The artist is set to release a new series titled Lil Jon Wants to Do What?
What We Know:
- The premise of the show will have Lil Jon providing “skeptical homeowners with unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute.” The shooting begins in Atlanta this month. HGTV has stated that Lil Jon and co-host Anitra push homeowners out of their comfort zones with ingenious renovations and ideas. Lil Jon has expressed that he doesn’t follow design trends and that he’d rather be a trendsetter.
- Lil Jon’s co-host Anitra Mecadon from the DIY Network. Mecadon has designed edgy restaurants, boutiques, and galleries for 10 years in Atlanta. She has a background in art and theatre, as well as having a degree in interior design. On Mega Dens, Anitra designs and builds rec room sanctuaries.
- The show will debut this summer and do tapings around Lil Jon’s hometown. One of Lil Jon’s ideas is building a fully decked-out speakeasy. He is the second rapper to get a home design. Vanilla Ice had a show about renovations in 2012.
- Home renovation shows are becoming increasingly popular, which highlights home flippers, contractors, and designers. Celebrities have made appearances on Celebrity IOU as well. Celebrity IOU is a show where A-list celebrities surprise people that have left a huge impact on their lives with renovations inside their homes. Jan Latman, president of HGTV, expressed that she was enthusiastic and excited for the show’s release.
Lil Jon is a Grammy award winner and recently turned 50 in January.
