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Lil Jon reveals freak accident that left him wearing sunglasses all…

The Grammy winner tells the story in his memoir, out Tuesday; the sunglasses, it turns out, were never just a fashion choice.

On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:04 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “Lil Jon reveals freak accident that left him wearing sunglasses all the time”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11:04 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.

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New York PostLil Jon reveals freak accident that left him wearing sunglasses all the time

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: Lil Jon says a freak accident is the reason he wears sunglasses all the time, and he tells the story in his new memoir.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe book is called "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me," and it comes out on Tuesday, according to the New York Post.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the shades were never a look. They were medical, and the whole internet just assumed it was a brand.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI'd argue every story this morning needs a pair of sunglasses. The pumpkin should have had some.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe pumpkin is already off the air, Dale.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDale is trying to start a trend and he doesn't even have an account.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip is live in the field, and I'm told he did not bring sunglasses.