Growing up in the streets gave Notorious Outlaw Jako James (Gerald Shepard) something to rap about, making the lyrics of his songs hit like championship punches delivering the real goods to his listeners. This thirty-something Shreveport, Louisiana native is no stranger to the rap arena. Notorious Outlaw Jako James has been rapping for over a decade and actively involved in the industry for 10 years. That experience has just exploded on the scene with his second album entitled