Courtney "Coco" Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Originally from Nashville, she started auditioning for entertainment roles at a young age. Her career gained momentum after appearing on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing (2010-2011). This exposure led to roles in Disney projects like the movie "Let It Shine" (2012) and the sitcom "Good Luck Charlie" (2012-2013).
Coco Jones was born on January 4, 1998, in Columbia, South Carolina.
At the age of nine, Coco Jones showcased her talent by competing on Radio Disney and gaining recognition for her song "Real You" in 2006.
Coco Jones's talent was showcased in 2009 when she was selected to perform live on "The Most Talented Kids" episode of "The Maury Povich Show."
Coco Jones began pursuing her music career and released her self-titled debut extended play in 2010.
Coco Jones began pursuing her music career and released her self-titled debut extended play in 2010.
In 2010, Coco Jones was the runner-up on season 3 of Radio Disney's "The Next Big Thing" and subsequently launched her debut project "Coco Jones." She also embarked on a concert tour promoting an anti-bullying message called "UBU-Stop the Bullying."
Coco Jones made a guest appearance on Disney Channel's television series "So Random!" in 2011.
Coco Jones starred as Roxie in the Disney Channel movie "Let It Shine" in June 2012. The film was a hit, becoming the most-watched Disney Channel Original Movie and the most-watched movie among kids and tweens that year. Jones, along with the rest of the main cast, delivered a performance at the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon before the movie's premiere.
Coco Jones signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and premiered her debut single, "Holla at the DJ," on Radio Disney on December 6, 2012.
Coco Jones appeared in the Disney film "Let It Shine" in 2012, marking a significant step in her acting career.
On March 12, 2013, Coco Jones released her extended play, "Made Of." She later toured with Mindless Behavior that same year.
Coco Jones parted ways with Hollywood Records in January 2014.
Coco Jones released a lyric video for her debut independent single, "Peppermint," on August 29, 2014.
Coco Jones officially released "Peppermint" on iTunes on September 4, 2014.
Coco Jones was featured in a Fanta commercial in July 2017.
Coco Jones appeared in the 1950s-era jazz film "Flock of Four" in April 2018.
Coco Jones released the song "Depressed" on September 3, 2019.
Coco Jones released her 8-track EP titled "H.D.W.Y." on September 20, 2019.
It was announced in August 2020 that Coco Jones would be starring in the holiday film "White Elephant" and the horror film "Vampires vs. the Bronx."
In September 2020, Coco Jones courageously shared her personal experiences with colorism within the entertainment industry, revealing that executives had deemed her not marketable enough after her role in "Let It Shine."
Coco Jones released the single "Hollyweird" in November 2020.
Coco Jones was cast as Hilary Banks in Peacock's dramatic reimagining of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," titled "Bel-Air," in September 2021.
"Bel-Air," the Peacock series in which Coco Jones stars as Hilary Banks, premiered in February 2022.
Coco Jones announced her new artist deal with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings on March 20, 2022.
Coco Jones released her major label debut single, "Caliber," on March 25, 2022, which served as the lead single for her upcoming EP, "What I Didn't Tell You."
Coco Jones released her major label debut EP, "What I Didn't Tell You," on November 4, 2022, following the release of the singles "Caliber" and "ICU."
Coco Jones signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2022 and achieved mainstream success with her single "ICU." The same year, she was cast in a leading role in the Peacock comedy series "Bel-Air."
Coco Jones released the deluxe edition of her EP, "What I Didn't Tell You," on January 20, 2023, featuring the single "Simple" and three additional tracks.
Coco Jones performed the National Anthem at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 6, 2024.