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B2K (Boys of the New Millennium) was an American
boy band A boy band is loosely defined as a vocal group consisting of young male singers, usually in their teenage years or in their twenties at the time of formation. Generally, boy bands perform Love song, love songs marketed towards girls and young ...
that was active from 1998 to 2004, and again from 2018 to 2019. In 1998, the group was formed by American dance choreographer Dave Scott and Interscope A&R Keshia Gamble. The members consisted of
Lil' Fizz Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known for being the youngest member and rapper of the R&B group B2K. Formerly, he starred on th ...
, J-Boog,
Raz-B De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, who was a founding member of R&B boy band B2K. Career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Raz B was a creator and member of the group B2K as a teen. During h ...
, and
Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K. The group achieved success in the e ...
. They released their self-titled debut album on March 12, 2002. The album peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number one on the U.S.
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chart.


History

In 2003, the group won a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Singing Group. That same year, all of the members filmed the movie ''
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''. Around the time the movie was released, manager Chris Stokes announced the group's split, claiming internal disagreements as the cause. Lil' Fizz, Raz-B, and J-Boog issued a joint statement confirming the end of their professional relationship with Stokes. The trio also said they "just want dto be treated fairly".


2005–2018: Solo ventures, ''Love & Hip Hop''

Omarion went on to release several solo albums, as well as a collaboration album with Bow Wow and an unreleased album titled ''Reasons''. From 2005 to 2007, Lil' Fizz guest-starred on Fox's comedy series ''The War at Home'' for 2 seasons. After much controversy, Raz-B relocated overseas to China in pursuit of a solo career, as well as becoming an entrepreneur and manager of his own record label. In 2009, J-Boog partnered with Lil' Fizz on the 5-Track EP album ''"Nightlife"''. He also partnered with
IMx Immature (later known as IMx) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B boy band, managed by record producer Chris Stokes (record producer), Chris Stokes. Its members include Marques Houston, Marques "Batman" Houston (born August 4, 1981), Young Rome, ...
member and relative
Marques Houston Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4, 1981) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, and actor. A member of the R&B group IMx, Immature/IMx from 1990 until 2002, Houston went solo in 2003. As an actor, he is best known for his ...
, becoming a writer, producer and vice president for Houston's film production company, Footage Films. In 2014, Omarion and Fizz became main cast members of VH1's reality show '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', where both members showcased their res private lives and relationships. Omarion left after two seasons to focus on his personal life with his then girlfriend and newborn child, while Fizz remained as supporting cast for the remainder of the seasons. During the series in 2017, J-Boog makes an appearance as Fizz tried to make an attempt to get the band back together with Omarion not being present and possibly having co-star and long time friend
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be a part of the group as a replacement. But Ray J'
ego
caused tension between him and J-Boog, which resulted in Fizz and Boog deciding it was best to just let the group rest in their history and reunite the right way.


2018–2020: ''The Millennium Tour'' Reunion

On December 31, 2018, it was announced that after 15 years, B2K would reunite for ''"The Millennium Tour"'' in 2019. The 3-month city tour occurred during March, April and May 2019. The location and dates were released throug
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website. The tour featured all four members of B2K, as well as several other mid-2000's urban artists, including
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,
Chingy Howard Earl Bailey Jr. (born March 9, 1980), known professionally as Chingy, is an American rapper. Chingy grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and began rapping in his late teens. He toured as an opening act with Nelly in the summer of 2002 and then ...
,
Ying Yang Twins The Ying Yang Twins are an American hip hop duo consisting of Kaine (born Eric Jackson on December 16, 1978) and D-Roc (born Deongelo/D'Angelo Holmes on February 13, 1979). They are not twin brothers. They did the windows to the walls song. The ...
,
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and Lloyd.


