JoJo (singer)
A vocal and versatile safety who anchored two different Super Bowl-winning defenses while becoming a powerful leader for social justice.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American singer and songwriter·Birthday: December 20·Millennials
Biography
Malcolm Jenkins built a career defined by intelligent play, relentless versatility, and a voice that resonated far beyond the hash marks. Drafted by the New Orleans Saints, he quickly transitioned from cornerback to safety, using his football IQ to become the quarterback of the defense. He earned his first Super Bowl ring with the Saints in his rookie season. A free-agent move to Philadelphia cemented his legacy; he became the heart of the Eagles' defense, a three-time team captain, and a central figure in their Super Bowl LII victory. Off the field, Jenkins was arguably more impactful. He co-founded the Players Coalition, leveraging his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform and racial equality, often engaging in direct dialogue with lawmakers and ensuring athlete activism remained at the forefront of the national conversation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
JoJo was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When JoJo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
JoJo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won Super Bowl XLIV with the New Orleans Saints and Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Selected to three Pro Bowls and named a first-team All-Pro in 2010.
- Co-founded the Players Coalition, which secured over $100 million in NFL funding for social justice initiatives.
- Received the NFL's prestigious Byron 'Whizzer' White Award for outstanding community service.
Did You Know?
He started a production company, Listen Up Media, which focuses on creating content about social justice.
He wrote a weekly column for The Philadelphia Inquirer during the 2020 season.
He was a standout track athlete in college, competing in the hurdles and relays for Ohio State.
“My purpose is bigger than football.”
