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Bizarre
Bizarre in May 2008
Bizarre in May 2008
Background information
Birth nameRufus Arthur Johnson
Also known asPeter S. Bizzare, Bizarre Kidd, Bizzy, Idiotic Bizarre
Born (1976-07-05) July 5, 1976 (age 48)
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop Dirty Rap
OccupationRapper
Years active1995–present
LabelsRed Head, Koch, Presto, AVJ, Shady
WebsiteBizarre's World

Rufus Arthur Johnson (born July 5, 1976),[1] better known by his stage name Bizarre, is an American rapper, best known for his work with Detroit, Michigan-based hip hop group D12. His songs frequently contain subject matter that often creates shock value, such as rape and drugs.

In February 2012, Bizarre officially announced that he had split from D12 and started his own group, The Weirdo Movement.[2]

Early life

Bizarre was born as "Rufus Arthur Johnson" on July 5, 1976 in Detroit, Michigan. Bizarre grew up living with his single mother. In 1995, he joined the rap group D12 with neighborhood friends DeShaun "Proof" Holton, Carnail "Bugz" Pitts, and Von "Kuniva" Carlisle. He also met Marshall "Eminem" Mathers through Proof. Bizarre used to attend a club on Friday nights called Saint Andrew's Hall, where rap battles would be held.

Career

1990s

Bizarre released his first EP titled as Attack of the Weirdos in 1997. The album features Eminem, Kon Artis, and more. For a while, he did not practice his solo career, rather performing more often with his rap group, D12. Bizarre was present for D12's first EP in 1996 titled The Underground EP.

2000s

Bizarre was featured on D12's first studio album in 2001 titled Devil's Night. Bizarre continued to perform alongside D12 without practicing his solo career, not until after the release of D12's second album D12 World in 2004. Bizarre then released his first official studio album in 2005 titled as Hannicap Circus. He had also worked with rappers Kuniva, Swift, Proof, Kon Artis, and Eminem in D12. He was also featured in Eminem's compilation album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up, on a track called "Murder" that features Kuniva, released in December 5, 2006. But following the death of rapper Proof, D12 and especially Eminem was affected greatly, and D12 became inactive for a simple reason. The album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up brought together all of Eminem's fellow rappers including all of D12 except for Proof.

In 2007, Bizarre released his second studio album called Blue Cheese & Coney Island.[3] In 2008 Bizarre was with D12 to record their first official mixtape titled Return of the Dozen, and returned to do a mixtape sequel in 2011 called Return of the Dozen Vol. 2.

2010s

In 2010, Bizarre released his third studio album titled Friday Night at St. Andrews.[4] The album is more reality-based on actual situations throughout Bizarre's early life and career, thus the album is more conscious than his previous releases. The album features guest appearances from Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Kuniva, and more.

Bizarre along with King Gordy have formed a hip hop duo called The Davidians. The Davidians were featured on Esham's mixtape The Butcher Shop. The duo is currently seeking for a record label.[5]

Bizarre was featured in Snowgoons's music video with Swifty McVay, King Gordy, Sean Strange and Meth Mouth.

In 2010, Bizarre was featured on a single "Be a Legend" with Russian hip-hop group Red Family MC'z.

In 2011, Bizarre was featured on the track "Shock Em" with underground rap group Bankrupt Records for the album Double Vision.

In 2012, Bizarre released his fourth mixtape, This Guy's a Weirdo, which includes a song entitled "Justin Bieber" featuring King Gordy. In the song, Bizarre fantasizes about raping and murdering Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

Discography

Main article: Bizarre discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Mixtapes
  • Hate Music (2007)
  • Liquor, Weed & Food Stamps (2008)
  • A Pre-Coney Island Mixtape by DJ House (2009)
  • This Guy's a Weirdo (2012)
  • Lace Blunts (2013)
Discography with D12

Further reading

References

  1. ^ Di Bella, Michael. "Bizarre biography - Allmusic". Allmusic Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  2. ^ Arnold, Paul (February 28, 2012). "Bizarre Announces Split From D12, Reveals If He Plans To Stop Stalking Nicki Minaj". HipHop DX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  3. ^ Bizarre Detnews.com - D12's Bizarre celebrates new album with a release party - 25 October 2007
  4. ^ Paine, Jake (2010-04-02). "D12's Bizarre Talks About "Friday Nights At St. Andrews," Drake | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
  5. ^ "The Davidians". Wearedavidians.com. Retrieved 2012-03-30.

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