Lil Scrappy
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Darryl Kevin Richardson II (born January 19, 1984), better known by his stage name
Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper
.
Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon
while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Along with labelmates Trillville
, Lil Scrappy was one of the first signings to Lil Jon's BME Recordings
.
Lil Scrappy built a strong reputation and eager following throughout the Southeastern United States
through mixtapes and his 2003 song "Head Bussa", which was used as the theme for the 2004 Atlanta Braves
.
on December 5, 2006 on BME Recordings
/Reprise Records
/G-Unit Records
and G-Unit South now Cashville Records.The album features appearances by Yung Joc
, Three 6 Mafia
, Lil Jon
, Young Buck
, 50 Cent
, Olivia
, Young Dro
, and Bohagon. It was produced by Lil Jon
and 50 Cent
. The first single Money in the Bank
features Young Buck
and became Lil Scrappy's second Top 30 single. Money in the Bank
peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100
chart trajectory, becoming his biggest solo hit and most commercially successful single to date in the U.S. as it surpassed the peak position of "No Problem" by one position. The second single from the album is called Gangsta, Gangsta and features Lil Jon
. "Oh Yeah (Work)
" is the third single from Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live and features E-40
and Sean P (formerly Sean Paul) of YoungbloodZ
He also has one son named Rashaud Archie.
J-Bo, Lil Jon
, & Too Short made cameo appearances in the video, which premiered January 25, 2007 on BET's 106 & Park as a New Joint. The song also received significant air play on various urban
stations.
In late 2008 Lil Scrappy announced that his second studio album
would not be released under G-Unit Records
or other former label BME Records.
Lil Scrappy's first independent album, Prince of the South
, was released on May 13, 2008 through Real Talk Entertainment
.
, Tha Grustle & that he had signed with Ludacris label DTP & it would be distributed through Def Jam.
Also in 2009 Lil Scrappy appeared in the motion picuture Just Another Day the tale of the brutal realities of rap music, Scrappy plays a character named Jay.
Lil Scrappy's second independent album, Prince of the South 2, was released on October 19, 2010 through Real Talk Entertainment
just like his first independent album. On On September 8, 2009 Lil Scrappy released the first single from the album entitled "Addicted To Money" but it failed to reach the Billboard charts
so it was dubbed as a promo single. Then On September 28, 2010 Lil Scrappy released the first single from the album "Bad (That's Her)" which featured Stuey Rock but it also failed to reach the billboard charts so it was dubbed as promo single.
On November 2, 2011 after the album never seen official release date Lil Scrappy announced that the album would be released in early 2012 & that him DTP
had parted ways & him & his label G-Sup imprint has partnered with S-Line, a company owned by Lil Scappy's manager Kevin Clark. G-Sup/S-Line has embarked in a joint venture with Bonzi Records, a label owned by platinum producer J. Wells
& will be distributed by Fontana
/Universal
. The official first single from the album will be "Helicopter" that features 2 Chainz & Twista
.
Independent albums
Collaboration albums
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Lil Scrappy, is an American rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
.
Richards was discovered by producer and performer Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Along with labelmates Trillville
Trillville
Trillville is a rap group from the U.S. city of Atlanta. In 1997, when its members were still in the ninth grade in high school, the group formed with the stated intention to become "Gods of Crunk." Dirty Mouth was leader of the school's snare drum line and was already writing his own rhymes...
, Lil Scrappy was one of the first signings to Lil Jon's BME Recordings
BME Recordings
BME Recordings is an American record label founded by Lil Jon, Rob Mac, Emperor Searcy, and Vince Phillips Warner Bros. Records is the distributor for BME recordings...
.
Lil Scrappy built a strong reputation and eager following throughout the Southeastern United States
Southeastern United States
The Southeastern United States, colloquially referred to as the Southeast, is the eastern portion of the Southern United States. It is one of the most populous regions in the United States of America....
through mixtapes and his 2003 song "Head Bussa", which was used as the theme for the 2004 Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
.
2006-2008: Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live
Lil Scrappy released his debut album Bred 2 Die Born 2 LiveBred 2 Die Born 2 Live
Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live is the debut studio album by Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy, released on December 4, 2006. The album debuted at number twenty-four on the Billboard 200 with about 82,000 copies sold.- Background :...
on December 5, 2006 on BME Recordings
BME Recordings
BME Recordings is an American record label founded by Lil Jon, Rob Mac, Emperor Searcy, and Vince Phillips Warner Bros. Records is the distributor for BME recordings...
/Reprise Records
Reprise Records
Reprise Records is an American record label, founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operated through Warner Bros. Records.-Beginnings:...
/G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
and G-Unit South now Cashville Records.The album features appearances by Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
, Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
, Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
, Young Buck
Young Buck
David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
, 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
, Olivia
Olivia (singer)
Olivia Theresa Longott , professionally known as Olivia, is an American R&B singer and rapper.-Early life:Raised in New York City, Longott is of Puerto Rican, and Indian descent....
, Young Dro
Young Dro
D'Juan Hart , better known as Young Dro is an American Southern rapper from Bankhead, Georgia. He performed as Dro from 2000 until he signed to Grand Hustle Records in 2006, when he became known as Young Dro.- Discography :...
