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Lil Jon‘s hoping to encourage others to take their health seriously … pulling back the curtain on his own journey after his recent Muscle Beach competition!
The rapper told us all about it on “TMZ Live” in an interview airing Friday … saying he built his body through dedication and sacrifice … denying himself comforts he used to enjoy, like pizza and soda.
While LJ says he’s paid more attention to his health over the last decade — especially after a friend of his had triple bypass surgery — he really started to ramp it up in the run-up to his 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance with Usher.
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Jon says he wanted to look good for the cameras … and, he worked even harder with a trainer to slim down before the show. LJ says his trainer told him he’d do well at a bodybuilding contest — and, after the Super Bowl, they started to work on readying him for one.
ICYMI … Jon took third at Venice Beach’s 2025 Muscle Beach Championship in L.A. on Labor Day in the Men’s Physique Masters Over 45 category — and, the dude looks totally shredded.
The 53-year-old points out he’s able to sculpt his body like this while still touring, making music and being a father — so, he’s not accepting any excuses here!
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Jon’s aim is to educate the masses on health — especially people in the Black community — encouraging everyone age 40 and older to get blood work done to see what’s going on in their bodies.
Bottom line … Lil Jon’s not turning up in the same way he used to … Tune into “TMZ Live” to hear how the star gets outta his mind these days!
