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Following Nelly's breakthrough in 2001, one of his fellow group members in the St. Lunatics, Ali, signed with Nelly's label Universal. That same year, Ali introduced himself to the masses on the debut St. Lunatics album, Free City (also released by Universal), and returned shortly after with his debut album in early 2002. The album featured contributions from Nelly and the other St. Lunatics as well as production work by Jason "Jay E" Epperson and Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam. ~ Jason Birchmeier, RoviRelated Videos:
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Ali (rapper)
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| Birth name | Ali Jones |
| Born | July 13, 1971 St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, pop rap |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Derrty Entertainment, Universal Records |
| Associated acts | St. Lunatics, Nelly, Big Gipp |
This article is about American rapper previously part of St. Lunatics. For French rapper previously part of French rap group Lunatic, see Ali (French rapper). For Dutch rapper of Moroccan origin, see Ali B.
Ali Jones (born July 13, 1971), better known by his stage name Ali is an American rapper and member of the hip hop group St. Lunatics.
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Career
Ali was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He formed the St. Louis rap group the St. Lunatics, joining Nelly, Murphy Lee, Kyjuan and City Spud. Since then Ali has appeared on every Nelly album except Suit (2004). He is also the president of Nelly's record label, Derrty Entertainment. Ali released a solo studio album, Heavy Starch, in 2002. As Ali & Gipp he released Kinfolk on August 14, 2007 with Big Gipp of the Dungeon Family's Goodie Mob. He is now working on the St. Lunatics' second studio album, entitled City Free due for release Fall 2010.
Personal life
Ali was arrested in Hazelwood, Missouri on October 14, 2006 for assault and property damage after he was stopped for driving with an expired license.[1]
Ali has 4 children: Ashley Jones (1992), Ali K. Jones Jr. (1995), Heaven-Li Jones (2001), and Wisdom Jones (2009).
In 2010 Ali gota divorce from his wife Lillian Jones. He since re-married to Ashley Nichols. They currently live in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Discography
Studio albums
- Heavy Starch (2002)
Mixtapes
- The Champ Iz Here (2010)
- So St. Louis (2010)
Collaboration albums
- Free City (with St. Lunatics) (2001)
- Who's the Boss (with St. Lunatics) (2006)
- Kinfolk (with Big Gipp, as Ali & Gipp) (2007)
- City Free (with St. Lunatics) (2011)
Singles
As lead artist
- 2002: "Breathe In, Breathe Out" (featuring St. Lunatics)
- 2002: "Boughetto" (featuring Murphy Lee)
As featured artist
- 2002: "Air Force Ones" (Nelly featuring Kyjuan, Murphy Lee & Ali)
- 2005: "Grillz" (Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp & Brandi Williams)
Collaborative singles
- 2001: "Midwest Swing" (with St. Lunatics)
- 2001: "Summer in the City" (with St. Lunatics)
- 2006: "Go 'Head" (Ali & Gipp featuring Nelly & Chocolate Tai)
- 2006: "N' da Paint" (Ali & Gipp featuring Nelly)
- 2007: "Almost Made Ya" (Ali & Gipp featuring LeToya)
- 2010: "Money Talks" (with St. Lunatics featuring Birdman)
- 2010: "Go" (with Nelly & Talib Kweli)
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