Lil Jon discusses I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME at B&N Union Square

Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City on Wednesday, October 21st at 6PM as we welcome Grammy Award–winning artist, legendary producer, global hype-master, and King of Crunk, Lil Jon to discuss his memoir, I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME. Lil Jon peels back the layers of his larger-than-life persona for the first time, revealing the circumstances that led to the creation of his world-famous persona.

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TICKETING INFORMATION

Book Admission - $32.66 (Admission + one pre-signed copy of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME.

• Admission to the event space and photo line with Lil Jon.
• **This ticket option is intended for those attending this event in person. For those unable to attend, shipping will be available for those who have purchased a Shipped Book ONLY ticket.**

NO ADMITTANCE, Shipped Book ONLY - $40.27 (one signed copy of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME + Shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON INCLUDES:

• One signed copy of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME shipped to you.

• This ticket is only for those who would like a signed copy of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME shipped to them. This ticket DOES NOT gain admittance to the in-person event at B&N Union Square
• **This ticket option is not available for P.O. Boxes, Puerto Rico addresses, and international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded.**

Lil Jon will pose for photos. A B&N staff member will be on-hand to take your photo.

All copies of I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME will be pre-signed. Lil Jon will not sign any additional books, memorabilia, or personal items.

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GUIDELINES

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No large bags will be permitted into the event.

No memorabilia will be signed at this event.

Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the photo line.

REFUNDS

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ABOUT I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME:

For decades, the Grammy Award–winning artist Lil Jon has captivated audiences with the high-energy, chant-heavy, and bass-driven musical style that has become uniquely his own. However, before Lil Jon began his reign as “The King of Crunk,” he was just Jonathan Smith, a kid from the suburbs of Atlanta discovering his love for music and performance.

Now, in I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, Lil Jon peels back the layers of his larger-than-life persona for the first time, revealing the circumstances that led to the creation of his world-famous persona. He recounts his early exposure to music and his rapid rise in the Atlanta music scene, highlighting his pivotal role in shaping the city’s distinct hip-hop sound. Beyond the creation of massive hits like “Get Low” and “Yeah!,” Lil Jon opens up about the personal struggles that accompanied his fame, including creative burnout and the search for meaning beyond the stage. He explores his rediscovery of his passion for DJing and reinvents himself as a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur, only to face a heartbreak no parent should ever have to endure.

With candid voice and thoughtfulness, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me serves as a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and authenticity, delivering an inspiring message to aspiring artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone who dares to defy expectations, embrace change, and find success on their own terms.

ABOUT Lil Jon:

Lil Jon, born Jonathan Smith, is a rapper, producer, and DJ widely recognized as a pioneer of the crunk movement in hip-hop. Rising to prominence in the early 2000s with hits like “Get Low” and collaborations with artists across genres, he helped bring Southern hip-hop to the mainstream while earning a Grammy Award for his production on Usher’s “Yeah!”.

Paul Cantor is the author of the critically acclaimed, bestselling biography Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller (Abrams, 2022). His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vulture, Rolling Stone, XXL, Esquire, Billboard, and dozens of other outlets. Born and raised in New York City, he began his career as a music producer before becoming one of music journalism’s most respected voices. He has interviewed and written about many of the genre’s defining artists and figures, including J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, Wu-Tang Clan, Logic, Common, Scarface, Wyclef Jean, Damon Dash, Young Jeezy, M.I.A., Action Bronson, and Suge Knight. I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me is his first co-written memoir.