Jonathan Richard McDaniel (born May 17, 1985), better known by his
stage name Lil J, is an American actor and rapper. He is best known
for his role as Devon Carter (Raven Baxter's boyfriend, and later
husband) on the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Raven's
Home, as well as German Vega on BET's Hit the Floor.In 2002, he came
on the music scene with his debut single "It's the Weekend" from his
debut album All About J. He later released a follow-up album the next
year titled Back 2 J, which featured the single "Baby Girl".During
this period, he started his acting career, landing his noteworthy role
on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. He also appeared in the
film Nora's Hair Salon which starred Jenifer Lewis and Tatyana Ali in
2004. After the release of his studio albums on Hollywood Records, he
left and joined 845 Entertainment/SMC Recordings, releasing his third
album Back Like I Left Somethin' in 2006.McDaniel signed with
London-based record label Transmission Records in 2009 and released
his digital single 'London Girl' on May 16, 2010. In 2012, McDaniel
starred in In the Hive to much acclaim. The film was shot in only 18
days. In 2013, he joined the cast of BET's new series Hit the Floor.
stage name Lil J, is an American actor and rapper. He is best known
for his role as Devon Carter (Raven Baxter's boyfriend, and later
husband) on the hit Disney Channel shows That's So Raven and Raven's
Home, as well as German Vega on BET's Hit the Floor.In 2002, he came
on the music scene with his debut single "It's the Weekend" from his
debut album All About J. He later released a follow-up album the next
year titled Back 2 J, which featured the single "Baby Girl".During
this period, he started his acting career, landing his noteworthy role
on the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. He also appeared in the
film Nora's Hair Salon which starred Jenifer Lewis and Tatyana Ali in
2004. After the release of his studio albums on Hollywood Records, he
left and joined 845 Entertainment/SMC Recordings, releasing his third
album Back Like I Left Somethin' in 2006.McDaniel signed with
London-based record label Transmission Records in 2009 and released
his digital single 'London Girl' on May 16, 2010. In 2012, McDaniel
starred in In the Hive to much acclaim. The film was shot in only 18
days. In 2013, he joined the cast of BET's new series Hit the Floor.
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