Anthony Johnson, better known by his stage name Slim The Mobster, is a

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-based rapper. He signed with Gang Module Records. Slim The Mobster was known as

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's protégé. Johnson's manager is

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, who ushered in

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's rapping career. His influence includes gangsta rap acts like

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and The Notorious B.I.G. He took his rap name from notorious

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Fillmore Slim and from having the mindset of a Mobster.

Early life

Slim The Mobster grew up all over from Loudonville, NY to Corpus Christi, Texas.

Career

In February 2008, he was featured on a

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mixtape. He delivered demos to

in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with

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. Dr Dre asked

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and

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who agreed to sign Slim as a joint venture, officially signing him to Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Records.

2009-2010: Working on Dr. Dre's ''Detox'' and debut album

Slim The Mobster started to work on Dr. Dre's ''Detox'' in 2009, including the single, " Kush".

2011: Slim The Mobster presents War Music

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and more. The street album features production from Dr. Dre,

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, Bink, Sid Roams, and Siege Monstracity. The album is executive produced by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sha Money XL and was originally hosted by

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2012–present: ''S.O.O.N. (Something Out of Nothing)''

His debut album under Aftermath Entertainment, entitled ''

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'', was due to be released on August 21, 2012. Among the many contributors are

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, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg,

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, and Big K.R.I.T. In 2012 he left

and planned to release his album ''S.O.O.N. (Something Out Of Nothing)'' on Gang Module.

Personal life

He claimed to have been "stabbed, shot, robbed, kidnapped and was a member of the

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street gang" during his life on the streets. His uncle is former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.

Discography

;Albums *TBA: ''

'' ;Mixtapes *2010: ''South Central's Finest'' (Hosted By

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) *2011: '' War Music'' (Hosted By

)

Guest appearances

References

External links

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