Charles Jones, Jr.
Photo Credit: Richmond Free Press
Charles Jones, III (Young Prince Charles)
Photo Credit: Richmond Free Press
About Richmond's Honorary Street Name Designations
Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
Charles Jones, Jr. and Charles Jones, III
A Richmond native, Charles Jones, Jr. led a 30-year career in the entertainment field, which included the promotion and production of recordings for up-and-coming singers and rappers from the Richmond area.
Of all the artists under his mentorship, Charles Jones, Jr. was most proud of guiding his son, Charles Jones, III, known professionally as "Young Prince Charles," to a successful entertainment career as a rapper. Young Prince Charles wrote his first rap at age 6, and by age 7, had his first public performance at the Landmark Theater. According to Katrina K. Jones – wife of Charles Jr. and mother of Charles III – before the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Mr. Jones was booking approximately 200 performances for Young Prince Jones each year.
Charles Jones, Jr., also known as "Baby Charles," passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2022, at the age of 47.
In recognition of their contributions to the entertainment life of the city of Richmond, Richmond City Council passed legislation authorizing an Honorary Street Name Designation for both father and son.
Designation Area:
The 1100 block of Randolph Street, in honor of Charles Jones, Jr., and his son, Charles Jones, III.
Download the Council Ordinance:
Learn more about this Honorary Street Designation by downloading a copy of the legislation. The Council Ordinance below is in PDF format:
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