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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| name                = J-Pimp
| image               = J-Pimp at Boca Bob Recording Studio.JPG
| background          = solo_singer
| birth_name          = 
| alias               = 
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1984|09|20}}
| birth_place         = [[Boynton Beach, Florida]], [[United States of America|USA]]
| genre               = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]], [[Rap]], [[R&B]], [[Gangsta rap]]
| occupation          = [[Rapping|Rapper]]<br/> [[Record producer]]<br/> [[Singer-songwriter|Songwriter]]
| instrument          = [[Vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]], FL Studio
| years_active        = 2003–present
| label               = [[Independent record label|Independent]]</small><br/> D-Ploy Records (2003–present)
| website             = [http://www.thapimpofthasouth.20m.com/ ThaPimpOfThaSouth.com]
}}

'''Joél Célestin Filsaime''' (born September 20, 1984), also known as '''J-Pimp''', is an American [[rapper]]. He is based in [[West Palm Beach, Florida]]. He has released seven studio albums and recorded over 50 songs independently selling in the [[iTunes Store]], Best known for his [[Singer-songwriter|songwriting]] skills, [[Audio mixer|audio mixing]], and [[Master recording|mastering tracks]] produce a unique blending of hip-hop and chopper-style rap. His solo work is in several genres, including [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Hip hop soul|soul]], [[Gangsta rap|rap]], and freestyle rap.

On February 4, 2015., J-Pimp released his first solo single "Block Music" on his upcoming [[Mixtape|Mix Tape Vol.4]], as a free download on SoundClick, which reached #5 on [[Record chart|Bass Rap charts]].

==Early life==
===Career beginnings===
Joél Célestin Filsaime was born in [[Boynton Beach, Florida]] and raised in [[Delray Beach, Florida]] of [[Haitian]] descent. Following a serious [[Injury|football injury]] in the 9th, seriously consider rapping as a career. He developed his musical talent and taught himself how to record music from his home [[Recording studio|recording studio]]. On March 26, 2003., he founded his own record label D-Ploy Records. In 2014, he was established as one of the most successful [[Independent record label|independent record label]] owners in the world generating approximately $93,000.00 in annual revenue, since 2004.

His [[Commercial|commercial]] successful hit single ''Rise & Grind'' has gained insurmountable recognition [[Radio|on-air]] for his seemingly pristine lyrics and blended of English-based [[Haitian Creole|creole rap]] style.

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Year
!Award
!Nominated work
!Category
!Result
|-
| rowspan="2" |2005
| rowspan="2" |[[Billboard (magazine)]]
|The Average Joe
|Most Popular album of the Year
|{{nom}}
|-
|}

==Discography==
===Albums===
*2000: ''First Start''
*2001: ''Sunn Down''
*2002: ''Hectic World''
*2003: ''Pimp Wayz Vol.1''
*2005: ''The Average Joe''
*2012: ''Florida Finest''
*2014: ''Real Music''

==Musical style==
===Influences===
J-Pimp has stated that the artists who influenced the musical style he produces include B.G., [[Young Buck]], [[DMX (rapper)|DMX]], Master P, [[Dr. Dre]], [[Twista]], and [[Tupac Shakur|2Pac]].⏎
⏎
==Personal life==
In 2014, J-Pimp and Kompa band leader Elton "Degré" Mondesir was scheduled to go on tour in [[Haiti]]., got robbed at Shell's gas station in Hollywood blvd exit.

==Legal issues==
J-Pimp was arrested on December 27, 2010, for "reckless display of a firearm and discharging a firearm in public".<ref name=ELM>{{cite web|url=https://everybodylovesmiami.wordpress.com/tag/joel-filsaime-and-arrested/|title=Man shoots in air to quiet neighborhood party|publisher=WordPress.com|accessdate=29 May 2015}}</ref> He was released into his own custody at the county jail.<ref name=ELM/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Other websites==
{{Commons category|J-Pimp}}
*[http://www.thapimpofthasouth.20m.com/ ThaPimpOfThaSouth.com]
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/j-pimp-mn0002092301 J-Pimp] on [[Allmusic]]
*[http://www.mtv.com/artists/j-pimp J-Pimp] on [[MTV]]

{{Persondata
|NAME = Filsaime, Joél Célestin
|ALTERNATIVE NAMES = J-Pimp
|SHORT DESCRIPTION = rapper
|DATE OF BIRTH = September 20, 1984
|PLACE OF BIRTH = Delray Beach, Florida 
}}
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[[Category:1984 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:American rap musicians]]
[[Category:Hip hop musicians]]
[[Category:Haitian people]]