Juicy Jared

Jared Richard Herbert (born February 27, 1986), better known by his stage name Juicy Jared, is an American rapper, producer, songwriter, singer, and actor from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to his rap career, he is a member of the American rock and alternative band Diamond Wolf since 1999.

He is one of the best-selling artists of the 2000s decade. His collbaoration album with rapper Eminem was the best-selling worldwide album of 2008. He is currently signed to Interscope.

1986-1996: Early Life
In March of 1990, when Jared was four, his father was killed in a car accident while on tour with his band The Drumming Snakes.

1997-2002: Diamond Wolf
On February 26, 1997, The Drumming Snakes won their first GRAMMY Award for their 1996 song A Better Place. The song won Record of the Year. In their speech, they mentioned Jared's father, Richard, and his tragic death in 1990. The drum track on the song is an old recording of Richard playing and the song is a tribute.