OJ da Juiceman

{{Infobox musical artist

| image = OJ da Juiceman.jpg

| caption = Williams in 2022

| name = OJ da Juiceman

| background = solo_singer

| birth_name = Otis Williams Jr.

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|11|23}}

| origin = East Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

| genre = {{hlist|Southern hip hop|trap}}

| occupation = Rapper

| years_active = 2003–present

| label = 32 Entertainment, 101 Distribution

| website = [http://1017bricksquad.com/artist/oj-da-juiceman/ 1017: OJ Da Juiceman]

}}

Otis Williams Jr. (born November 23, 1981{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p1059918|pure_url=yes}}|title=OJ Da Juiceman > Biography|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|year=2009|publisher=allmusic|access-date=July 15, 2009}}), better known by his stage name OJ da Juiceman, is an American rapper. He was formerly signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records. OJ da Juiceman is also the founder of vanity label 32 Entertainment.

Personal life

= Early life =

Otis Williams Jr. was raised by a single mother in East Atlanta, Georgia.{{cite web |first=Michael |last=Harris |url=http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/26/oj-da-juiceman-speaks-on-gucci-jeezy-wacka-flocka/ |title=HHWired Exclusive: OJ Da Juiceman Speaks On Gucci, Jeezy & Wacka Flocka |publisher=HipHopWired.com |date=January 26, 2010 |access-date=March 5, 2010 }} During the early 1990s, Williams met fellow Southern rapper Gucci Mane who lived in the same apartment buildings with whom he would later collaborate as OJ da Juiceman. Juiceman began his music career with "Never Again Records", widely known for their 2004 Summer spin-off hit "Black Tee". Following the creation of his own label 32 Entertainment, he partnered up with Gucci Mane CEO of So Icey Entertainment. OJ released 6 mixtapes under 32 Entertainment and has been featured on many underground mixtapes featuring various artists.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/oj-da-juiceman-arrested-gun-drug-charges| title=OJ da Juiceman Arrested in Kentucky on Gun and Drug Charges| website=Complex Networks| language=en |accessdate=May 11, 2022}}

Music career

= 2006–2010: ''The Otha Side of the Trap'' =

OJ da Juiceman was shot eight times on April 4, 2009, and performed a show that same week. The shooting has since left him with a permanent limp.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/how-21-rappers-responded-to-near-death-experiences/oj-da-juiceman|title=OJ Da Juiceman – How 21 Rappers Responded To Near-Death Experiences – Complex|author=Insanul Ahmed|work=Complex|access-date=March 9, 2015}} After releasing over a dozen mixtapes hosted by such DJs as DJ Drama, Trap-a-Holics, DJ Holiday, DJ 5150, OJ da Juiceman founded the vanity label 32 Entertainment and signed to the Asylum Records in 2009. OJ's Asylum debut, The Otha Side of the Trap, contained both new tracks and previously released mixtape tracks. The album included the single "I'm Gettin' Money" and another that featured Gucci Mane, "Make tha Trap Say Aye". OJ also appeared on Jadakiss's single "Who's Real" and R. Kelly's "Supaman High" and has a mixtape with DJ Holiday called Alaska in Atlanta.{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1613026/20090601/jadakiss.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090608001430/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1613026/20090601/jadakiss.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 8, 2009|title=OJ Da Juiceman Hits NYC For Jadakiss' Biker-Heavy 'Who's Real' Video|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=June 1, 2009|publisher=MTV News|access-date=July 15, 2009}}{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615678/20090710/story.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717015030/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1615678/20090710/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 17, 2009|title=R. Kelly Wants To 'Conquer' Competition With Lil Wayne Before LP|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=July 10, 2009|work=Mixtape Daily|publisher=MTV News|access-date=July 15, 2009}}

= 2010–present: ''The Otis Williams Jr. Story'' =

OJ's second album was revealed to be titled The Otis Williams Jr. Story. In 2011 & 2012 OJ released a slew of mixtapes, while he promoted his independent label 32 Entertainment. His most recent mixtape was 6 Ringz 2 (The Playoffs Edition) released on March 2, 2013. The mixtape featured guest appearances from Young Scooter, Gorilla Zoe and others. Production was handled by Lex Luger, Metro Boomin, and 808 Mafia.{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/mixtape-oj-da-juiceman-6-ringz-2|title=Mixtape: OJ Da Juiceman "6 Ringz 2"|author=Edward Monahan|work=Complex|access-date=March 9, 2015}} After getting in a Twitter feud with Gucci Mane in September 2013, OJ Da Juiceman revealed he had never been officially signed to 1017 Brick Squad.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OjDaJuiceman32/status/376588281494126592|title=Otis Williams Jr. on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=March 9, 2015}} On September 20, 2013, OJ da Juiceman revealed that The Otis Williams Jr. Story would be released digitally on November 23, 2013, by 32 Entertainment.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OjDaJuiceman32/status/381145065206611968|title=Otis Williams Jr. on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=March 9, 2015}} On February 11, 2014, OJ da Juiceman released the mixtape "Alaska in Atlanta 2" Hosted by DJ Holiday.{{cite web|url=http://orangemixtapes.com/mixtape/O/225/985-oj-da-juiceman-alaska-in-atlanta-2.html|title=OJ Da Juiceman – Alaska In Atlanta 2|access-date=March 9, 2015}} On March 4, 2024, OJ da Juiceman was arrested for drug trafficking and gun charges after leading police on a car chase.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Joe |title=OJ da Juiceman Arrested on Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Charges |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/oj-da-juiceman-arrested-drug-trafficking-firearm-charges |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}