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Bizzy Bone
Bizzy Bone in late 2013
Bizzy Bone in late 2013
Background information
Birth nameBryon Anthony McCane II
Born (1976-09-12) September 12, 1976 (age 47)
Columbus, Ohio, United States
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1989–present
LabelsRuthless (1994-2002)
BTNH Worldwide (2009-present)
Mo Thugs (1996-1998)
Virgin Records (2007-2008)
Bungalo (2003-2004)
SMC (2005)
Real Talk (2006-present)
After Platinum Records (2006-2008)
Hi-Power (2006-2009)
Warner Bros (2010-2011)
Sumerian Records (2010-2011)
7 Sign (1997-present)

Bryon Anthony McCane II (born September 12, 1976),[1] better known by his stage name Bizzy Bone, AKA 'Lil RIPsta, is an American rapper and the youngest member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Early life

At the age of 5, Bryon and his two sisters were abducted by his stepfather. Both his sisters were natural children of Bryon's stepfather. He lived in many homes, apartments, cars and motels and was unaware at first that he had been abducted. He was told his mother had died. In 1983, he was living at an Oklahoma reservation where his stepfather had dropped him off. A neighbor saw his photo at the end of the made-for-TV movie, Adam, and called the police, resulting in his return to his family.[2]

When he was thirteen, Bryon went to live with his sisters and their father in Cleveland, Ohio. During this period he met Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone and Flesh-n-Bone. Bizzy Bone started in hip hop as a founding member of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, which was formed in 1993. This Cleveland-based crew first got the ear of N.W.A. founder Eazy-E. In 2002, he appeared on the FOX series America's Most Wanted (hosted by John Walsh, Adam's father) [3] and he revealed his abusive childhood and molestation. Bryon also wrote and performed a song on the show entitled "A.M.W." in which he thanks Walsh and encourages abused children to come forward.

Solo career

Bizzy Bone started his solo career in 1998. He is best known for his style of combining rapid fire raps, double harmony choruses, with a soft-spoken and high-pitched delivery. His solo debut, Heaven'z Movie, was critically acclaimed and certified Platinum by the RIAA.

The Gift, released on April 7, 2001, peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Independent Albums chart. Many of the songs on the album dealt with his personal life and childhood.

In 2004, Bizzy released Alpha and Omega which showed a change in his musical and lyrical content. Fans responded positively to the album. Bizzy followed up with the limited-edition internet album The Beginning and the End (album). He has released several albums with little or no marketing. In late 2012, he made headlines in magazines such as People for his dramatic weight loss of 30 lbs, being engaged to a long-time girlfriend and also quitting alcohol, an abuse that plagued his early adulthood. He has also stated that he is completely committed to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and will continue touring and recording with the group. After 2 years of recording, He is set to release The Wonder Years in Spring 2014 under Krayzie Bone's label, The Life Entertainment.

Discography

Main articles: Bizzy Bone discography and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony discography
Studio albums

In other media

  • The song "Jesus" was featured in the movie Bully.
  • The song "Hollywood" was featured in the video game True Crime: Streets of LA.
  • The song "Fried Day" was featured in the movie "Next Friday"
  • He was also featured on track nine of I See Stars' 2009 album, 3-D.
  • Featured on the 2010 Bankrupt Records musical release "Double Vision" on the track "No Stranger To Danger"

Filmography

  1. Cutthroat Alley (2003) .... Ghetty
  2. Jacked Up (2001) .... Zach
  3. beef 3 DVD (2006).... himself

References

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008) Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2006, Record Research, ISBN 978-0-89820-172-7, p. 97
  2. ^ "Bizzy Bone ; Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics". MTV. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Bizzy Bone News - Yahoo! Music". New.music.yahoo.com. Retrieved 30 November 2010.

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