Ice Cold Jay” Allen is an American rapper from Muskegon Heights, MI He grew up in one of the toughest parts of the city and was easily drawn to the streets. Jay habitually found himself getting in trouble as a youth. His mom decided that a change of atmosphere would be best for him to refrain from any more problems. His family moved to Oklahoma City where he attended high school. In high school he discovered his love for rap music. He began to rap in the cypher on the block and freestyle with friends all the time.