Special appearances during the tour

During the NYC show at Madison Square Garden, Ashanti had made a brief surprise appearance performing with Lloyd on their hit single "
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Raz-B various incidents during the tour

During the 3-month Millennium Tour, Raz-B was involved in multiple incidents, which were set to be documented as he officially joined the cast of VH1's '' Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood'', and agreed to chronicle his life experiences while on tour. This never came to fruition as the reality show was postponed indefinitely due to the
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in 2020. * During the first few weeks of the tour, Raz-B reported to
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, explaining on video that he may recuse himself from the tour due to feeling uncomfortable and unsafe after allegations former manager Chris Stokes was possibly in the presence of the group while on tour. Hours later, the group made a statement that Raz-B would remain on tour, disclosing they were in support of their bandmate's mental well being. * During the
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tour stop, Raz-B walked off stage mid performance. He took to Instagram and posted ''"It really sucks, this being my dream tour. It’s not right! I’m the spirit of the group! I’m clearly alone in this, Omarion thanks for showing me love when nobody else would. I suggest nobody talk to me! Cause none of y'all understand what I'm going through!"'' He then mentioned his dislike for their performance set opening sequence introduction: ''"Change the f---ing intro, I hate it!"'' * In late April, Raz-B was arrested in
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after reports of
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with his actress girlfriend. It was alleged that he physically strangled and choked her outside of a
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store. However, the County Attorney's Office decided not to prosecute him due to the lack of evidence provided. The producers and camera crew of Love & Hip Hop were not present during this event. * In early May, during a 27-minute
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, Raz-B slept through the ride and was half awake exiting the vehicle, leaving his $2,500
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bag. He contacted the driver and said that he hung up on him, which resulted in Raz-B making claims that the driver would not give it back. However, the driver did in fact return the bag by dropping it off at a secure location. *On May 10, 2019, B2K announced that Raz-B was taking a break from the tour to cater more to his health and well being, and would not appear for the remainder of the tour. The group was also said to be in support of him receiving self care and hoped to see his return later.


2021–present: Public Feud

In 2021, Omarion did an interview with the ''
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'' and in addressing issues with his bandmates he stated that he had matured and that within the group there was lack of communication and lack of knowledge. On June 23, 2022, Omarion performed a ''
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'' where he insinuated his former bandmates were "glorified backup dancers", prompting J-Boog to negatively respond. Shortly after, Omarion announced the arrival of his five-part docuseries titled ''Omega: The Gift & The Curse'', where he finally addressed issues during the 2019 Millennium Tour, the group's downfall, Lil Fizz’s relationship with the mother of his children, and more. On September 3, 2022, J-Boog, Raz B and Lil Fizz appeared on the
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series ''Drink Champs'' as a trio to discuss their side of the turmoil.


Members

*
Omarion Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actor and dancer. He rose to prominence as the lead singer of the boy band B2K. The group achieved success in the e ...
– lead singer * J-Boog – vocals *
Raz-B De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), known as Raz-B, is an American singer and actor, who was a founding member of R&B boy band B2K. Career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Raz B was a creator and member of the group B2K as a teen. During h ...
– vocals *
Lil' Fizz Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor best known for being the youngest member and rapper of the R&B group B2K. Formerly, he starred on th ...
– rapper


Discography

;Studio albums * ''
B2K B2K (Boys of the New Millennium) was an American boy band that was active from 1998 to 2004, and again from 2018 to 2019. In 1998, the group was formed by American dance choreographer Dave Scott and Interscope A&R Keshia Gamble. The members ...
'' (2002) * '' Santa Hooked Me Up'' (2002) * '' Pandemonium!'' (2002)


Filmography

* 2004: ''
You Got Served ''You Got Served'' is a 2004 American dance drama film written and directed by Chris Stokes, who was also the business manager of the performers who were the film's main characters: recording artist Marques Houston and the boy band B2K. The plo ...
''


Tours

* Scream Tour I (2001) * Scream Tour II (2002) * Scream Tour III (2003) *
The Millennium Tour The Millennium Tour is a concert tour predominantly headlined by Omarion. When 2019 dates were announced they were promoted as B2K being the main headliner with Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Bobby V, Ying Yang Twins and Chingy as an opening acts f ...
(2019)


Awards

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2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ...
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References


External links

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