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B-Legit
Birth nameBrandt Jones
Also known asHash Brown Billo
Born (1968-01-13) January 13, 1968 (age 56)
OriginVallejo, California
GenresHip hop, Hyphy
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1988–present
LabelsJive, Sick Wid It, Koch, Block Movement, EMPIRE

Brandt Jones (born January 13, 1968), better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.[1]

Career

Before he started his music career, he attended Vallejo High School and was a member of the Vallejo High Marching & Jazz Band. He graduated on June 17, 1986 and then attended Grambling State University. He became a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40.[1] He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" on 2Pac's album All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent and major labels such as Sick Wid It Records,[1][2] Jive Records,[3] and Koch Records.[4] He has collaborated with numerous other artists including E-40, Celly Cel, Master P, Too Short, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, C-Murder, Bushwick Bill, Jadakiss, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Styles P, The Federation, Mystikal, UGK, Mack 10, Daryl Hall, Keak Da Sneak, Rick Rock, Young Buck, The Luniz, Paul Wall, and the late Mac Dre.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

  • The Purple House President (2005)
  • Hood Hustlin' (2006)
  • Gorilla Grindin with Lil Sisco (2006)

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ a b c d Arnold, Eric K. (19 December 2007). "OG icon B-Legit reflects on pre-hyphy rap". Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  2. ^ Howard, Jacinta. "The House That E-40 Built: The 25 Dopest Sick Wid It Songs". rockthebells.com. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  3. ^ Banjoko, Adisa (8 December 2005). "Hip-Hop News: Bay Area Rap Star B-Legit Speaks On New Album". Rap News Network.
  4. ^ "La Koch Records si prende il rapper B-Legit" (in Italian). Rockol. 25 August 2000.
  5. ^ "Coast 2 Coast - B-Legit". AllMusic. 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  6. ^ "Sick Wid It - Abundance". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  7. ^ Lockerz, Inc. "Aren Menace's Photo". Lockerz.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  8. ^ "ChickenHill Project". Mim.io. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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