

JIGGSTAR








Artist Justin McKeel aka Jigg Star “The Truth”; is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and currently a hip-hop musician, rapper, and songwriter. Inspired by New Orleans natives & pioneers of New Orleans hip-hop Juvenile, Tim Smooth “the Knight from Kennedy Heights” & the late Soulja Slim which inspired his early rap battles. After listening to Soulja Slims’s
“Soulja fa Lyfe” he felt the epic street lifestyle of rap suited him. From there, Justin became known as “Jigg” and the New Orleans, Louisiana native knew what he was destined to become.
Born on April 23, 1980, and raised in the Kennedy Heights projects of New Orleans one of the roughest areas of the city he quickly had to adjust the addictive lifestyle of the streets. Justin was only 14 years old when he realized music was his calling. At 16, he wrote his first rap and he has been writing ever since, this time releasing music for his hip-hop tracks & mix-tapes.
Growing up in the streets of New Orleans quickly became his inspiration for the lyrics he rappedabout. The streets knew Justin as Jigg but it was a close friend by the name of Joey Queens the CEO of Trap Inc Music, that gave him the name “Star” which he combined to be called “Jigg Star
The Truth”. The streets of New Orleans is where he gained the experience and traveling with former Cash Money artist Juvenile & opening up shows for him is how he developed into a artist. under the watch of other local rappers in which he began to open up shows and travel with. What changed his music was the minor setback early in his career & the death of his a close family member which allowed him to become lyrically a stronger artist and one of the best at his craft. 'It changed everything, from his way of thinking, lyrical content and the way he viewed life along with the second chance at the opportunity of success in the name of Money
Hustla Music the label he co-created with his mentor Darryl“Big Sleep Da Chief” Walker. He stayed on course, immersing himself in the sounds of Tim Smooth, Scarface & Juvenile and the whole spectrum of hip-hop artists. Jigg Star has been working harder than ever, performing in local clubs and venues in his hometown of New Orleans. Through early mix-tape releases such as “The streets about a nigga
vol.1 & 2, No Feelings & Streets is Watching” which featured collaborations with his fellow Money Hustla Music artists. To date, Jigg Star is making the rounds promoting his new mix-tape “Hot 16” which is guaranteed to make everyone pay attention and gain new listeners. As a artist he can still make and create REAL music on every level. One last note that sticks close to his music is 'Not just to be the best, but the GREATEST & not to come second to anything at all. Money Hustla Music for Life.
