Lil Jon has taken up bodybuilding and secured 3rd place in the “Muscle Beach Fitness Competition”

The "Turn Down For What" Atlanta legend is the first musician to participate in the annual Labor Day pose-off event in Venice Beach.

The “King of Crunk” wins third place in the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Contest

Lil Jon participated in his inaugural fitness competition, securing third place in the Men's Physique Master's Over 45 category at the Muscle Beach Championship in Los Angeles.

Lil Jon has recently participated in fitness and physique competitions, making his first appearance at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championships, where he secured third place in the Men's Physique Master's Over 45 category. This represents a major transformation for the 54-year-old rapper, who has been committed to a healthier lifestyle for the past two years, focusing on high-protein, low-carb diets and consistent workouts.

Lil Jon might want to rethink his small stage name following his surprising result at the annual Muscle Beach championship in Venice Beach, L.A. The 53-year-old, Grammy-winning “Get Low” MC secured the third place trophy in the Men’s Physique Masters Over 45 category on Monday (Sept. 1).

Appearing incredibly ripped due to his extensive fitness journey, Jon lifted weights, flexed, and posed alongside top competitors while displaying his winner’s medallion in an impressive Instagram video from the competition. “3RD PLACE! ALHAMDULLIAH. THANKS TO ALL THAT SUPPORTED ME ON THIS JOURNEY!!” he wrote.

“It’s been a lot physically, just in the gym, dedication, eating, focus. I’m winning just by being here and changing my lifestyle, mentally and physically,” During the competition, Lil Jon mentioned in an interview with ABC 7. “One of the things I hope is that I can be an inspiration to so many people who say, ‘Oh, I don’t have time. I can’t do it.’ If I can do it, then you can do it too.”

The yearly Labor Day event at Venice Beach, known as the world's premier outdoor bodybuilding show, is exclusively for amateurs. Participants from across the globe gather at this iconic beach to compete in various categories such as bodybuilding, physique, bikini, and wellness.

Over the past year, Lil Jon has been sharing his wellness journey, showcasing videos of fasting cardio, his remarkable pull-up abilities, and incredibly muscular triceps. Alongside his commitment to a healthy diet and regular exercise, Jon has also been nurturing his mind with two albums of guided meditations, 2024’s Total Meditation and Manifest Abundance: Affirmation of Personal Growth. He collaborated with Peloton last summer for a new Artist Series, integrating his music into six of the workout company’s live classes, including cycling, tread, row, meditation, and strength.