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Tyruss Himes
Tyruss Gerald Himes (November 22, 1968 – December 5, 2016), better known by his stage names Big Syke and Mussolini, was an American rapper best known for his work with the American hip-hop groups Thug Life and Outlawz. His stage name "Big Syke" is a revision of his childhood nickname "Little Psycho". He died at his home in Hawthorne, California, on December 5, 2016. Career Big Syke was born and raised in Inglewood, California. He was a member of the Imperial Village Crips in Inglewood, California. In 1990, Big Syke and fellow rappers Domino and Mental Illness started a hip-hop group named Evil Mind Gangstas. In 1992, he met rapper Tupac "2Pac" Shakur and joined 2Pac's rap group Thug Life. In 1995, he joined 2Pac's second rap group, The Outlaw Immortalz, as Mussolini and recorded songs for 2Pac's 1996 album '' All Eyez on Me'', including "Picture Me Rollin, "When We Ride", " All Eyez On Me", and "Check Out Time". Defamation suit On January 19, 2007, Big Syke, a friend of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 107,762. It is in the South Bay (Los Angeles County), South Bay region of Los Angeles County, near Los Angeles International Airport. The Inglewood area was developed following the opening of the Venice–Inglewood Line, Venice–Inglewood railway in 1887 and incorporated as a city on February 14, 1908. The Inglewood Oil Field is the largest urban oil field in the US. The city is a major hub for professional sports with several teams that have played in Inglewood's venues. The Kia Forum, an indoor arena, opened in 1967 and hosted the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League, and the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association, until the opening of Staples Cente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defamation
Defamation is a communication that injures a third party's reputation and causes a legally redressable injury. The precise legal definition of defamation varies from country to country. It is not necessarily restricted to making assertions that are falsifiable, and can extend to concepts that are more abstract than reputationlike dignity and honour. In the English-speaking world, the law of defamation traditionally distinguishes between libel (written, printed, posted online, published in mass media) and slander (oral speech). It is treated as a civil wrong (tort, delict), as a criminal offence, or both. Defamation and related laws can encompass a variety of acts (from general defamation and insultas applicable to every citizen – to specialized provisions covering specific entities and social structures): * Defamation against a legal person in general * Insult against a legal person in general * Acts against public officials * Acts against state instituti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussein Fatal
Bruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973July 10, 2015), better known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes as Fatal Hussein, was an American rapper, best known for his collaborative work with Tupac Shakur as a member of the rap group Outlawz. Early life Fatal was born Bruce Edward Washington Jr. in New Jersey on April 3, 1973. Career Washington first appeared as "Hussein Fatal" in February 1996 on the songs " All Bout U" and "When We Ride" from Shakur's album '' All Eyez on Me''. As a member of the Outlaw Immortalz, his name was chosen to evoke a villain, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. In June 1996, he was featured on Shakur's song " Hit 'Em Up", insulting Shakur's rivals in the song's second verse. After 2Pac died in September 1996 and Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi died in November, Washington did not appear on another recording until 1998 when Relativity Records released his first solo album '' In the Line of Fire''. The label went bankrupt; the album wasn't promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yaki Kadafi
Outlawz was an American hip-hop group founded by Tupac Shakur and Yafeu Fula in 1995. Originally known as Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, the group attracted attention with their appearance on Tupac's song "Flex", which was the B-side of his single "Holler If Ya Hear Me", released on February 4, 1993. The group formed as Dramacydal and appeared on the tracks "Me Against the World" and "Outlaw" from Shakur's album ''Me Against the World'', released on March 14, 1995. History 1992–1995: Early days, Dramacydal In 1992, Kastro, E.D.I Mean, and Tupac's godbrother Yafeu " Kadafi" Fula, formed a rap trio. They began rapping under the names Thoro Headz and Young Thugs. By then, Tupac had become a rap star and they were featured on his song Flex which was the B side of his " Holla If Ya Hear Me" single which was released on February 4, 1993. In late 1993, Mutah "Napoleon" Beale joined the group, which was now known as Dramacydal. They guest appeared on the songs "Me Against the World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital Punishment Organization
CPO (an abbreviation of Capital Punishment Organization) was an American hip hop group from Compton, California, founded in 1989 by rapper Vince "Lil' Nation" Edwards and DJ Clarence "D.J. Train" Lars, and enlisted producer Daron "Young D" Sapp shortly thereafter. Fellow rapper Granville "The Chip" Moton was one-time member of the group. They released a single album in 1990, ''To Hell and Black'', which included production from MC Ren of N.W.A. and was distributed by Capitol Records. ''To Hell and Black'' peaked at No. 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ''Billboard'' charts. DJ Train, who had worked mostly with MC Ren and J. J. Fad, died of smoke inhalation in a house fire on July 26, 1994. Lil' Nation later identified himself as (Tha) Boss Hogg, or "CPO" in the singular form. CPO Boss Hogg continued to make rap appearances, including the 1994 original soundtrack to ''Above the Rim'', E-A-Ski on his 1998 album, and the 2000 self-titled album by Tha Eastsidaz. He died in 2022. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Boy (singer)
