Jonathan McDaniel

For the rapper formerly known as Lil' J, see Young Jeezy.
Jonathan McDaniel
Born Jonathan Richard McDaniel
(1985-05-17) May 17, 1985
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Years active 2001 — present
Children Aiza Jae McDaniel


Jonathan McDaniel (born May 17, 1985 in Los Angeles California), known as Lil' J, is an American actor and rapper. He is best known for his role as Devon Carter (Raven's boyfriend) on the hit Disney Channel show That's So Raven as well as German Vega on VH1's Hit the Floor.

Career

In 2002, he came on the music scene with his debut single "It's the Weekend" from his debut album All About J. He later released a follow-up album the next year titled Back 2 J which featured the single "Baby Girl."

During this period, he started his acting career, landing his noteworthy role on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. He also appeared in the film "Nora's Hair Salon" which starred Jenifer Lewis and Tatyana Ali in 2004. After the release of his studio albums on Hollywood Records, he left and joined 845 Entertainment/SMC Recordings, releasing his third album Back Like I Left Somethin' in 2006.[1]

McDaniel signed with London-based record label Transmission Records in 2009 and released his digital single 'London Girl' on May 16, 2010. In 2012, McDaniel starred in In the Hive to much acclaim. The film was shot in only 18 days.[2] In 2013, he joined the cast of VH1's new series Hit the Floor. Jonathan has a daughter name Aiza Jae McDaniel born on August 21, 2013.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Ring of Darkness Coordinator
2004 Nora's Hair Salon Leronne Video
2006 Da Jammies Mike Fresh Short film
2007 Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board Sam Sterling Television film
2007 South of Pico Fernando
2010 Kill Katie Malone Dixie
2010 Burning Palms Trey
2010 Detention T-Loc
2012 In the Hive Xavier "X" Keys Xtra
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003–2006 That's So Raven Devon Carter Recurring role
2009 Cougar Town Ryan Episode: "Pilot"
2013–present Hit the Floor German Vega Series regular
Web
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Aim High Derek Long Web series

Discography

Albums

Year Title
2002 All About J
2003 Back 2 J
2006 Back Like I Left Somethin'

Singles

Year Title
2001 "It's The Weekend"
2003 "Baby Girl"
2006 "I Know (When We First Met)"
2010 "'London Girl"
2013 "Birthday Feat. Fletcher & iE-Z"

References

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