Robert Lee Greene, Jr. (born July 2, 1970), better known by his

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Spice 1 (an acronym for "Sex, Pistols, Indo, Cash and Entertainment"), is an American

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from

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. He began releasing albums in 1992.

Career

Jive Records (1991 – 1999)

In 1991 he released his first EP, ''

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''. In 1992 he released '' Spice 1'', and in 1993 released ''

187 He Wrote ''187 He Wrote'' is the second studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on September 28, 1993, via Jive Records. It peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and being certified ...

''. Spice 1 released six albums under

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along with one

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. Three of them, '' Spice 1'', ''

'' and ''

AmeriKKKa's Nightmare ''AmeriKKKa's Nightmare'' is the third studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released November 22, 1994, on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Battlecat, Blackjack, DJ Slip and Spice 1. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboa ...

'', were certified gold.

Personal life

Greene attended Mt. Eden High School in Hayward. In an interview, Greene stated he once stole a car that resembled one owned by

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and used it to make "doughnuts" (doughnut shaped tire burns) on the street outside of Too Short's mother's house, in an attempt to impress the older rapper. When Greene received his first large check for his music, he stopped selling drugs and focused on making music instead. In a recording session on September 7, 1996, Greene,

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, and

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recorded the song Fame together, which is believed to be the last song that Shakur ever recorded before he was shot in Las Vegas later that same night. Greene, being a close personal friend of the late rapper, was on his way to meet up with him in Las Vegas for an after party when he received news about Shakur's shooting. On December 3, 2007, Greene was shot while sitting in his car outside his parents' home in

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. He survived the shooting and later recovered at a hospital.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Spice 1'' (1992) *''

'' (1993) *''

'' (1994) *''

1990-Sick ''1990-Sick'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released December 5, 1995, on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Blackjack, Bosko, Chase and Clint "Payback" Sands. It peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' T ...

'' (1995) *'' The Black Bossalini'' (1997) *'' Immortalized'' (1999) *'' The Last Dance'' (2000) *'' Spiceberg Slim'' (2002) *'' The Ridah'' (2004) *'' Dyin' 2 Ball'' (2005) *''

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'' (2005) *''Haterz Nightmare'' (2015) *''Throne of Game'' (2017) *''Platinum O.G.'' (2019) *''This Is Thug World, Vol. 1'' (2020)

Collaboration albums

*''

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'' with Criminalz (2001) *''NTA: National Thug Association'' with Bad Boy (2003) *'' The Pioneers'' with MC Eiht (2004) *''

Thug Lordz Trilogy ''Thug Lordz Trilogy'' is the second collaboration album by American rappers C-Bo Shawn Thomas, also known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first ...

'' with Thug Lordz (2006) *''

Keep It Gangsta ''Keep It Gangsta'' is the second collaboration album by American rappers MC Eiht Aaron Tyler (born May 22, 1971), better known by his stage name MC Eiht (pronounced MC eight), is an American rapper and actor. Many of his songs are based on h ...

'' with MC Eiht (2006) *''Criminal Intent'' with Jayo Felony (2007) *''Thug Therapy'' with Bossolo (2015)

References

External links

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