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Sticky Fingaz has developed a career spanning decades across music, film, and television, evolving from a multi-platinum recording artist to an actor, director, and entrepreneur.
Sticky Fingaz was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., who signed Onyx on his label JMJ Records, provided that Sticky would be in the group.
Sticky Fingaz was associated with the label Def Jam for several releases, with his group Onyx having three albums released through the label.
Sticky Fingaz has been associated with Universal Records, notably for his solo album "Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones."
Sticky Fingaz is associated with D3 Entertainment, indicating involvement in various entertainment projects and productions.
Sticky Fingaz's production company, Major Independents, was responsible for the hip hopera films "A Day in the Life" and "Caught On Tape,"
Sticky Fingaz founded Boomdizzle, an online music collaboration platform.
Sticky Fingaz's films, "A Day in the Life" and "Caught On Tape," were released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
Kirk 'Sticky Fingaz' Jones opened K. Jones & Company, a holding company that develops strategy and brand building in the culture.
Sticky Fingaz was unanimously voted to be President of the newly formed Hunger Aid Foundation on August 12, 2020.
Kirk Jones, known professionally as Sticky Fingaz, originated from Brooklyn, New York, born on November 3, 1973. His early life included growing up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and later moving to Bloomfield, New Jersey, before settling in South Jamaica, Queens, with his cousin Fredro Starr. His musical journey began when he was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., leading to his integration into Onyx. This collaboration resulted in the release of three successful albums on JMJ Records, including the multi-platinum debut “Bacdafucup” in 1993, notably featuring the single “Slam.”
Transitioning beyond music, Sticky Fingaz embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album, “Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones,” in 2001. This concept album showcased a hip-hopera narrative, earning critical acclaim for its creative and substantial content. His acting career commenced in 1993 with Forest Whitaker’s HBO drama “Strapped.” Over the years, he has appeared in more than 80 films and television shows. Key acting roles include “Tyrone” in “Next Friday” (2000), Jeremy in “Flight of the Phoenix” (2004), and “Blade” in the television series “Blade: The Series” (2006). He also assumed recurring roles in series such as “The Shield” (2002-2006) and “Empire” (2016-2017).
Further expanding his creative endeavors, Sticky Fingaz ventured into filmmaking as a writer, producer, and director. He notably created two “hip hopera” films, “A Day in the Life” (2009) and “Caught On Tape” (2013), released through Lionsgate Home Entertainment via his production company, Major Independents. In 2019, he released “It’s About T.I.M.E.,” a digital album movie that chronicled his life story. Beyond entertainment, he was appointed President of the Hunger Aid Foundation in 2020 and established K. Jones & Company in 2021, an enterprise focused on strategy and brand development within the cultural sector.
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