Lateef and the Chief (sometimes stylized as Lateef & the Chief) is an American hip hop group from California. Originally known as Maroons, it consists of rapper

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) and producer

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). In 2004, the duo released their debut album, ''Maroons: Ambush''.

Members

(Lateef Daumont) – rapper *

(Xavier Mosley) – producer

Discography

;Albums * ''Maroons: Ambush'' (2004) ;Singles * "Lester Hayes" (2002) * "Best of Me" (2004)

References

External links

* * Hip hop groups from California American musical duos Musical groups established in 1997 Hip hop duos Quannum Projects artists 1997 establishments in California {{US-hiphop-band-stub