It appears the “Turn Down for What” rapper, Lil Jon, is taking on the bodybuilding world. On Monday, September 1, the rapper competed in the annual Muscle Beach championship at Venice Beach in Los Angeles.
The 54-year-old Grammy rapper competed in the Men’s Physique Master’s Over 45 category and took home third place. He shows off his impressive physique, flexing his biceps and sporting a big smile over his fitness competition debut.
His trainer, Jay Galvin, posted about Lil Jon’s win on Instagram and revealed that he took part in the competition coming straight off a plane. According to his interview with ABC7 LA, Lil Jon said winning third place isn’t as important as having changed his lifestyle.
“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,” he told reporters.
“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.”
Many congratulated Lil Jon on his achievement and his new physique, as he’s been posting his journey in the gym on his Instagram page.
“Exactly! He is winning by working on developing a longer, healthier life!” saidlil j one commentor.
Another added, “I’m so glad to see rappers from this era embracing the healthy lifestyle- a lot of us didn’t make it out alive!”
Along his journey, Lil Jon revealed the secret to losing weight and staying in shape is all about a good diet. As well as one of the crucial things being walking on a treadmill, as he says in one of his videos, “Incline 15. Speed 2-3mph. It’ll melt the fat off your body. Do it, do it, do it. Yeah!”
