Lil iROCC Williams
| IroCc Williams | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Justin Williams |
| Born |
March 3, 1990 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genres | Christian rap, Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | JusRoCc, ForeFront Records, Authentic Music |
Justin Williams (born March 3, 1990) is an American rapper and actor. Williams began his career using the stage name Lil iROCC Williams, but eventually dropped the "Lil". His name is often stylized multiple ways, including Irocc,iROCC,irocc, and iroCc.
Williams is a Christian, which is heavily reflected in his lyrics. His moniker, which is inspired by Proverbs 3:5, stands for I Rely On Christ Completely.
Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to a father and a mother, Treiva, but the family moved to Atlanta when he was still a young child. At the age of three, Williams began modeling and appearing in TV spots. In 1997, Williams' mother was diagnosed with cancer; during her treatment, William's mother and father converted to Christianity, which led Williams to follow suit. Williams showed an interest in rapping at the age of ten, while his father was working to develop local artists to showcase to major record labels.
Williams' first live performance came in 2001, after his parents entered him in a local talent contest sponsored by an Atlanta R&B radio station. Williams was chosen as one of 15 finalists, and subsequently won the grand prize.
In 2003, Williams was signed to major Christian record label ForeFront Records. On June 25, 2003, at the age of 13, Williams released his debut, self-titled album, Lil iROCC Williams. The album was met with great success, charting on a number of Billboard charts, and earning Williams nominations at both the 2004 Dove Awards and the 2004 Stellar Awards. The release featured guest appearances from a number of big name Christian artists, including tobyMac, Canton Jones, and rap duo GRITS. In reviews of the album, Williams was compared to secular musicians, including Lil Wayne, Lil' Romeo and Lil' Bow Wow.
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