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| Rocko | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Rodney Ramone Hill, Jr. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | A1 Entertainment (CEO)/Def Jam |
| Website | Island website |
Rodney Hill[1], better known by his stage name Rocko, is an American rapper.
Rocko released his first studio album, Self Made, on March 18, 2008.[2] The album peaked at number twenty-one on Billboard 200, number six on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums und number four on Top Rap Albums.[3] It spawned the single "Umma Do Me", which peaked at number sixty-six on Billboard Hot 100.[4]
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[edit] Music career
Rocko started his career as a ghostwriter and producer somewhen around 1999. In 2002, he established his own label Rocky Road Records and began working with artists like Young Dro and Dem Franchize Boyz. [1] He released several mixtapes before being signed by Def Jam Records in October 2006.[5]
He released his first studio album, Self Made on March 18, 2008. It features production from Drumma Boy, Cool & Dre, The Runners and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and contributions came from guest artists Lloyd, Dre, Kevin Cossom as well as Monica. The album spawned the single "Umma Do Me, his first song that had managed to get on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]
[edit] Personal life
[edit] Legal issues
In January 2009, Rocko was sentenced to 48 hours jail for an altercation with a woman back in 2007.[6]
[edit] Relationships
Rocko became engaged to R&B singer Monica in December 2007 after an on-and-off relationship.[7][8] They have two sons together, Rodney, Jr. (born May 21, 2005) and Romello (born January 8, 2008).[9][10] However, the couple split in March 2010 after rumors about Rocko cheating came out.[7][9]
[edit] Discography
- 2008: Self Made
- TBA: One of One
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television
Monica: Still Standing - (Guest stars as Himself)
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Rocko - Music Videos, Songs, News, Photos and Lyrics". MTV.com. http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rocko/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Self-Made: Rocko". at Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Self-Made-Rocko/dp/B0013LL04A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324305451&sr=8-1. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Self-Made - Rocko". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/#/album/rocko/self-made/1110451. Retrieved December 19,2011.
- ^ a b "Rocko Album & Song Chart History". Billboard.com. March 15, 2008. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/rocko/chart-history/382431. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Show & Prove: Rocko". XXLMag.com. February 29, 2008. http://www.xxlmag.com/old-xxl-magazine/old-show-prove/2008/02/show-prove-rocko/. Retrieved Decembeer 19, 2011.
- ^ Winslow, Mike (26 January 2009). "'Umma Do Me' Rapper Rocko Sentenced to Jail". Allhiphop.com. http://allhiphop.com/2009/01/26/umma-do-me-rapper-rocko-sentenced-to-jail/. Retrieved 19 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Monica Addresses Rocko Breakup, Cheating Rumors: 'I Never Felt So Confused'". Vibe.com. March 22, 2010. http://www.vibe.com/posts/monica-addresses-rocko-breakup-cheating-rumors-%E2%80%98i-never-felt-so-confused%E2%80%99. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Random Pix: Monica, Rocko and Fam Attend Wedding in Atlanta". GossipOnThis.com. June 5, 2009. http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/05/random-pix-monica-rocko-and-fam-attend-wedding-in-atlanta/. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ a b "Monica has split from her fiance, Rodney Rocko Hill, Jr.". Zimbio.com. March 18, 2010. http://www.zimbio.com/Rocko/articles/hppPFXV4nXe/Monica+split+fiance+rapper+Rodney+Rocko+Hill. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Monica Arnold: Monica Boyfriend killed himself". Lugaluda.com. http://www.lugaluda.com/monica-arnold-monica-boyfriend-killed-himself-rocko-rapper-monica-still-standing/. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
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