Brandi Younger, professionally known by her

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Gripsta, is an

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-born female rapper. Discovered by Ice-T at the age of 13, she was featured on song titled "Funky Gripsta" off of his 1993 album ''

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'' and later signed to Tuff Break/

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in the 1990s. Her debut single "Pop Goz the 9" was partially leaked in January 1994, its music video was directed by Ice-T. However Gripsta's debut single was never officially released. The Tuff Break label on A&M Records was dropped before her scheduled release date. She was later featured on Ice-T's seventh solo studio album ''

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'', as well as numerous features on record label

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's '' The Murder Squad'' album. She worked with many artists under that association. She was featured on song “Knock on Wood” alongside Grammy award winning L.V of South Central Cartel (who won a Grammy in 1995 for his feature on Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”)

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, B.G. Knocc Out, Dresta, Jayo Felony, Young Murder Squad and Sh’killa. Gripsta was also featured in a principal role in the movie ''

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'' in which she played one of the many troubled teens that actress

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sought to reform. Other acting credits include a guest star appearance in the "Leaving the Life" episode of the CBS television show ''

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'', a semi popular spin-off of CBS more successful show ''

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''.'. As of June 2023 Gripsta released a video on YouTube. This video “This is Cali” is an answer to new female rapper Scarlip “This is New York”. This song details the harsh realities of gang life and dangers of California.

Discography

*"Pop Goz The 9"/"Can't Fade This" (

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) (Tuff Break Records, 1994) ;Guest appearances * "Funky Gripsta" (with Ice-T, from ''

'') (Rhyme $yndicate/

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, 1993) * "Knock On Wood" (with Sh'Killa, from ''

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'') (G.W.K. Records/ DJ West, 1995) * "Female Rydaz", "Now U Wanna Come Back (Reunited We're Not)" and "Whatever It Takes" (with Sh'Killa, from ''Gangstrez From Da Bay'') (G.W.K. Records/Priority Records, 1996) * "Hardcore" (with Ice-T, from ''

'') (Coroner/

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, 1999) * "Squeeze On'em" (with T.W.D.Y., from ''

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'') (Thump Street Records, 1999) * "Nasty" (with

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, from ''

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'') (Realside Records, 2000) * "Boss Bitches" (with T.W.D.Y., from '' Lead the Way'') (Thump Street Records, 2000)

References

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