Lil Jon Shares Story Behind His Iconic Sunglasses Look

WHO:

TMZ - Lil Jon, Grammy-winning rapper, is the subject of the story.

WHAT:

TMZ - Lil Jon reveals that his signature sunglasses look has a painful backstory involving a needle to the eyeball.

NY Post - Lil Jon shares the story in his new memoir titled "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

WHEN:

NY Post - The memoir "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me" is set to be released on Tuesday.

(UPDATED October 16, 2026 17:04 UTC)

Lil Jon, the Grammy-winning rapper, has opened up about the painful backstory behind his signature sunglasses look, which involves a needle to the eyeball. He shares this shocking tale in his upcoming memoir titled "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me." Fans can look forward to the release of the memoir on Tuesday.