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Mike Jones was born on January 6, 1981, in Houston, Texas, United States. Before pursuing music, he aspired to become a professional basketball player. However, after dropping out of high school and transferring between schools multiple times, this dream did not come to fruition. He only played recreationally at the YMCA due to academic and athletic eligibility issues.
Despite setbacks, Jones remained determined. He worked various jobs, including positions at restaurants and eventually at a Compaq plant. It was during this period that he met his future business associate, Antoine "T. Brown" Drive. The two later collaborated on several business ventures, including early-stage entrepreneurial efforts such as selling mobile phones.
Mike Jones began his music career by distributing mixtapes and performing in local clubs across Houston. He initially gained recognition as part of the group Soul Folks, releasing the locally popular album Country Thuggin' in 2003. He founded his own independent label, Ice Age Entertainment, in 2001 to release his solo work.
His breakout year came in 2005 with the success of his debut studio album, Who Is Mike Jones?, released via Jive and Swishahouse. The album featured hit singles like "Still Tippin'," with Slim Thug and Paul Wall, and "Back Then." The album eventually went double platinum, cementing his place in the Southern hip-hop scene.
Although Jones never replicated the commercial success of his debut album, he released several other notable projects. These included The Voice, and singles like "Mr. Jones" and "3 Grams," which featured Slim Thug. He also produced multiple EPs such as The American Dream (also made into a film), May 64 (featuring artists like Bun B and Snoop Dogg), Money Train, and Money Train: Reloaded.
As of 2016, fans continued to anticipate his album Where Is Mike Jones?, which had been in development for several years. This album was seen as a potential revitalization of his career. While his unique voice and lyrical delivery made him stand out initially, critics and fans questioned whether he could evolve his content beyond themes of self-promotion, materialism, and club life to stay relevant in the changing hip-hop landscape.
Jones has dealt with a few public controversies, including a highly publicized altercation with fellow rapper Trae tha Truth at the 2008 Ozone Awards. Additionally, in 2011, his relationship with video vixen and aspiring model Vivica ended contentiously. Their breakup garnered attention on Twitter, with Vivica accusing Jones of posting private pictures following their split. She further contested the nature of his substantial weight loss, alleging that it was not due to exercise or dieting. Jones, however, refrained from extensively discussing the issue publicly, stating only that he had moved on and was refocusing on his music.
In 2009, Mike Jones made headlines for his significant physical transformation. Weighing nearly 300 pounds at one point, he publicly claimed to have lost over 100 pounds through dedicated lifestyle changes. He now maintains a slim and lean physique. He is estimated to stand between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall and typically wears his hair in a short style.
Mike Jones reportedly holds a net worth of approximately $6 million. He remains engaged with fans through his social media accounts, particularly Twitter, where he had around 276,000 followers as of 2016. His official Twitter handle is @Mr_Mike_Jones, and his profile describes ongoing music promotions, including his Money Train mixtape.
For bookings, he provides the email imoniceage@gmail.com. Fans interested in his music, updates, or tour dates can also visit his official website at whomikejones.com.
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