Jay Smooth (real name John Randolph) is an American hip-hop radio personality, cultural commentator, and videoblogger. He was born on June 6, 1971, in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. He is the founder and host of the hip-hop video blog "Ill Doctrine," which provides social and political commentary on issues related to race, culture, and music. Jay Smooth has also been a longtime radio DJ, hosting various hip-hop shows on New York radio stations such as WBAI and WFMU. He is known for his insightful commentary on the intersection of hip-hop culture and social justice issues, and his videos have become widely shared on social media platforms.
