Michael Allen (January 19, 1976 – April 20, 2008), better known as VL Mike, was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Music career

He first appeared on the mainstream rap scene in 2004 as a member of the New Orleans-based record label,

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, of which rapper B.G. is the CEO. Mike was known for his gangsta rhyme structure and street lyrics throughout New Orleans. After the 2007 release of the Chopper City Boyz' debut album ''

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BallerStatus.com. Accessed February 15, 2008. and set out to pursue his solo career. VL Mike stated on his ''Place Yo Betz'' mixtape that the reason he departed from the label because B.G. had been portraying himself as a gangster for years through his music when he was not. VL Mike stated in an interview that he had a deal with Sony/Epic Records and his debut album, ''It's Only One Me'', would be released in April.

Death

Allen died on April 20, 2008, after he was shot several times while exiting his vehicle on the 4700 block of Miles Drive at around 1:00 p.m. He was later pronounced dead at University Hospital.

Discography

Albums

*2007: ''

'' (with Chopper City Boyz)

Mixtapes

*2007: ''Place Yo Betz'' (mixed by DJ Perv, hosted by Ziggla Da Wiggla) *2016: ''I'm the Truth'' (mixed by DJ Hektik, hosted by Ziggla Da Wiggla)

Solo singles

*2008: "Money in Here" (featuring Mannie Fresh)

References

External links

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