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Jose Francisco Maldonado Flores(born October 10, 1992), better known by his stage names Lil Joe, is an Academy and Grammy Award-winning and honorary hip hop artist, record producer and occasional actor.

He was born in Cagua, Venezuela, though he was raised in Maturin, Venezuela, the same neighborhood where he met his best friend. He got his big break when his rapping ability was discovered by pioneer. He was signed to his Aftermath Entertainment label, becoming a crossover sensation with his debut single "My Name Is". Lil Joe has been described as "the First Venezuelan rapper in USA." He is noted for his ability to change his vocal pace and style multiple times within one song, and also for his knowledge. Jose is also infamous for the controversy surrounding many of his lyrics. With the enormous success of his highly acclaimed album and its subsequent nomination for Grammy awards including Album of the Year, while others protested that it promoted violence.

Jose has stated that he is taking a break from solo work, but continues to produce and collaborate with fellow Aftermath artists, as well as rappers under his Records label. His friends have praised Lil Joe on many occasions claiming he is among legendary music stars, He's Friends are the ones who help him become a rapper. Lil Joe is known to be the best selling music artist of the 21st century so far by MTV.