Yung Joc
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Yung Joc earned his place in 2000s hip-hop history with a debut single that defined snap music. "It's Goin' Down" became a multi-platinum anthem, and his debut album went gold within months. He was one of the first artists signed to Bad Boy South, carrying Diddy's legacy into a new regional sound. His guest spot on "Buy U a Drank" gave him a number-one hit on the Hot 100, a rare feat for a featured artist at the time. Beyond chart success, he won BET's Rookie of the Year and Best New Artist awards, marking him as one of the most promising new acts of 2006. His transition from rapper to radio host and reality star shows a versatility that kept him relevant long after his peak chart years.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
RIAA Gold Certification
New Joc City certified Gold for 500,000 units sold.
RIAA Platinum Certification
It's Goin' Down certified Platinum for 1,000,000 units.
RIAA 2× Platinum Certification
Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin') certified 2× Platinum for 2,000,000 units.
Rankings & Lists
Billboard Hot 100 Year-End Chart
BET's Top 50 Rappers of the 2000s
VH1's 40 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of the 2000s
Magazine Covers
XXL Magazine
2006
Freshman Class
Vibe Magazine
September 2006
Yung Joc: The New King of Snap
The Source Magazine
August 2006
Yung Joc: Atlanta's Next
Records & Feats
First artist signed to Bad Boy South to have a top-10 Hot 100 single
Yung Joc's It's Goin' Down was the first release from Bad Boy South to crack the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three.