That Thang"

2011-present: Rejuvenation

In 2011, Juvenile performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Juvenile is also currently working on his new upcoming stuido album called Rejuvenation which will be distributed by Rap-A-Lot Records and will be released in December of this year.[15]

Personal life

Juvenile had a daughter, Jelani, with Joy Deleston. On 29 February 2008, Juvenile's 4-year-old daughter Jelani was shot and killed in her home, along with mother Deleston and older half sister. It was reported that Deleston's oldest child, 17-year-old son Anthony Tyrone Terrell Jr., returned to the home after police arrived and implicated himself in the murder of his mother and siblings. Terrell was charged with three counts of murder and three counts of aggravated assault. Due to his age, he cannot be held to the death penalty in Georgia, and has since been held in the DeKalb County jail. Though Juvenile received some criticism for not attending the funeral for his daughter and her mother, several statements were released that the rapper was "shocked and devastated" by the event, and also "was extremely saddened to hear the reports. As a private matter he has no further comment."[16] The rapper stated that he made the decision to not appear at the funeral to prevent subsequent media attention, and was concerned that it would divert attention away from the ceremony.[17][18]

In the summer of 2002, he was arrested for assaulting his barber over charges that the barber was bootlegging his music.[19]

He was arrested January 2003 in New Orleans on drug charges.[20] The next month, he was sentenced to 75 hours of community service for a fight outside a nightclub in Miami, Florida from 2001.[21]

Juvenile was involved in a legal dispute regarding failure to pay child support for his daughter Jelani with Joy Deleston, a deputy sheriff in Gwinnett County, Georgia. A paternity lawsuit was issued by Deleston in 2004, resulting in a DNA test and both parties agreeing that Juvenile was the father of the child. Attorney Randy Kessler represented Juvenile in the case, and stated that the case was resolved peacefully by consent order in 2006.[22]

On February 25, 2010, Juvenile was arrested in Arabi, Louisiana. While Juvenile was recording music at a house there, a neighbor called police to report smelling marijuana smoke. He was cited on a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession and later released on bond.[23] For that charge, he pled guilty in August 2010 and received a suspended three-month jail sentence and six months of probation and paid a $250 fine and court costs.[24]

On February 26, 2011, he was arrested in Sterlington, Louisiana for simple possession and speeding. He asked the officer if he recognized him and the officer replied, "If you were George Strait, I would have known you." He is due to appear in court in Ouachita Parish in April.[24]

Discography

Main article: Juvenile discography

Filmography

  • Baller Blockin'(film) (2000)
  • Juvenile: Uncovered (2001)
  • UTP Live In St. Louis (2002)
  • Hood Angels (2003)
  • Juvenile: Street Heat (2005)
  • New Orleans Exposed (2005)
  • Baller Blockin 2 (2011)
  • Treme (2011)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Ankeny, Jason (2006). "Juvenile – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  2. ^ Amazon: Juvenile – Cocky & Confident Amazon
  3. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11246/title.juvenile-moves-beast-mode-to-july-declares-it-a-summer-album
  4. ^ a b c "Juvenile – Billboard Singles". Allmusic. 2006. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  5. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Nickelback, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Beyonce, Further Seems Forever, Juvenile & .he also has a 9th album coming out in stores on November according to his myspace page in November More Juvenile net worth $350 million". MTV News. 2005-01-27. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  6. ^ Ankeny, Jason (2003). "Soulja Slim – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  7. ^ Bozell, L. Brent III (2004-08-09). "Summer's Pop Music Meltdown". MediaResearch.org. Creators Syndicate. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  8. ^ Scorca, Shari (2005-06-28). "Lil Jon, T.I., Paul Wall Bring the Dirty South to the Sunset Strip". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  9. ^ Moss, Corey (2005-09-07). "Juvenile, 3 Doors Down Among Those Affected By Disaster". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  10. ^ Takahashi, Corey (2006-05-06). "Rapper Juvenile Returns to New Orleans". National Public Radio. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  11. ^ Harris, Chris (2006-03-15). "Juvenile's New 'Reality' Scores 'Billboard' #1". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  12. ^ Crosley, Hillary (2005-05-17). "Juvenile Gets Busy at a Holiday Inn – Making an Album". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  13. ^ "Juvenile Tears Into Cash Money, Lil Wayne — And FEMA". MTV News. 2006-03-08. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  14. ^ "Juvenile: Life After The Storm (Interview by Han O'Connor)". Allhiphop.com. 2009-10-29. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
  15. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16514/juvenile-reveals-album-cover-for-rejuvenation-due-in-december/
  16. ^ "Rapper Juvenile's Daughter Murdered". TMZ.com. 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
  17. ^ "Juvenile A No Show At Daughters' Funeral". TMZ.com. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
  18. ^ "Juvenile Skips Daughters' Funeral". Vibe magazine. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
  19. ^ "Rapper Juvenile Booked in Bootleg Dispute". WSB-TV. 2002-09-17. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  20. ^ Vineyard, Jennifer (2003-01-30). "Juvenile Arrested for Cocaine, Marijuana Possession". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  21. ^ "For The Record: Quick News On Juvenile, System Of A Down, Diplomats, Common And Erykah Badu, Bob Dylan & More". MTV News. 2003-02-24. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
  22. ^ "Rapper Juvenile's Daughter Killed In Ga". ABC News. 2008-03-01. Retrieved 2008-08-16. [dead link]
  23. ^ "Rapper Juvenile Arrested On Marijuana Charges". WDSU. February 25, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  24. ^ a b "Rapper Juvenile posts bond after drug arrest". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. February 27, 2011. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  25. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.16514/title.juvenile-reveals-album-cover-for-rejuvenation-due-in-december

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