Demun Jones- Here Are 10 Facts You Didnt Know About Him

Publish date: 2024-05-17

Country and hip hop music are two different musical cultures, but here is Demun Jones, the Jones County, Georgia-based musician, a man that infuses both genres of music together, clearly sets himself apart from the rest of the flock.

while growing up in Jones County, the country rap singer had a brother and an uncle who introduced him to rock ‘n’ roll and southern rock music but got the inspiration to write a song about his own hometown after listening to NWA’s straight outta Compton.

Since then, his music has been an infusion of country lyrics with hip-hop tones. To show respect to the genre, he named his 2020 EP “country rap”. The EP released on 20th October 2020, has 5 tracks; country rap, we them boys, billy jean, country first, and enemy.

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Brief Biography of Demun Jones

The country rap singer was born as the third in a family of 6 kids and raised in Jones County, Georgia. His exact date of birth is unknown. He has kept much of his private life under wraps. So, details regarding his family are sketchy. However, from the little that is known about his childhood, is that his oldest brother Chris, his mother Cheryl, and his uncles were phenomenal in his journey to music.

They introduced him to the music of Led Zapelin, AC DC, Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and The Allman Brothers Band. The exposure he had to music at a tender age made him fall in love with hip-hop and fascinated by breakdancing. But it was NWA’s straight outta Compton that pushed him into music; writing his first song at 15. The inspiration he got was part of what made him write a song about his hometown.

Today, his musical career is blossoming; surrounded by his beautiful wife Kelly Jones and two amazing girls.

Here are 10 facts you didn’t know about him.

10 Demun Jones Facts You Know Nothing About

1. He discovered NWA and Rap Music at 10

Born and brought up in Jones County, he grew up drawing inspiration from different genres of music, from country and southern rock to Marvin Gaye and Motown, but it was NWA, the notorious set of gangster rappers that is synonymous with rappers like Eazy E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube that set him on course for a musical journey at 10.

2. Demun Jones Replaced Brooks Buford In The Rock/Rap Group Rehab.

When Brooks Buford left the singing group, Danny Boone maintained the group’s name and invited Demun Jones to join the renewed group. He spent 10 years with the group, with contributions to songs and vocals like Graffiti the World (2005) and Welcome Home (2010).

3. They Nicknamed Him Demon

Because of the aggressiveness and energy he displays, his pairs and pals from way back nicknamed him Demon.

4. He Wrote A Song In 2016 To Honor His Hometown

Following his exposure to hip-hop culture, the singer got the muse to write a song titled “My Town” in commemoration of his hometown of Jones County. The song is off his Beast 2016 album, includes tracks like; truck music, bronco, the pit, give ’em hell, highway in my blood, and so wonderful among others.

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5. Demun Jones’ Net Worth  

According to various media reports, allegedly, the singer has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. He made the money from his musical career involving projects like album releases, musical tours, and his social media platforms. However, it is not really clear how much he made from each of the listed areas. One thing is certain though, he has been in the music scene for quite some time now, so the net worth is expected.

6. He Allegedly Have Twin Daughters

There isn’t much information about his family, but from what is available, the American country rap singer allegedly has two twin daughters; Lyrics and Sissy. He got the adorable twin girls from his marriage with Kelly Jones. He got married to her in 2009. And because of his devotion to family life, his Instagram page is always full of pictures of his beautiful wife and twin daughters.

7. Demun Jones Owns An Online Merchandise Store

Asides from his growing music career, the singer also makes money from his online merchandise store. The store sells stuff like; t-shirts, hoodies, hats, music, ladies’ apparel, and accessories.

8. He Got Eliminated from Xvoice Season 6

He contested in the popular American musical talent hunt Xvoice season 6; initially joined Team Jay, but later shifted to Team Danger. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to the last rounds. He got knocked out of the talent hunt show at the battle rounds.

9. He Inspired The Radio Station WAAC 92.9 Fm All American Country To Win An Award

The help he rendered to a friend Dave Stone (AKA Kraken) in setting up an all country rap playlist to be aired on WAAC 92.9 Fm All American Country; lead the radio station to win The Country Radio of The Year Award during the Georgia Country Music Awards. Dave gave credit to him for promoting the show, which leads to the station being picked over 250 others in that category.

10. His Height

Even though his height is unknown, his pictures suggest he is not over 5 feet tall.

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