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

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on the single "

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", which has been featured on multiple soundtracks since then. He has released five solo albums and was a member of the

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group

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since it formed, usually singing the choruses.

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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