Lil Jon and Nicole Smith in New York City in November 2019.Photo:Steven Ferdman/Getty
Steven Ferdman/Getty
Lil Jonhas a reason for “turning down” the vibes on his forthcoming album.
“I’ve always kind of meditated a little bit,” Lil Jon told the outlet. “But when I turned 50, started going through a lot of things. Started going through a divorce, I’m separated now, and all the emotions from the divorce and all that process was really getting to me. So, I found I had to start to go within to calm myself.”
A rep for the rapper tells PEOPLE exclusively, “Nearly two years ago, Lil Jon and his wife Nicole decided to separate. This is an amicable split, and while Lil Jon is a public figure, his family matters will remain private at this time.”
Lil Jon performs in New Orleans in June 2023.Josh Brasted/WireImage
Josh Brasted/WireImage
Elsewhere in the interview, the hip-hop star reflected on appearing at theSuper Bowlhalftime show on Sunday,where he was the show’s musical directorand performed a part of “Turn Down for What” before transitioning into “Yeah!” withUsherandLudacris.
During the performance, he also shared a new song with Pizza Hut called"Pizza wHut!?,“as a way to unite pizza and music lovers.
Last week,PEOPLE learnedthat Lil Jon would be releasing a 10-track guided meditation album on Feb. 16.
The rapper has been known to showcase his varying interests in the past.
Lil Jon.Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty
Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty
“Anitra’s always trying to juggle and save,” he said. “I’m like, ‘Hey, no, we just do this.’ [And she says,] ‘No, Jon. We don’t have it in the budget.'”
source: people.com
