Larry J. Sanders (born December 2, 1960), known professionally as L.V. (an

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for "Large Variety"), is an American singer, best known for his collaboration with rapper

Coolio Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the cours ...

on the worldwide hit single " Gangsta's Paradise". He has released five solo albums and has been a member of the

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group South Central Cartel since its formation in 1991, usually singing the choruses. In 2019, L.V. was featured by NBC News after the

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designated him as a gang member or associate for the purposes of a heavily criticized database.

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

*''The Playground'' with Prodeje (2002) *''Hood Affiliated'' with Prodeje (2008)

Compilation albums

*''The Gangstas In South Central'' with South Central Cartel (1996)

Singles

As featured artist

References

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