Juelz Santana

Juelz Santana, born LaRon Louis James on February 18, 1982, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor best known for his role in the rise of the hip-hop collective "The Diplomats" (Dipset) and for his solo career. He gained mainstream success in the early 2000s with hits like "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma," collaborating with Cam'ron. His solo albums "From Me to U" (2003) and "What the Game's Been Missing!" (2005) solidified his place in the hip-hop scene, with the latter featuring the smash single "There It Go (The Whistle Song)." Santana has appeared in various television projects, including "Love & Hip Hop: New York" (VH1, 2016-2019) and "Hip Hop Uncovered" (FX, 2021). Recently, he's been working on new music, continuing to tour, and has made headlines for his appearances in Verzuz battles alongside Dipset. Santana also made an acting appearance in the film "Killa Season" (2006) and has featured in multiple documentaries highlighting the rise of hip-hop culture.