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Renowned American rapper and producer, Lil Jon, has embarked on a transformative journey by officially embracing Islam at the esteemed King Fahad Mosque in Los Angeles, California. Amidst a gathering of devout worshippers, Lil Jon publicly declared his conversion during a visit to the mosque on Friday, marking a significant moment in his spiritual evolution.

A widely circulated video on social media captured the iconic rapper reciting the shahada, the foundational creed of Islam, in both Arabic and English, under the guidance of the mosque's imam. Born Jonathan H. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972, Lil Jon rose to prominence for his influential contributions to the hip-hop subgenre during the early 2000s.

With a substantial social media following exceeding 1 million, Lil Jon's recent foray into meditation music has attracted considerable attention. Following in the footsteps of American writer and activist Shaun King, Lil Jon's conversion adds to a growing list of notable personalities embracing Islam during the auspicious first week of Ramadan.

Days before, Professor Henry Klassen, a distinguished ophthalmology professor at the University of California and an alumnus of Pittsburgh University, has embraced Islam. Inspired by the resilience of the people of Gaza, Professor Klassen, renowned for his groundbreaking work in stem cell research and retinal reconstruction, underwent a profound spiritual transformation.

After publicly reciting the shahada alongside a respected scholar, Professor Klassen adopted a new name for himself, Abdul Haqq, symbolizing his commitment to truth and knowledge. His journey into Islam reflects a deeper connection to faith and a newfound sense of purpose.

Shaun King, an American writer and activist, has been in the news again this past week for his recent conversion to Islam, which he did along with his wife. King, wearing a keffiyeh, and his wife Dr Rai King, both embraced Islam at a community centre in Texas one day before the start of Ramadan, with Omar Suleiman, a well-known imam, by their side. He had shared a video on Facebook of himself and his wife affirming their faith by reciting the shahada at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center in Irving, Texas.