, and Bohagon. It was produced by Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
and 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
. The first single Money in the Bank
Money in the Bank (Lil Scrappy song)
"Money in the Bank" is a single from Lil Scrappy's debut album Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live, featuring Young Buck. The video has cameo appearances including Lil Jon, Lloyd Banks, Chamillionaire, Project Pat, Spider Loc, T-Pain, David Banner, Nick Cannon, All Star Cashville Prince, Young Hot Rod and Katt...
features Young Buck
Young Buck
David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
and became Lil Scrappy's second Top 30 single. Money in the Bank
Money in the Bank (Lil Scrappy song)
"Money in the Bank" is a single from Lil Scrappy's debut album Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live, featuring Young Buck. The video has cameo appearances including Lil Jon, Lloyd Banks, Chamillionaire, Project Pat, Spider Loc, T-Pain, David Banner, Nick Cannon, All Star Cashville Prince, Young Hot Rod and Katt...
peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
chart trajectory, becoming his biggest solo hit and most commercially successful single to date in the U.S. as it surpassed the peak position of "No Problem" by one position. The second single from the album is called Gangsta, Gangsta and features Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
. "Oh Yeah (Work)
Oh Yeah (Work)
"Oh Yeah " is the third single from Lil Scrappy's second album Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live. Although on the release of the album, the single was an unlisted track...
" is the third single from Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live and features E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
and Sean P (formerly Sean Paul) of YoungbloodZ
YoungBloodZ
YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, comprising members J-Bo (born Jeffrey Ray Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P YoungBloodZ are an American Southern rap duo...
He also has one son named Rashaud Archie.
J-Bo, Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
, & Too Short made cameo appearances in the video, which premiered January 25, 2007 on BET's 106 & Park as a New Joint. The song also received significant air play on various urban
Mainstream Urban
Mainstream Urban is a term used to describe a radio format similar to an Urban Contemporary format. The format differentiates itself due to two factors: playlist composition and target demographic...
stations.
In late 2008 Lil Scrappy announced that his second studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
would not be released under G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
or other former label BME Records.
Lil Scrappy's first independent album, Prince of the South
Prince of the South (album)
- Album Chart Awards :- External links :* at Real Talk Ent....
, was released on May 13, 2008 through Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment is a hip hop record label and is the current home to a diverse group of Gold and Platinum artists. Real Talk Entertainment was launched in 2003 and is a privately held independent record label based in Sacramento, California....
.
2009-present: The Grustle
In early 2009 Lil Scrappy's annouced the title of for his second studio albumStudio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, Tha Grustle & that he had signed with Ludacris label DTP & it would be distributed through Def Jam.
Also in 2009 Lil Scrappy appeared in the motion picuture Just Another Day the tale of the brutal realities of rap music, Scrappy plays a character named Jay.
Lil Scrappy's second independent album, Prince of the South 2, was released on October 19, 2010 through Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment is a hip hop record label and is the current home to a diverse group of Gold and Platinum artists. Real Talk Entertainment was launched in 2003 and is a privately held independent record label based in Sacramento, California....
just like his first independent album. On On September 8, 2009 Lil Scrappy released the first single from the album entitled "Addicted To Money" but it failed to reach the Billboard charts
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
so it was dubbed as a promo single. Then On September 28, 2010 Lil Scrappy released the first single from the album "Bad (That's Her)" which featured Stuey Rock but it also failed to reach the billboard charts so it was dubbed as promo single.
On November 2, 2011 after the album never seen official release date Lil Scrappy announced that the album would be released in early 2012 & that him DTP
DTP
-Computing:* Distributed transaction processing, in computer systems, usually refers to the X/Open model of co-ordinating transactions between multiple participants* Desktop publishing, a technological publishing method * Dynamic Trunking Protocol...
had parted ways & him & his label G-Sup imprint has partnered with S-Line, a company owned by Lil Scappy's manager Kevin Clark. G-Sup/S-Line has embarked in a joint venture with Bonzi Records, a label owned by platinum producer J. Wells
J. Wells
J. Wells is a record producer, businessman, and occasional rapper. He is a member of the Likwit Crew.- Biography :...
& will be distributed by Fontana
Fontana Records
Fontana Records is a record label which was started in the 1950s as a subsidiary of the Dutch Philips Records; when Philips restructured its music operations it dropped Fontana in favor of Vertigo Records. In the seventies PolyGram acquired the dormant label....
/Universal
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
. The official first single from the album will be "Helicopter" that features 2 Chainz & Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
.
Discography
Studio albums- Bred 2 Die Born 2 LiveBred 2 Die Born 2 LiveBred 2 Die Born 2 Live is the debut studio album by Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy, released on December 4, 2006. The album debuted at number twenty-four on the Billboard 200 with about 82,000 copies sold.- Background :...
(2006) - The Grustle (2012)
Independent albums
- Prince of the SouthPrince of the South (album)- Album Chart Awards :- External links :* at Real Talk Ent....
(2008) - Prince of the South 2 (2010)
Collaboration albums
- The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil ScrappyThe King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil ScrappyThe King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy is a split album between BME Recordings artists Lil' Scrappy and Trillville released in 2004. It featured the singles "Neva Eva" and "Some Cut" by Trillville and "Head Bussa" and "No Problem" by Lil' Scrappy. "Some Cut" is their...
(with TrillvilleTrillvilleTrillville is a rap group from the U.S. city of Atlanta. In 1997, when its members were still in the ninth grade in high school, the group formed with the stated intention to become "Gods of Crunk." Dirty Mouth was leader of the school's snare drum line and was already writing his own rhymes...
) (2004) - Silence & Secrecy: Black Rag Gang (with G'$ Up Click) (2009)
- Horrible: The Remixes 12" (Skullfukkaz! with Lil Scrappy & Lil Squeezy) (2011)
External links
- Official Website
- Lil Scrappy at TwitterTwitterTwitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
- Lil Scrappy at MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....