Richard Jones (born May 13, 1976), better known by his

stage name A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individu ...

s Fiend or International Jones, is an American

rapper Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...

and producer best known for his time spent with

Master P Percy Robert Miller Sr. (born April 29, 1967), known by his stage name Master P, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the record label No Limit Records, which was relaunched as ...

No Limit Records No Limit Records is an American record company founded by Master P. The label's albums were distributed by Priority Records, Universal and Koch Records. The label included artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mercedes, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, ...

. Fiend was also briefly signed to the label,

Ruff Ryders Entertainment Ruff Ryders Entertainment is an American hip hop record label and management company founded by siblings and record executives Joaquin "Waah", Darin "Dee" and Chivon Dean. It operated as a subsidiary of Universal, and distributed by Fontana Dist ...

, and is currently signed to

Jet Life Jet Life is an American hip hop collective formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, originally consisting of rappers Curren$y, Trademark da Skydiver, and Young Roddy. All members of the Jet Life collective are signed to Jet Life Recordings, which is o ...

under Warner Bros.

Music career

1995: ''I Won't Be Denied''

On November 14, 1995, Fiend released his first album, titled '' I Won't Be Denied'', via independent label

Big Boy Records Big Boy Records also known as the Boot Camp Clicc, was an independent record label established in late 1992 by Charles "Big Boy" Temple; Robert "Big Rob" Shaw";and his producer Leroy "Precise" Edwards. For several years in the 1990s, Big Boy Reco ...

1997–98: No Limit Records and ''There's One in Every Family''

In 1997 Fiend signed to

's record label

and he appeared on Master P's ''

Ghetto D ''Ghetto D'' is the sixth studio album by American rapper Master P, released on September 2, 1997 on No Limit Records and Priority Records. Chart performance The album debuted at #137 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In Its second week the album the ...

'' and

Mia X Mia Young (born January 9, 1970), better known by her stage name Mia X, is an American rapper and songwriter. She was the first female emcee to get a contract with rapper and entertainment magnate, Master P on his successful record label N ...

's ''

Unlady Like ''Unlady Like'' is the second album by American rapper Mia X. It was released on June 24, 1997, on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority Records and EMI, and featured production from Beats By the Pound. The album made it to #21 on the ''B ...

'' before releasing his second album and first for No Limit, '' There's One in Every Family'', in 1998. The album peaked at No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 1 on the

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart debuted as Hot R&B LPs in the issue dated J ...

charts. Also in that year, Fiend appeared on

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...

's single " Woof". ''There Is One In Every Family'' was certified Gold by the RIAA on June 15, 1998.

1999: ''Street Life''

In 1999, Fiend released his third album, '' Street Life''. The album peaked at no. 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and no. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 1998 he married Carly Liber who is also known as Fiend; they did a duet together called "Fiend for the D".

2000–02: Fiend Entertainment, Ruff Ryders, Da Headbusaz and ''Can I Burn?''

In the early 2000s Fiend disbanded from

and started his own label titled Fiend Entertainment. On August 22, 2000, Fiend released his third album and first independent album titled '' Can I Burn?''; it charted at No. 52 on the

charts. In 2000 Fiend became a signed artist at

and appeared on the label's third compilation album, '' Ryde or Die Vol. 3: In the "R" We Trust'', before leaving in 2001. In 2000, Fiend and former

No Limit No Limit may refer to: Music Record labels *No Limit Records, a record label founded by Master P * No Limit Forever Records, a record label founded by Romeo Miller, son of Master P Albums * ''No Limit'' (Art Pepper album), 1977 * ''No Limit'' ...

label mate

Mr. Serv-On Corey Smith (born September 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Mr. Serv-On, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Serv-On is best known for his time spent with No Limit Records, out of New Orleans, in the mid-to-late 19 ...

collaborated on

Three 6 Mafia Three 6 Mafia is an American Hip hop music, hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. Emerging as a horror-themed underground hip hop group, they would eventually go on to enjoy mainstream success. The group's 1995 debut album ''Mys ...

's song "Touched Wit It", which led

members

DJ Paul Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and uncle of the late rapper ...

and

Juicy J Jordan Michael Houston III (born April 5, 1975), known professionally as Juicy J, is an American rapper and record producer. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he is a founding member of the Southern hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, established i ...

to do a group album with Fiend to form a new group titled Da Headbusaz;the album is titled ''

Dat's How It Happen to'M ''Dat's How It Happen to'M'' is the only studio album by Da Headbussaz, a collaboration between Three 6 Mafia and Fiend. Da Headbussaz is a trio consisting of DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Fiend. Three 6 Mafia member Crunchy Black is featured on "U Se ...

''.

2003–06: ''Can I Burn? 2'', ''Go Hard or Go Home'' and ''The Addiction: Hope Is Near''

After the album, Fiend started his own label, Fiend Entertainment, and released three more albums. On May 13, 2003, Fiend released his fourth album and second independent album titled '' Can I Burn? 2''; it charted at No. 55 on the

charts. On August 31, 2004, Fiend released his fifth album and third independent album titled '' Go Hard or Go Home'', which charted at No. 55 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. On June 27, 2006, Fiend released his sixth album and fourth independent album titled '' The Addiction: Hope Is Near''; it charted at No. 70 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.

2011–present: Jet Life Recordings, ''Street Aint Safe, Vol. 3'' and ''Heart of a Ghetto Boy: Volume 1''

On May 24, 2011, during an interview Fiend announced that he had signed to fellow

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rapper

Currensy Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (often stylized as Curren$y), is an American rapper. In 2011, he founded the label Jet Life Recordings. Music career 2002–2008: No Limit and Young Money ...

's record label

Jet Life Recordings Shante Scott Franklin (born April 4, 1981), better known by his stage name Currensy (often stylized as Curren$y), is an American rapper. In 2011, he founded the label Jet Life Recordings. Music career 2002–2008: No Limit and Young Mone ...

. Fiend also joined Currensy's new group

and announced that he had completed a sequel to the album '' There's One in Every Family'', titled ''There’s One in Every Family Pt. II''. On July 10, 2015, Fiend released his eighth album, titled ''Street Aint Safe, Vol. 3'', via Fiend Entertainment, Rapbay, Urbanlife Distribution. On August 21, 2015, Fiend released his ninth album and fifth independent album titled ''Heart of a Ghetto Boy: Volume 1'' independently via Fiend Entertainment.

Other ventures

Record production

Fiend also produces music, having done production for songs on

Jadakiss Jason Terrance Phillips (born May 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Jadakiss, is an American rapper from Yonkers, New York. He began his career in the 1990s as a member of the rap trio The Lox, managed by Ruff Ryders and signed with Bad ...

' '' Kiss tha Game Goodbye'' and former labelmate

C-Murder Corey Miller (born March 9, 1971), better known by his stage name C-Murder, is an American rapper and songwriter. He initially gained fame in the mid-1990s as a part of his brother Master P's label No Limit Records, primarily as a member of the ...

's '' The Truest Shit I Ever Said''.

Discography

* '' I Won't Be Denied'' (1995) * '' There's One in Every Family'' (1998) * '' Street Life'' (1999) * '' Can I Burn?'' (2000) * '' Can I Burn? 2'' (2003) * '' Go Hard or Go Home'' (2004) * '' The Addiction: Hope Is Near'' (2006)

References

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