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American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, a foundational figure in Southern hip-hop and the New Orleans bounce scene.Born Terius Gray in New Orleans' Uptown 3rd Ward, Juvenile rose from local fame to national prominence in the late 1990s as a key artist on Cash Money Records. He gained massive success with the Hot Boys collective and his solo albums '400 Degreez' (1998) and 'Tha G-Code' (1999), defining Southern hip-hop with hits like 'Ha' and 'Back That Azz Up'. His career spans decades marked by chart success, label changes, and a strong influence on bounce music.

• Juvenile reportedly began dealing drugs as a teenager before turning seriously to rap as an alternative path.
• He was a core member of the hugely influential Hot Boys supergroup alongside Lil Wayne, B.G., and Turk, releasing the platinum album 'Guerrilla Warfare' (1999).
• His departure from Cash Money Records in the early 2000s involved a highly publicized and contentious legal dispute over royalties, though he later returned for periods.
• His iconic hit 'Back That Azz Up' (featuring Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne) became a cultural phenomenon and is consistently ranked among the greatest hip-hop songs ever.
• He was deeply affected by Hurricane Katrina, losing his home and relocating temporarily to Houston; his album 'Reality Check' (2006) addressed the disaster.
• He has continued releasing music independently and remains active, known for outspoken political and social commentary on issues affecting Black communities.