My Life in a Jar: The Book of SMO

Born in Southern California and raised in Middle Tennessee, John Lee Smith followed his childhood dream of becoming a star. While he never set out to become the Boss of the Sticks, he created a style of music for people like himself, earning the title King of the Kuntry. Nicknamed Smo by his childhood buddies, he grew up to become a pioneer in the country rap genre.

A captivating tale of coming-of-age, Smo shares his heartaches and successes from signing with a major record label to having ...