may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (June 2010) This biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (June 2010) Jadakiss Background information Birth name Jason Phillips Born May 27, 1975 (1975-05-27) (age 35) Yonkers, New York, U.S. Genres Hip hop Occupations Rapper Years active 1995–present Labels D-Block, Ruff Ryders, Roc-A-Fella, Def Jam Associated acts Fat Joe, Rick Ross, The LOX, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, Pharrell, Jay-Z, Nate Dogg, Jaheim, DJ Khaled Jason Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block..