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Coco Jones

Coco Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her work in contemporary R&B and for early roles in Disney projects.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Coco Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress known for her R&B music and Disney-to-television career. Her work reaches Canadian audiences through global pop culture and streaming platforms.

Early life

Born Courtney Michaela Ann Jones in Columbia, South Carolina, and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, she began performing as a child. Early exposure through Disney and Radio Disney helped build her public profile.

Music career

Jones released music through Hollywood Records and later Def Jam. Her 2022 EP *What I Didn’t Tell You* and the single “ICU” became a breakout hit, leading to a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. Her debut album *Why Not More?* followed in 2025.

Acting career

She appeared in the Disney Channel film *Let It Shine* and later gained wider attention for playing Hilary Banks in Peacock’s *Bel-Air*. The role introduced her to a new generation of viewers.

In short

  • Stage name of Courtney Michaela Ann Jones
  • Breakthrough with 2022 EP *What I Didn’t Tell You* and single “ICU”
  • Grammy winner for Best R&B Performance
  • Known for roles in *Let It Shine* and *Bel-Air*
Canadian angle

Coco Jones is relevant to Canadian readers through her prominence in global R&B and pop culture, including music recognition and television roles that reach Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Coco Jones?
Coco Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress best known for her R&B music and her roles in Disney and television projects.
What is Coco Jones known for musically?
She is known for songs such as “ICU” and for her EP *What I Didn’t Tell You* and album *Why Not More?*.
What acting roles is Coco Jones known for?
She is known for *Let It Shine* and for playing Hilary Banks in *Bel-Air*.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Jones
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, genres, years active, labels, debut album, and relationship information.
  2. Coco Jones official site — https://www.therealcocojones.com/bio/
    Supports: Career overview, signing with High Standardz/Def Jam, EP *What I Didn’t Tell You*, “ICU,” Grammy win, and debut album *Why Not More?*.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4636131/
    Supports: Birth details, early career, Disney Channel work, and signing with Def Jam Recordings.