Justin Joseph Arrington (Born March 13, 1986), is an American rapper better known by his stage name John Jay. Born and raised in Houston Texas, John Jay is the youngest of 5 children from Hugh, a High school Algebra teacher and Olivia, a Stand up Comedian. He developed a taste for music after witnessing his mother on stage for the first time at the age of 12. he became fascinated with the songs the DJ Played as she walked on and off the stage. He learned more from music by the long road trips the family would take as his mother did gigs in small cities around the country. He was well-educated as a child who kept mostly to himself. His parents exposed him to a diverse array of subjects and taught him to how to express his creativity which was highly encouraged