Juicy J Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Brother, Height, Awards

Jordan Michael Houston III, known professionally as Juicy J, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, celebrated for his influential role as a founding member of the Southern hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, established in 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Renowned for his energetic crunk style and production, he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” from Hustle & Flow (2005).

His solo career, marked by hits like “Bandz a Make Her Dance” (2012) and albums such as Stay Trippy (2013), has solidified his status as a Southern rap icon, with collaborations spanning artists like Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Wiz Khalifa.

Profile

• Full Name: Jordan Michael Houston III
• Stage Name: Juicy J
• Born: April 5, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer, Record Executive
• Height: 1.8m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Houston
• Siblings: Project Pat
• Spouse: Regina Perera (m. 2016)
• Children: 1
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million

Early Life and Education

Jordan Michael Houston III was born on April 5, 1975, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mr. and Mrs. Houston. Growing up in North Memphis alongside his older brother, rapper Project Pat, he developed a passion for music despite financial constraints that limited access to instruments.

Juicy J attended North Side High School, where he wrote the Three 6 Mafia track “Slob on My Knob” in 11th grade. He immersed himself in music industry books, learning about marketing and royalties, inspired by Tennessee’s Al Bell, former co-owner of Stax Records. His ethnicity is African American, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Juicy J began his career in 1991 as a co-founder of Three 6 Mafia, originally called Backyard Posse, with DJ Paul and Lord Infamous. The group, later including Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo, and Koopsta Knicca, released their debut album Mystic Stylez (1995) under their label Prophet Entertainment, which they left in 1994 to form Hypnotize Minds.

Juicy J‘s dark, horror-inspired production and crunk style helped the group gain underground fame. Their 2000 signing with Loud Records, an imprint of Columbia, led to mainstream success with When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1. In 2005, their single “Stay Fly” peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and their song “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” for Hustle & Flow won an Academy Award, a historic first for African American hip-hop artists.

Juicy J launched his solo career with Chronicles of the Juice Man (2002), released between Three 6 Mafia projects, followed by Hustle Till I Die (2009). From 2009 to 2011, he focused on solo work, collaborating with Wiz Khalifa on mixtapes like Blue Dream & Lean.

In 2011, he joined Khalifa‘s Taylor Gang as a part-owner and A&R representative, signing with Columbia Records and Dr. Luke‘s Kemosabe Records in 2012. His third album, Stay Trippy (2013), featuring the hit “Bandz a Make Her Dance” with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz, debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200. His production credits include tracks for Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and A$AP Rocky, showcasing his signature heavy bass and cinematic sound.

In 2017, Juicy J released Rubba Band Business and the mixtape Highly Intoxicated, with production from Suicideboys. After parting with Columbia Records in 2019, he joined Entertainment One, releasing The Hustle Continues (2020).

Recent collaborations include Ravenite Social Club (2024), a jazz-influenced project, and Live and In Color (2025), a collaborative album with Logic featuring Wiz Khalifa and Project Pat, praised for its boom-bap style. Juicy J‘s mentorship of younger artists like Suicideboys and his influence on trap music, rooted in Memphis’ 1990s sound, have cemented his legacy as a pioneer of Southern rap and modern trap production.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @juicyj
• Facebook Handle: Juicy J
• Twitter Handle: @therealjuicyj

Personal Life

Juicy J married Regina Perera in July 2016, and they welcomed a daughter in February 2018. The couple keeps their family life private, with Juicy J occasionally sharing glimpses of his role as a father on social media. He resides in Los Angeles, California, and is known for his business acumen, investing in real estate and technology startups.

Discography

• Chronicles of the Juice Man (2002)
• Hustle Till I Die (2009)
• Stay Trippy (2013)
• Rubba Band Business (2017)
• The Hustle Continues (2020)
• Ravenite Social Club (2024)
• Live and In Color (with Logic, 2025)

Net Worth

Juicy J has an estimated net worth of $20 million USD. His wealth stems from his music career, including Three 6 Mafia’s platinum-selling albums, solo projects like Stay Trippy, and production for artists like Megan Thee Stallion and A$AP Rocky.