Jim Jones Biography: Record Label, Ethnicity, Re Name, Songs, Instagram, Height, Net Worth, Awards, Mixtapes, Son

Joseph Guillermo Jones II, professionally known as Jim Jones (also Jimmy Jones and CAPO), is a British-American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and music video director whose streetwise Harlem anthems and Diplomat swagger shaped mid-2000s hip-hop.

He forged his path alongside childhood friend Cam’ron, co-founding The Diplomats—Dipset—that exploded with Diplomatic Immunity in 2003.

Jones broke solo with On My Way to Church in 2004, then dominated charts via Harlem: Diary of a Summer and Hustler’s P.O.M.E. in 2006, where platinum smash We Fly High hit Billboard Hot 100 number five, its Dipset chain chant echoing through blocks and clubs nationwide.

He directs videos as CAPO for Dipset kin and beyond, launches ByrdGang collective, and builds imprints like Vampire Life amid Roc Nation and E1 deals.

Profile

• Full Name: Joseph Guillermo Jones II
• Stage Name: Jim Jones
• Born: 15 July, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter, Record Executive, Music Video Director
• Height: 1.80m
• Parents: Joseph Guillermo Jones I,Nancy Jones
• Siblings: Keisha and Precious
• Partner: Chrissy Lampkin
• Children: Joseph Guillermo Jones III
• Relationship: Partnered
• Net Worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Joseph Guillermo Jones II was born on July 15, 1976, in The Bronx, New York City, to Joseph Guillermo Jones I of Puerto Rican descent and Nancy Jones of Aruban roots.

He grows up shuttling between Bronx grit and Harlem streets, linking early with Cam’ron amid the family of sisters Keisha and Precious. Jones skips formal college, diving into street cyphers and local tapes that sharpen his flow.

He absorbs hip-hop from block parties, blending parental heritages into bilingual flair without disclosed religion.

Career

Jim Jones links with Cam’ron in 1997 to form The Diplomats—Dipset—starting with Harlem mixtapes that buzz underground circuits. Freekey Zekey and Juelz Santana join, landing a Roc-A-Fella deal by 2001; Diplomatic Immunity drops in 2003, going gold with street bangers like I Really Mean It.

Jones directs early videos as CAPO, honing visual style for the crew. Solo debut On My Way to Church hits 2004 via Diplomat/Koch, featuring Max B and Peedi Peedi amid A&R gigs at E1 Music. Harlem: Diary of a Summer followed in 2005, building buzz with Juelz collabs and video work for State Property.

He co-founds ByrdGang in 2006, signing Chrissy Blair while prepping his breakthrough. Dipset reunites tease via Salute in 2010, cementing group loyalty through feuds and indie shifts to Empire for 2018’s Diplomatic Ties.

Jim Jones peaks with Hustler’s P.O.M.E. in 2006, where We Fly High storms Hot 100 to number five, certifies platinum, and sparks nationwide Dipset chain craze from Harlem to high schools.

The album sold strongly on Asylum, blending gritty tales with club hooks produced by Ron Browz. Pray IV Reign arrives in 2009 on Columbia, led by Pop Champagne with Ross and Fabolous; Capo drops 2011 with Perfect Day.

Mixtapes like The 7 Series and Vampire Life saga sustain momentum post-Dipset splits, featuring Lil Wayne, T.I., Diddy. He executive-produces ByrdGang’s M.O.B. album in 2008, expands Roc Nation ties, and directs for Remy Ma, Juelz.

Reality stints on Love & Hip Hop tease mainstream while street cred holds via Verzuz battles versus The Lox in 2021. Business pivots to clothing like the Capo Era, keeping the Harlem blueprint alive.

Jim Jones rolls out EPs like We Own the Night Pt. 2 in 2014 and navigates 2025 Dipset fallout with Cam’ron over podcast jabs, yet drops singles via E1 and Splash.

He mentors via Ether Boy label, blending rap with video direction for new acts. Tours pack Summer Jam stages, where We Fly High ignites crowds yearly.

Branding thrives through Vampire Life apparel and NYC pop-ups, echoing Diplomats’ indie resilience. Jones shapes Harlem’s sound, influencing drill hybrids with his chain-waving bravado.

Legacy pulses in playlists, with millions streamed across seven solo albums and Dipset classics.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jimjonescapo
• Twitter Handle: @jimjonescapo
• Facebook Handle: Jim Jones Music

Personal Life

Jim Jones has been in a relationship with Chrissy Lampkin for over 20 years, dating back to 2004. While the couple has been engaged multiple times—most famously when Chrissy proposed to Jim on Love & Hip Hop: New York in 2011—they never officially wed.

Jim Jones has one child from a previous relationship: Joseph Guillermo Jones III (known as “Pudie“): Born on May 20, 2003, he has appeared alongside his father on various reality shows and has worked with him as an engineer in their home studio.

Discography

• On My Way to Church (2004)
• Harlem: Diary of a Summer (2005)
• Hustler’s P.O.M.E. (2006)
• Pray IV Reign (2009)
• Capo (2011)

Net Worth

Joseph Guillermo Jones II has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Solo albums and We Fly High royalties anchor wealth, pumped by Dipset gold plaques and mixtape streams.

ByrdGang, Diplomat Records co-CEO role, and video directing gigs swell coffers, alongside Vampire Life merch, Roc Nation deals, and tour revenue from two decades ruling Harlem rap.