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Outlawz
Outlawz was an American hip-hop group founded by Tupac Shakur and Yafeu Fula in 1995. Originally known as Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, the group attracted attention with their appearance on Tupac's song "Flex", which was the B-side of his single " Holler If Ya Hear Me", released on February 4, 1993. The group formed as Dramacydal and appeared on the tracks "Me Against the World" and "Outlaw" from Shakur's album '' Me Against the World'', released on March 14, 1995. History 1992–1995: Early days, Dramacydal In 1992, Kastro, E.D.I Mean, and Tupac's godbrother Yafeu " Kadafi" Fula, formed a rap trio. They began rapping under the names Thoro Headz and Young Thugs. By then, Tupac had become a rap star and they were featured on his song Flex which was the B side of his " Holla If Ya Hear Me" single which was released on February 4, 1993. In late 1993, Mutah "Napoleon" Beale joined the group, which was now known as Dramacydal. They guest appeared on the songs "Me Against the Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussein Fatal
Bruce Edward Washington Jr. (April 3, 1973July 10, 2015), better known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes as Fatal Hussein, was an American rapper, best known for his collaborative work with Tupac Shakur as a member of the rap group Outlawz. Early life Fatal was born Bruce Edward Washington Jr. in New Jersey on April 3, 1973. Career Washington first appeared as "Hussein Fatal" in February 1996 on the songs " All Bout U" and "When We Ride" from Shakur's album '' All Eyez on Me''. As a member of the Outlaw Immortalz, his name was chosen to evoke a villain, Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. In June 1996, he was featured on Shakur's song " Hit 'Em Up", insulting Shakur's rivals in the song's second verse. After 2Pac died in September 1996 and Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi died in November, Washington did not appear on another recording until 1998 when Relativity Records released his first solo album '' In the Line of Fire''. The label went bankrupt; the album wasn't promot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Syke
Tyruss Gerald Himes (November 22, 1968 – December 5, 2016), better known by his stage names Big Syke and Mussolini, was an American rapper best known for his work with the American hip-hop groups Thug Life and Outlawz. His stage name "Big Syke" is a revision of his childhood nickname "Little Psycho". He died at his home in Hawthorne, California, on December 5, 2016. Career Big Syke was born and raised in Inglewood, California. He was a member of the Imperial Village Crips in Inglewood, California. In 1990, Big Syke and fellow rappers Domino and Mental Illness started a hip-hop group named Evil Mind Gangstas. In 1992, he met rapper Tupac "2Pac" Shakur and joined 2Pac's rap group Thug Life. In 1995, he joined 2Pac's second rap group, The Outlaw Immortalz, as Mussolini and recorded songs for 2Pac's 1996 album '' All Eyez on Me'', including "Picture Me Rollin, "When We Ride", " All Eyez On Me", and "Check Out Time". Defamation suit On January 19, 2007, Big Syke, a friend of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 7 Day Theory
''The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory'' (commonly shortened to ''Makaveli'' or ''The 7 Day Theory'') is the fifth studio album by American rapper Tupac Shakur, his first posthumous album and the last released with his creative input. Recorded in July and August 1996, it was released on November 5, 1996, almost two months after his death, under the stage name of Makaveli, through Death Row Records, Makaveli Records (subsidiary of Death Row) and Interscope Records. It is his only album released under the new alternative stage name and features guest appearances from his rap group Outlawz and rapper Bad Azz, as well as R&B singers Aaron Hall, Danny Boy, K-Ci and JoJo, Val Young and Tyrone Wrice, along with uncredited vocal contributions from reggae musician Prince Ital Joe. Originally intended as a mixtape and preceded by the release of " Toss It Up" as the lead single, the album debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and sold 664,000 copies within its first week o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kastro (Outlawz)
Katari Terrance Cox (born December 30, 1976) better known by his stage name Kastro, is an American rapper. A cousin of Tupac Shakur, Kastro would perform alongside him in the former's rap group, the Outlawz, and is featured on many of the late rapper's songs such as " Made Niggaz", and "Hail Mary". When he was in elementary school, he introduced his friend, and future Outlawz rapper, Malcolm Greenridge, later named E.D.I. Mean, to Tupac. Career Kastro began rapping under the name K-Dog, in a rap group with Big Malcolm ( E.D.I. Mean), and Young Hollywood ( Yaki Kadafi). He later rapped on some of Tupac Shakur's songs during the studio sessions for his album '' Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.''. Eventually, Mutah (Napoleon) was added to the group and they became known as Dramacydal. K-Dog was featured on the song "Outlaw" from Tupac's platinum album ''Me Against The World'', released on March 14, 1995. He was also featured on the songs "Tradin War Stories", "When We Ride", and "Thug P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Noble
Rufus Lee Cooper III (born March 21, 1978), also known by his stage name Young Noble, is an American rapper and member of Tupac Shakur's rap group Outlawz. Noble joined the Outlawz in early 1996, and was the last member to be added to the group by Tupac himself, before the Murder of Tupac Shakur, late rapper's death in September 1996. Life and career Noble was born in Sierra Madre, California, growing up in nearby Pasadena before moving to New Jersey around the age of eight or nine. There he met eventual Outlaw members Hussein Fatal and Yaki Kadafi. Around the age of 16 he moved back to California to live with his sister in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Rancho Cucamonga. He made his debut on Shakur's album ''The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory'' on 4 songs "Bomb First (My Second Reply)", "Hail Mary (2Pac song), Hail Mary", "Life of an Outlaw", and "Just Like Daddy". On December 21, 1999, Shakur's album ''Still I Rise (album), Still I Rise'' was released, which consisted of ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleon (rapper)
Mutah Wassin Shabazz Beale (born October 7, 1977), better known as Napoleon, is an American former rapper of Tupac's rap group Outlawz. He has since converted to Islam and is now a motivational speaker.Mona Moussly (2009)Hip hop don't stop as it goes Islamic, Al Arabiya News Channel, March 19, 2009 Early life Beale grew up in Irvington, New Jersey. He was raised by his Christian grandmother after his Muslim parents were murdered in their home in front of him in “an ‘execution-style’ slaying” when he was three. Career Napoleon was a member of the Outlawz (originally "Dramacydal", subsequently "tha Outlaw Immortalz"), a hip hop group founded by rapper Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they were best known for their association with Shakur, coming to prominence by appearing on his The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, Makaveli album. After Shakur's death in 1996, the group were co-billed on the posthumous album ''Still I Rise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makaveli
Tupac Amaru Shakur (; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time. Academics regard him as one of the most influential music artists of the 20th century and a prominent political activist for Black America. In addition to his music career, Shakur also wrote poetry and starred in films. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. His lyrical content has been noted for addressing social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of other African-Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics. Shakur was born in New York City to parents who were both political activists and Black Panther Party members. Raised by his mother, Afeni Shakur, he relocated to Baltimore in 1984 and to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1988. Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
