John David Jackson aka Fabolous, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York City. Jackson's career began when he was a senior in high school and ended up rapping live on American record producer and music executive DJ Clue's radio show, then on Hot 97. Jackson was subsequently signed by DJ Clue to his label Desert Storm, and later secured a distribution deal with Elektra Records. Fabolous' first release, Ghetto Fabolous (2001), spawned the hit singles "Can't Deny It" and "Young'n (Holla Back)", which led Jackson to prominence. His second release was 2003's Street Dreams, which was supported by two Top 10 singles "Can't Let You Go" and "Into You".

IIn January and March 2003, Fabolous was arrested for possessing an unlicensed gun in his car. His bodyguard later showed proof of ownership for the gun.

He was shot in his right leg on the morning of October 17, 2006, in Manhattan after exiting Justin's, a restaurant owned by Sean "Diddy" Combs. Fabolous was treated at a local hospital and was released eight days later.

On March 29, 2018, Fabolous was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his partner Emily Bustamante.

On October 10, 2018 Fabolous was indicted by a grand jury in New Jersey on four felony charges of domestic assault. The charges stem from the incident which occurred in March 2018 when Fabolous was accused of physically attacking the mother of his children, Emily Bustamante.

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