J. Stalin
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Smith in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jovan Smith |
| Born | January 25, 1983 |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | SMC |
Jovan Smith (born January 25, 1983), better known by his stage name J. Stalin (also J Stalin or J-Stalin), is an American rapper from the Cypress Village housing projects in West Oakland. In 2007, he signed to Zoo Entertainment Production Company run by artist Mekanix, who described his style as a variant of hyphy known as "Go".