Wesley Eric Weston Jr. (born March 3, 1981), better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is an American rapper. He embarked on his musical career as a

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and battle rapper before earning a record deal with Suckafree Records in 1999. Lil' Flip is best known for his singles "The Way We Ball", " Game Over" and " Sunshine".

Musical career

1999–2003: ''The Leprechaun'' and ''Undaground Legend''

In 1999 Lil' Flip would sign his first record deal with independent Houston, Texas label Sucka Free. On July 18, 2000, Lil' Flip released his debut album '' The Leprechaun'', catching the attention of DJ Screw, who added Flip into his rap group the

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. DJ Screw proclaimed Lil' Flip "The Freestyle King.". Pandora.com In 2002,

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offered Flip a contract and Sucka Free a distribution deal. Flip stated "We felt that they not only respected what we'd already accomplished on our own, but they also saw the big picture of what me as an artist, and Hump and I as Sucka Free's CEOs were all about." Lil Flip released his second album '' Undaground Legend'' on August 27, 2002. The album was certified Platinum in December 2002. It contained his hit single "

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". In 2003 Lil' Flip was also featured in David Banner single "Like A Pimp". Then he also made featured appearance on Yung Wun's charting single " Tear It Up". He also made another appearance on Three 6 Mafia single "Ridin' Spinners" that made the charts. In 2003, he also did a track with

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called "Screwed Up".

2004–05: ''U Gotta Feel Me''

In 2004 Lil' Flip released his third album & first double-disc album '' U Gotta Feel Me'', his most successful album to date. Lil' Flip's label

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restructured and Flip ended up at Sony Urban Music, which he believed could promote his work better. The first single from the album was " Game Over (Flip)". After that he quickly released his second single, " Sunshine" featuring Lea Sunshine. This album sold 200,000 copies in its first week and was certified Platinum by August 2004. Lil' Flip also made an appearance on the "Naughty Girl (Remix)" with Beyoncé in 2004. He was also featured on Chingy's '' Powerballin''' on the remix of Chingy's successful hit single " Balla Baby". In 2004 he also made a remix to his hit single " Game Over (Flip)" which featured Young Buck and

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. He also made a guest appearance on

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's successful 2004 album "

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". He also collaborated with Jim Jones and

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on the "Certified Gangstas (Remix)" in 2004. In 2005 Lil' Flip & Z-Ro made a collaboration album titled ''

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''. Also in 2005 Lil' Flip was featured in Chamillionaire's first single " Turn It Up". He was also featured in the remix of

's single " Draped Up". Lil' Flip was also featured on the "

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" soundtrack with the track ''

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'' featuring fellow Houston rapper "

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2007–09: ''I Need Mine'' and ''Respect Me''

In 2007 Lil' Flip left

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, founding his own label Clover G Records & would sign a new label deal with Asylum & Warner Bros. Lil' Flip would release his third album & second double-disc album titled '' I Need Mine'' on March 27, 2007, the album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200 with 43,000 copies sold in its first week. Only two singles were released from the album, "What It Do" & "

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". His planned fifth album ''

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'' was originally set to be released as early as 2007, but was pushed back many times. Lil' Flip released two "album-before-the-album's" in 2009 to help promote the release of ''

''. On September 29, 2009, Lil' Flip would release his fifth album titled '' Respect Me'' to promote ''

'', it would be distributed by High Powered Entertainment &

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. On December 24, 2009, Lil' Flip would release his first independent album titled '' Underground Legend 2'' to promote ''

'', it would be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records.

2010–present: More independent releases

On July 6, 2010, Lil' Flip would release ''

'' as his second independent album, and debuted his artist Damienn jones "Beauty and the Beast" album, it would be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records. On October 31, 2013, Lil' Flip released his third independent album ''The Black Dr. Kevorkian'', it would also be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records & would sell over 10,000 copies its first week. On March 17, 2015, Lil' Flip released his sixth album titled ''El Jefe'', it was distributed by SoSouth Records. The lead single from the album was titled "Game Over II", which was sequel to his single " Game Over (Flip)". The second single from the album, was titled "In My Pimp C Voice", which was a dedication song towards deceased artist Pimp C. The third single from the album, was titled "Bestfriend" the single would feature artist's

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& Rev City.

Other ventures

Clover G Records

Clover G Records or Clover G La Familia is a record label owned by Houston, Texas rapper Lil' Flip, it was created in 2004.

Fashion designing

In 2004 Lil' Flip released his shoe line titled "Clover Footwear" which is branded off his self-owned label Clover G Records. Lil' Flip also has a fashion clothing line titled "Clover G Clothing" which is also branded off his self-owned label Clover G Records.

Author

On April 15, 2014, Lil' Flip released his first book titled ''Don't Let the Music Industry Fool You!'', the book was released with a soundtrack album.

Discography

Studio albums

* 2000: '' The Leprechaun'' * 2002: '' Undaground Legend'' * 2004: '' U Gotta Feel Me'' * 2007: '' I Need Mine'' * 2009: '' Respect Me'' * 2009: ''Underground Legend 2'' * 2010: ''

'' * 2013: ''The Black Dr. Kevorkian'' * 2015: ''El Jefe'' * 2016: ''The Art of Freestyle'' * 2018: ''King'' * 2018: ''Life'' * 2019: ''The Art of Freestyle 2'' * 2019: ''The Music Machine'' * 2020: ''Feelings'' * 2020: ''No Feelings'' * 2020: ''The Leprechaun 2'' * 2022: ''The Art of Freestyle 3'' * 2022: ''Fondren Flip''

Collaboration albums

* 2005: ''

'' (with Z-Ro) * 2006: '' Connected'' (with Mr. Capone-E) * 2007: '' Still Connected'' (with Mr. Capone-E) * 2008: ''

All Eyez on Us ''All Eyez on Us'' is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Lil' Flip and Young Noble. It was released on March 4, 2008 via Real Talk Entertainment. Production was handled by Beat Killaz (Big Hollis and Preach), Vince V. and Real Talk ...

'' (with Young Noble) * 2009: ''

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'' (with Gudda Gudda) * TBA: ''Kings of the South II'' (with Z-Ro)

Soundtrack album

* 2014: ''Don't Let the Music Industry Fool You''

Bibliography

* ''Don't Let The Music Industry Fool You!'' by Wesley "Lil' Flip" Weston (2014: Harris Royal Bloodline Publishing, April 15, 2014)

References

External links

Official website
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