Jovan Camaran Campbell (born November 13, 1990), better known by his stage name Jibbs, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 2006 hit single " Chain Hang Low". Jibbs's only other song that charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 was "

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Biography

Jibbs was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He began rapping at a young age in order to impress his older brother DJ Beatz who, at this time, gained notoriety thanks to his collaboration with high-profile St. Louis rappers such as

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. Jibbs subsequently signed with

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and released his debut album '' Jibbs feat. Jibbs'' on October 24, 2006. His debut single from the album, "Chain Hang Low", became the most downloaded rap song in August 2006. In 2007, after filming the music video for "Smile", he took part in the Price of Fame tour with Bow Wow and Lloyd. In November 2008, Jibbs signed to

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. In June 2012, Jibbs released a free album titled ''Back 2 The American Dream''.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

* ''Round One'' (2009; hosted by DJ Twin) * ''Round Two'' (2011; hosted by DJ Twin & DJ 1Hunnit)

Singles

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1990 births Living people 21st-century American male musicians 21st-century American rappers African-American male rappers 21st-century American male rappers Midwest hip-hop musicians Pop rappers Rappers from St. Louis