Who is Mike Jones?

Mike Jones is an American hip-hop artist from Houston, Texas. He rose to fame in the mid-2000s with hits such as “Still Tippin’” and “Back Then.” He was one of the first rappers to popularize the phrase “who? Mike Jones” which was a trademark of his music. He has released a number of albums since his debut in 2004.

Early Life

Mike Jones was born Michael Jones on January 6, 1981 in Houston, Texas. He grew up in a single parent household and was raised by his mother and grandmother. He attended Eisenhower Senior High School and also took classes at Houston Community College. Growing up he was influenced by artists such as Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G.

Career

Jones started his career as an independent artist in 2004 with the release of his debut album Who Is Mike Jones? The album was a commercial success, debuting at number four on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over 500,000 copies. The album featured hit singles such as “Still Tippin’” and “Back Then.” The success of his debut album led him to sign a deal with Warner Bros Records in 2005. In 2006 he released his second studio album The American Dream which featured collaborations with artists such as Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Magno, Bun B and T-Pain. The album peaked at number eleven on the US Billboard 200 chart. In 2008 he released his third studio album titled The Voice which failed to match the commercial success of his previous albums. Since 2008 he has released two more albums, 2010's Mr. Jones and 2012's Where Is Mike Jones?

Controversy

In 2008 Jones was involved in a feud with fellow Houston rapper Lil' Flip which resulted in both artists releasing diss tracks directed at each other. In 2011 Jones was arrested for drug possession after police found marijuana and cocaine in his car during a traffic stop.

Personal Life

Jones is currently married to Lauren Marlowe but very little is known about their relationship or any personal details. In 2019 he announced that he was expecting a child with Marlowe.