- Years Active: 2003-2009
- Member of: The LOX
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Influenced by: The Notorious B.I.G., Mobb Deep, EPMD, Nas, Jay-Z, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo
- Followed By: John Cena, Ya Boy
- Similar Artists: The Money Making Jam Boys, Nino Bless, DMX, Jay-Z, Young Gunz, Noreaga, Cam'ron, Ja Rule, Clipse, Beanie Sigel, Styles, Maino, Sheek, Fabolous, Freeway, Cassidy, The Game, Rick Ross
Jadakiss (born Jason Phillips) became a member of the Ruff Ryders in 1999. Five years earlier, he joined the LOX (who started their saga as a group called the Warlocks) and has remained a member of both groups since. Jadakiss released his debut solo album, Kiss tha Game Goodbye, in August 2001 on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope label. Three years later, second album Kiss of Death was released. ~ Kerry L. Smith, All Music Guide
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