Lil Scrappy
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Lil' Scrappy (born Darryl Kevin Richardson II on January 19, 1984 in North Trenton, New Jersey) is a rapper.
Biography
He 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. 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 southeast through mixtapes *and the street anthem of 2003 "Head Bussa," which was used as the theme for the 2004 Atlanta Braves. During this time, Lil' Jon inked a deal to bring his BME Recordings to Warner Bros. Records as a joint venture partnership.
The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Lil' Scrappy and Trillville
Lil' Scrappy released a dual EP with labelmates Trillville entitled The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Lil' Scrappy and Trillville in February 2004. The album featured production by Lil' Jon. Lil' Scrappy and Trillville had ten tracks each appear on this album. It was Lil' Scrappy's first credited album but his first official album is soon followed.
Lil' Scrappy's second single and second most commercially successful single to date, "No Problem", reached the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved the top 10 on the R&B and rap charts. Thanks to the success of "No Problem" and Trillville's hits "Some Cut" and "Neva Eva," the joint album reached #3 on the r&b chart and #12 on the Billboard 200 in 2004. It was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Lil' Jon invited Lil' Scrappy to participate on the track "What U Gonna Do" appearing on Lil' Jon's 2004 album Crunk Juice. "What U Gon' Do" was released as a single reaching #20 in the US in late December 2004 and reaching #30 in the UK in February 2005.
Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live
Lil' Scrappy recently released an album "Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live" which was released on December 5 2006 on BME Recordings/Reprise Records/G-Unit Records. The album features appearances by Yung Joc, Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, Eminem, Young Buck, 50 Cent, Kandi Girl, Young Dro, and Bohagon. It was excutive produced by Lil Jon and 50 Cent. The first single Money in the Bank featured Young Buck and became his second top 30 single. Money in the Bank has currently 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 has surpassed the peak position of "No Problem" by one position. The second single has been released called Gangsta, Gangsta featuring Lil Jon. "Oh Yeah (Work)" is confirmed as the third single from Lil Scrappy's debut album Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live. It features E-40 & Sean Paul of Youngbloodz. J-Bo, Lil Jon, & Too Short made cameo appearances in the video. It is produced by Lil Jon and it has been recently played on some urban radio stations. The video premiered as a New Joint on 106 & Park Live, on 1/25/07.
G-Unit
It has been rumored that Lil Scrappy would leave BME Records for G-Unit. Lil Jon and 50 Cent negotiated terms for BME artists to work with G-Unit, Scrappy being the first. However Warner Bros. Records state that Lil Scrappy is not sign to G-Unit. In "Money in the Bank" and "Gangsta, Gangsta", Lil Scrappy yelled out "G-UNIT!" in the beginning. This states that Lil Scrappy is loyal to the group, also in the song Gangsta, Gangsta, in the second and fourth chorus the last two lines are "Cuz I'm a (Gangsta, gangsta), Yea top of the list Gorilla Unit motherfucker - Git cha mind right bitch!" Note that G-Unit stands for Gorilla Unit
Incident With The Game
On June 16 2007 at Birthday Bash sources revealed to VIBE that rapper Lil Scrappy had saw G-Unit's rival The Game backstage. Lil Scrappy yelled out, " I see You Nigga," to The Game. It was known that The Game got into a argument with Lil Scrappy, but no physical altercation has been reported. The Game was onstage saying 'G-Unot.' This was known to be disrespecting to Lil Scrappy who was in his home town. Both Lil Scrappy and The Game declined to comment. The incident may continue the ongoing beef between G-Unit and The Game and that Lil Scrappy may take part in the feud.
Discography
Albums
- 2004: The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy (with Trillville)
- 2006: Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live
Solo Singles
- 2004: "Head Bussa" (featuring Lil Jon)
- 2004: "No Problem"
- 2006: "Money in the Bank" (featuring Young Buck)
- 2006: "Gangsta Gangsta" (featuring Lil Jon)
- 2007: "Oh Yeah (Work)" (featuring Sean P & E-40)
- 2007: "Livin' in the Projects"
Featured Singles
- 2004: "Neva Eva" (Trillville featuring Lil Jon & Lil Scrappy)
- 2004: "Knuck If You Buck" (Crime Mob featuring Lil Scrappy)
- 2004: "What U Gon' Do" (Lil Jon featuring Lil Scrappy)
- 2005: "I'm a King" (P$C featuring Lil Scrappy)
- 2007: "Rock Yo Hips" (Crime Mob featuring Lil Scrappy)
Video Cameo Appearances
- 2003: "Aint Never Scared" (Bonecrusher feat. T.I. and Killer Mike)
- 2003: "Get Low" (Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz feat. Ying Yang Twins)
- 2004: "Let Me In" (Young Buck)
- 2004: "1,2 Step" (Ciara)
- 2005: "Candy Shop" (50 Cent feat. Olivia)
- 2005: "Twist It" (Olivia feat. Lloyd Banks)
- 2005: "And Then What" (Young Jeezy feat. Mannie Fresh)
- 2006: "Tell Me When To Go" (E-40 feat. Keak Da Sneak)
- 2006: "I Luv It" (Young Jeezy)
- 2006: "Rock Yo Hips" (Crime Mob)
- 2007: "Get Buck" (Young Buck)