Jordan Michael Houston (born April 5, 1975), better known by his stage name Juicy J, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of the Southern hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, established in 1991. In 2002, he released his solo debut album Chronicles of the Juice Man, in between Three 6 Mafia projects. In 2011, Juicy J announced his signing to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records and the following year to Columbia Records and Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records.Juicy J released Stay Trippy, his third studio album under the aforementioned labels on August 27, 2013. He is the younger brother of frequent collaborator and fellow American rapper Project Pat. 　　1991–2009: Career beginnings with Three 6 Mafia 　　In 1991, Juicy J co-founded the Southern hip hop group now known as Three 6 Mafia, along with DJ Paul and Lord Infamous. Fellow rappers Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca joined the group shortly after. Alongside DJ Paul, Juicy J launched Prophet Entertainment. In 1994, they left the label to business partner Nick Scarfo, and subsequently launched Hypnotize Minds. Juicy J is also known for being the sole performer on the popular Three 6 Mafia song "Slob on My Knob". He released his solo debut studio album Chronicles of the Juice Man, on July 2, 2002, under North North Records. In 2006, Juicy J, along with DJ Paul, Crunchy Black, and Frayser Boy, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp", at the 78th Academy Awards. His second solo album Hustle Till I Die, was released June 16, 2009, under Hypnotize Minds and Select-O-Hits. 　　2010–present: Taylor Gang, Stay Trippy and The Hustle Continues 　　From 2009 through 2011, Juicy J moved away from Three 6 Mafia focusing on his solo career. During this time he frequently collaborated with fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa, appearing on his mixtapes and releasing some of his own including Blue Dream & Lean. In December 2011, Juicy J confirmed rumors that he was the newest member of Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang imprint as a part-owner and A&R representative.In 2012, he was featured alongside his Taylor Gang label-mates, on the cover of Source Magazine's May 2012 issue. In 2012, he also released the lead single to his third album Stay Trippy, the chart topping "Bandz a Make Her Dance", which features 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. The song was created in a two bedroom apartment in Washington, D.C. and was produced by Mike Will Made It. The song has peaked at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. 　　In September 2012, Juicy J secured a recording contract with Columbia Records and Dr. Luke 's Kemosabe Records .In November 2012, Juicy J announced his third studio album Stay Trippy would be released in 2013. He had shown some interest in working with Nas , Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on the album.He later announced that guest appearances on the album would include Wiz Khalifa , The Weeknd , Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj , Chris Brown , Project Pat , Young Jeezy , Yelawolf and Big Sean . Juicy J revealed the album would feature production from frequent collaborators Lex Luger , Sonny Digital , Mike Will Made It, Dr. Luke , and Crazy Mike. 　　On January 20, 2013, it was announced Juicy J would perform at the 2013 Paid Dues festival on March 30, 2013. On January 25, 2013, he released " Show Out " featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy , as the second single from Stay Trippy . In June 2013, the album's third single " Bounce It ", was released. The album was released on August 23, 2013, when it debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 , with first-week sales of 64,000 copies in the United States.On September 10, 2013, Juicy J was featured in a song by Mike Will Made It which featured Miley Cyrus and Wiz Khalifa. 　　Juicy J was featured in Katy Perry 's single " Dark Horse " from her fourth album Prism (2013). The song was released on September 17, 2013. "Dark Horse" was serviced to US radio on December 17 as the album's third single. On January 7, 2014, Juicy J announced his fourth studio album would be released in 2014.Initially, he announced the title of this album would be The Hustle Continues .On January 30, 2013, Juicy J announced his "Never Sober" concert tour, which began on February 20, 2014. He was supported by Travis Scott and Project Pat on select dates. 　　On August 7, 2014, he released the song, titled "Low" featuring Nicki Minaj , Lil Bibby and Young Thug .On April 14, 2015, he released the song, titled "For Everybody" featuring Wiz Khalifa and R. City . 　　On August 5, 2016, Juicy J announced a new album called Rubba Band Business (named after his acclaimed mixtape series) which was set to debut in the fall of 2016. He released the promotional single "No English" featuring Travis Scott.On September 28 Juicy J released a new song "Ballin" with Kanye West on the hook. 　　On November 21, 2016, Juicy J premiered the tentative lead single "Gimme Gimme" featuring Slim Jimmi of Rae Sremmurd , prod. by Mike Will Made It and Resource of Ear Drummers. 　　On September 18, 2017, Juicy J released a mixtape called Highly Intoxicated featuring production largely by rap duo Suicideboys, to whom he has acted as an idol and mentor. On December 8, 2017 Juicy J released the Rubba Band Business album.