Daniel Steward (born October 31, 1977), better known as Danny Boy, is an American R&B/soul singer. Career Danny Boy originally signed for a five-year run with Death Row Records by Suge Knight at the age of 16. He made his debut on 1994's ''Murder Was the Case'' soundtrack with the R&B track "Come When I Call" (produced by DJ Quik). In 1995, he released his first single titled "Slip N Slide" (produced by Reggie Moore and co-produced by DeVante Swing) with then-unknown artist Ginuwine singing the chorus. The video for the song was shot in Cabo, and also features scenes with 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Tha Dogg Pound. Danny is best known for singing the choruses of the 2Pac songs "I Ain't Mad at Cha", "What'z Ya Phone #", "Picture Me Rollin'" and "Heaven Ain't Hard 2 Find" on '' All Eyez on Me'', as well as "Toss It Up" on '' The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory''. He had recorded several albums' worth of music while on Death Row Records, but none were released during his ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage name Kurupt, is an American rapper and record producer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he formed Tha Dogg Pound in 1992 along with Daz Dillinger; the rap duo has released eight albums. He also formed the hip hop group The Hrsmn in 1996, with whom he has released two albums. His debut solo album, '' Kuruption!'' (1998) was released by A&M Records and peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200. Personal life Ricardo Emmanuel Brown was born in Philadelphia. He moved to Greater Los Angeles at age 16, first to Hawthorne, then to Los Angeles at age 18. He was engaged to rapper Foxy Brown from 1997 to 1999. In the early 2000s, he was engaged to Natina Reed; the couple separated in 2002, following the birth of their son Tren Brown. In 2007, Brown married Jovan Brown, who filed for divorce in 2017. That same year, he began dating Toni Calvert. The couple appeared on Marriage Boot Camp's 17th season in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2Pac
Tupac Amaru Shakur (; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America. In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and starred in films. He is among the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics. Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, Afeni Shakur, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Gotta Be Me
''I Gotta Be Me'' is the only album by the late hip-hop producer Johnny "J" on Shade Tree Records, with distribution by Solar Records by way of their recently formed independent label distribution unit, The J. Hines Company. ''I Gotta Be Me'' was an album that explored Johnny J's lyrical skills and abilities as well as his experiences in life, love, sex, relationships, and music, and was also the first appearance of the gangsta-themed female Hip-Hop/R&B quartet Y?N-Vee, who soon after recorded with Johnny J's friend 2Pac and his affiliate group, Thug Life, and released their one and only album for PMP Records, the same label that launched the career of R&B star Montell Jordan Montell Du'Sean Jordan (born December 3, 1968) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. Best known for his 1995 single " This Is How We Do It", and " Get It On Tonite", Jordan was the primary male solo artist on Def Jam's Def Soul ... a year later. ''I Gotta Be Me'' spawned two singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Y?N-Vee
''Y?N-Vee'' is the only studio album by R&B/hip-hop group Y?N-Vee. It was released on October 18, 1994 as the debut release from PMP Records through the Rush Associated Labels division of Def Jam Recordings, and was produced mostly by Doug Rasheed. The album spawned three singles, all of which went into rotation on BET, and two of which reached the UK Singles Chart. Release The album was released on October 18, 1994. The group embarked on two promotional tours, visiting radio stations, clubs, and retailers as well as performing at Black colleges and radio station shows. Commercial performance The album's lead single, "Chocolate", reached number 44 on the ''Billboard'' R&B Singles Chart dated October 29, 1994. On the chart dated November 12, 1994, it reached number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, an extension of the Hot 100. "I'm Going Down" reached the Bubbling Under Hot R&B Singles chart. Two of the album's singles charted in the United Kingdom, with "Chocol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny "J"
Johnny Lee Jackson (August 28, 1969 – October 3, 2008) was a Mexican-American multi-platinum songwriter, music producer and rapper best known for his early career with Death Row Records, and for his work with 2Pac on ''Me Against the World'' and '' All Eyez on Me'', as well as 2Pac's posthumously released albums. He was born in Juárez, Mexico, in 1969 and raised in South Los Angeles. Johnny "J" was co-owner and CEO of Klock Work Entertainment Corp. Early life Johnny "J" was raised on 103rd and Budlong in South Central, Los Angeles, by his adoptive parents. His father, John Sr., was a mechanic by trade who worked for the naval shipyards and now works for the U.S. Defense Department. His mother, Lidia, was a bilingual school teacher. His parents bought him a drum set as a kid, and allowed him to create a makeshift studio in their garage. Johnny's interest in hip-hop escalated while he was at Washington Preparatory High School. He played on the drum line and hit it off wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volume 1
Volume One, Volume 1, Volume I or Vol. 1 may refer to: Albums * ''Volume One'' (The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band album), 1966 * ''Volume One'' (Sleep album) * ''Volume One'' (Fluff album) * ''Volume One'' (She & Him album), 2008 * ''Volume One'' (Two Steps from Hell album), 2006 *'' The Honeydrippers: Volume One'', 1984 * ''Vol. I'' (Dead Combo album) * ''Vol. 1'' (Birds of Maya album), 2008 * ''Vol. 1'' (EP), by Breed 77 * ''Vol. 1'' (Hurt album), 2006 * ''Vol. 1'' (Nekropolis album), 2003 * ''Vol. 1'' (The Tempers album), 2010 * ''Vol. 1'' (We Are The Becoming album), 2008 * ''Vol. 1'' (BROS_album), 2016 * ''Vol. 1'' (Goatsnake album), 1999 * ''Volume 1'' (Reagan Youth album) * ''Volume 1'' (CKY album) * ''Volume I'' (Queensberry album), 2008 * ''Volume 1'' (Fabrizio De André album), 1967 * ''Volume 1'' (Billy Bragg album), 2006 * ''Volume 1'' (The Besnard Lakes album), 2003 * ''Volume 1'' (BNQT album), 2017 * ''Volume 1'' (Future Boy album) *''Volume 1'', a video albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
