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Tupac Amaru Shakur (/ ˈ t uː p ɑː k ʃ ə ˈ k ʊər / ⓘ; 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.
Katari Terrance Cox (born December 30, 1976) [2] better known by his stage name Kastro, is an American rapper.A cousin of Tupac Shakur, [1] Kastro would perform alongside him in the former's rap group, the Outlawz, [3] [4] and is featured on many of the late rapper's songs such as "Made Niggaz", [5] and "Hail Mary".
Busta Rhymes' favorite rapper as a teenager was LL Cool J, who was the inspiration and reason for Busta Rhymes writing his first raps. [ 85 ] He was creatively inspired by American singer and record producer George Clinton for "being over the top and outlandish and brave as far as his showmanship."
Born in Oakland, California, he is the cousin of seminal West Coast rapper Ice Cube, and began his career writing lyrics for Ice Cube's group Da Lench Mob. [2] In 1991, with the help of Ice Cube, Del released his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here, [2] at the age of 19.
[5] [6] Ross said that they were created during his time living in California while he was in junior high. [4] Ross explained that his rapper's name, Brother Marquis, was coined by his cousin, who, due to his Muslim faith, frequently referred to others as "Brother." The two would engage in Islamic practices and spend time together in a Grand ...
Five people in Chicago have been hit with federal charges in California alleging they were contracted to kill rapper Quando Rando in Los Angeles due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 ...
Brooks made his first rap appearance as an opening act for 2Pac and Digital Underground at the age of 12. He recorded his first album at 15 years old. [5] In addition to a solo career, Brooks is also a member of the San Francisco rap group Get Low Playaz [6] with JT The Bigga Figga, D-Moe, and Seff Tha Gaffla. [7]
Migos (/ ˈ m iː ɡ oʊ s /) were [2] [3] [4] an American hip hop group founded in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in 2008. [5] The group was composed of rapper Quavo, his nephew Takeoff, and their "cousin" friend Offset. Quavo is from Athens, Georgia, while Offset and Takeoff were born and raised in nearby Lawrenceville.