Loon (rapper)
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Amir Junaid Muuhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins, June 20, 1975 in Harlem, New York) better known by his stage name Loon, is an African-American rapper formerly part of P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records, where he released his self-titled debut album, Loon. He has also made many guest appearances on songs of the R&B and hip hop genres. In 2004, Loon left Bad Boy to start his own label, Boss Up Entertainment. Loon started his music career as a member of Mase's rap collective Harlem World. Along with his music Loon has also been featured in two movies directed by Damon Dash, State Property 2 and Death of a Dynasty. Loon has recently converted to Islam
Feud with Mase and Jim Jones
Loon started the feud with Mase after Mase dissed him on "I don't know officer" by saying "I don't know why Loon and Fabby don't just say that I'm their daddy." Implying that Loon stole his style. On the mixtape "Streetwars 15", Loon raps over Young Jeezy's hit single "Soul Survivor" in a song called "U Not a Ryder", where he calls Mase a male prostitute. Loon also recorded a song over 50 Cent's "Window Shopper", titled "Dildo Hopper", where he calls Mase gay. He also criticizes him for joining G-Unit and makes dirty comments about 50 Cent and Spider Loc as well. Jim Jones commented badly on Loon on a Sub0 DVD. Loon released the album "Wizard of Harlem", which contains the track "Jimmy". It repeatedly makes derogatory remarks about Jim Jones, mentioning how Jones wants to be a gangster and tries to act hard[citation needed]. The intro to Jimmy titled "Elmo", is where Loon pretending to be Sesame Street character Elmo and he calls Jones a bitch. He also recorded a negative song about both of them titled "Kill You" on the Wizard of Harlem, where he tells both rappers to give up their careers. Since then, both conflicts remain unresolved. Loon recently dissed Mase again on the song "You Know I Get Ugly".
Album with G. Dep
In 2007 Loon released an album with G. Dep called "Bad Boy". The album contains new songs as well as several songs from Wizard Of OZ including "Jimmy" and the diss skit "Elmo."
Conversion to Islam
Born in a Christian family, Chauncey Lamont Hawkins changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith after converting to Islam. He recently travelled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest and most sacred site of the Islamic religion, to perform Umrah. He has since quit rapping and now is focusing on seeking knowledge and giving Da'wa. He found peace in Islam which in his opinion money could not buy. For more information on Loon's conversion, you may watch Eddie's interview with Loon on the Deen Show.
Albums
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No Friends
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Wizard of Harlem
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Bad Boy (with G. Dep)
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Singles
- "Promise (So So Def Remix)" (Jagged Edge featuring Loon) (2000)
- "I Need A Girl (Part One)" (P. Diddy featuring Usher & Loon) (2002) #2 US, #4 UK
- "I Need A Girl (Part Two)" (P. Diddy & Ginuwine featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri (2002) #4 US
- "I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)" (3LW featuring P. Diddy & Loon) (2002) #58 US
- "Hit The Freeway" (Toni Braxton featuring Loon) (2002) #86 US, #29 UK (2003 release)
- "Down For Me" (featuring Maze) (2003) #28/19 (R&B/Rap) US
- "How You Want That" (featuring Kelis) (2003) #88 US
- "Crazy" (Dream featuring Loon) (2003)
- "Show Me Your Soul" (with P. Diddy, Lenny Kravitz & Pharrell) - from the Bad Boys II soundtrack (2003) #35 UK
- "Who is Dat" (Loon featuring T-Pain) (2007) (Unknown)
- "Smile For Me" (Massari Featuring Loon) (2007)
- "What You Say" Loon featuring Christopher (2009) - a cover of Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap song)