A scream may have killed Howard Dean's career, but when Lil Jon shouted "Yeah!" on the Usher hit of the same name, a rap superstar was born. Dirty South denizen Lil Jon is already the self-proclaimed King of Crunk -- his jewel-encrusted cup runneth over with his signature drink. After his new album Crunk Juice, named for the elixir he describes as "liquid Viagra," drops this week, he may expand his royal reign even further.

Though it's hard to grab the ladies' attention when you're standing next to Usher, Lil Jon has his own way with women. In this Dirty Dozen Q&A, he talks about teenage trips to the strip club, what really makes him go "Yeah!" and the real reason for his strong sense of Southern pride.

1. When was your first time, and what were the circumstances?

Lil Jon: My first time was with my then girlfriend in my mom's basement, I think. It sure wasn't her first time. (Laughs) She said I did a good job, but she could have been lying.

2. Are girls better down South?

LJ: They have the biggest booties. L.A.'s have the fake tits, but we've got the big booties.

3. What do you look for in a girl?

LJ: They've got to have the ass. I'm attracted to the ass.

4. Do you ever talk dirty in bed? Do you like it when ladies do?

LJ: I do, definitely.

5. What makes you go "Yeah!" in the bedroom?

LJ: Head, man. Head.

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