Jin Au-Yeung, who performs under the stage name MC Jin, is a Chinese-American hip hop rapper, songwriter and actor. Growing up as an overseas Chinese, he decided to reside permanently in Hong Kong. Because of his multicultural background, he is fluent in both Cantonese and English. Back in the United States, he was the first Asian solo rapper to be signed to a major record label.

Jin was born Jin Au-Yeung on June 4, 1982 in Miami, Florida. He was raised in Miami by his Chinese parents who ran their own restaurant.

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