Problem (rapper)

Problem
Problem in December 2013
Background information
Birth name	Jason Martin
Born	(1985-05-08) May 8, 1985 (age 31) Würzburg, West Germany
Origin	Compton, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, producer
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Diamond Lane Music Group (current), Universal (former)
Associated acts	E-40, Bad Lucc, Iamsu!, Snoop Dogg, Terrace Martin, Wiz Khalifa

Jason Martin (born May 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Problem, is an American rapper. He has released nine mixtapes in his career, the most recent being The Separation, released on June 13, 2013. His debut EP, Understand Me, was released on December 10, 2013. He is best known for his single "Like Whaaat" and for featuring on E-40's "Function".

Problem was born in Würzburg, West Germany and grew up in Compton, California. He entered the industry writing a verse for a producer & friend Terrace Martin, for a song called "Be Thankful", featured on Snoop Dogg's compilation album The Big Squeeze. The track garnered praise from notable artist such as Nas and Talib Kweli amongst others. Problem began recording records with various West Coast artists such as Daz, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, and DJ Quik. Problem's first big break was when Snoop Dogg heard a record which was also produced by Terrace Martin called "Neva Hafta To Wurry About That". He went on to write three records on Snoop Dogg's Ego Trippin' album.

In 2008 Problem and his cousin founded Diamond Lane Music Group. Then in 2009 he signed an unsuccessful two-single major label deal with Universal. However his breakout moment would be when he was featured on E-40's single "Function" along with YG and Iamsu!. Since that time Problem has worked with the various artists such as Jamie Foxx, Game, Kendrick Lamar, Bobby V, 9th Wonder, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle, Warren G, Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, Jim Jones, Travis Barker, and John Legend among many others. Over his career Problem has released seven mixtapes. On February 13, 2013, Problem released a collaborative mixtape with Iamsu! titled Million Dollar Afro with guest appearances from Juvenile, Too Short and Omarion.