Kiam Akasi Holley (born February 8, 1976), better known by his stage name Capone, is an American rapper known as one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside friend and fellow rapper N.O.R.E..

Career

Holley spent some time in jail after the release of C-N-N's debut album '' The War Report.'' When he was released, he and N.O.R.E. recorded their second album '' The Reunion'', but shortly after releasing the album, Capone was sent back to jail. In 2004, he recorded the single "I Need Speed", for exclusive use in the video game '' Need for Speed: Underground 2'', which was featured on the game's soundtrack. In early 2005, Def Jam Recordings released Capone from his contract while retaining Noreaga, leaving the group's status in disarray. Capone released his debut album titled ''Pain, Time & Glory'' in 2005, but it received poor sales. He also appeared on the Ron Artest album ''My World''. In 2020 Capone released collaborative album entitled "Guidelines" with one half of the Dogg Pound Daz Dillinger under Empire Distribution

Personal life

Holley is of Haitian descent.

Discography

Studio albums

Video games

* '' Def Jam Vendetta'' (2003) as himself * '' Def Jam: Fight for NY'' (2004) as himself * '' Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover'' (2006) as himself

References

{{Authority control 1976 births Living people African-American male rappers American rappers of Haitian descent American prisoners and detainees East Coast hip hop musicians People from Queens, New York Rappers from New York City Gangsta rappers 21st-century American rappers 21st-century American male musicians