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[[Eminem]] records and has said that Eminem and Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration.<ref name=HipHopDX2>{{cite web|title=Hopsin: Something Wicked|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1661/title.hopsin-something-wicked|publisher=HipHopDX}}</ref> |
[[Eminem]] records and has said that Eminem and Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration.<ref name=HipHopDX2>{{cite web|title=Hopsin: Something Wicked|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1661/title.hopsin-something-wicked|publisher=HipHopDX}}</ref> |
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His debut album ''[[Gazing At The Moonlight]]'' was released October 26, 2009. His second album ''[[RAW (Hopsin album)|Raw]]'' (a reference to the [[Saw_(franchise)|Saw]] series) was released as a digital download on iTunes and as physical CD on his [http://www.myfunkvolume.com label's website] on November 19, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for "Sag My Pants" on [[YouTube]] mocking [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Rick Ross]], [[Soulja Boy]] and [[Lupe Fiasco]]. |
His debut album ''[[Gazing At The Moonlight]]'' was released October 26, 2009. His second album ''[[RAW (Hopsin album)|Raw]]'' (a reference to the [[Saw_(franchise)|Saw]] series) was released as a digital download on iTunes and as physical CD on his [http://www.myfunkvolume.com label's website] on November 19, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for "Sag My Pants" on [[YouTube]] mocking [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]], [[Lil Wayne]], [[Rick Ross]], [[Soulja Boy]] and [[Lupe Fiasco]].The lyrics are-I snuck in [[Drake]]s house when he was alone inside uh oh. You can say I have a bogus mind I dim the lights down and close the blinds. Around his neck is where my rope was tied I yanked on it till I broke his spine, yeah. Lately Ive been fuckin pissed off, why? Cause everybodys sayin [[Lil Wayne]] spits raw I start a big brawl And slam his ass into a brick wall And have a fat nigga sit on him [[Rick Ross]], gross. I dont play with this rap shit I got no life, I stay in the attic Fuck a rap career, Im waiting to smash it. [[Soulja Boy]] you got a corny flow, true So you can suck my fuckin dick through a glory hole. I'm just being me What you trying to hate for All you niggas faker than [[Lupe Fiasco]] claimin he skateboards. Yeah right, that nigga cant even ollie Push him away on the dolly Not even Satan cant stop me, what. |
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As of 17 November, 2011 the video has received 5,056,496 views thus far on Youtube. Hopsin has worked with multi-platinum recording artist [[B.o.B]] and independent rapper [[Tech N9ne|Tech N9ne's]] latest album ''[[All 6's and 7's]]''. After that guest appearance he released the fourth installment of his "Ill Mind of Hopsin" video series, which received over three million views. It heavily dissed [[Tyler the Creator]] and was shot as a parody of his [[Yonkers (song)|Yonkers]] video. He will also be featured on [[R.A. The Rugged Man]]'s new album and will be on the next [[Twiztid]] album.<ref name=Twitter>{{cite web|title= RT @Freedumb 420 @tweetmesohard -|url=http://www.twitlonger.com/show/ce177b}}</ref> |
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On October 31, 2011, Hopsin was featured in the world's first mobile [[battle rap]] game, [[Battle Rap Stars]] by [[Jump Shot Media]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapospective.com/news/paul-wall-stars-in-first-ever-mobile-battle-rap-game/ | title=Paul Wall Stars in First-Ever Mobile Battle Rap Game | work=Rapospective.com| date=October 31, 2011}}</ref> |
On October 31, 2011, Hopsin was featured in the world's first mobile [[battle rap]] game, [[Battle Rap Stars]] by [[Jump Shot Media]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapospective.com/news/paul-wall-stars-in-first-ever-mobile-battle-rap-game/ | title=Paul Wall Stars in First-Ever Mobile Battle Rap Game | work=Rapospective.com| date=October 31, 2011}}</ref> |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Marcus Hopson |
Also known as | Hopsin, Hop, Pillow Man, Hollywood Hopsin |
Born | July 18, 1985 |
Origin | Panorama City, Los Angeles, U.S. |
Genres | Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, Hip Hop Producer, Director, Actor |
Years active | 2007—Present |
Labels | Funk Volume, Ruthless Records |
Website | www |
Marcus Hopson, better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American rapper, music video director and hip hop producer from Panorama City, Los Angeles, California. Known for his unique white contact lenses, his music videos gained popularity on YouTube. He was signed to Eazy E's record label Ruthless Records in 2007,[1] and has since founded his own record label Funk Volume.[2]
Music career
Hopsin received acclamations in hip hop magazines and Internet publications,[3] and was described as the new face of West Coast hip hop. While his lyrics are often shocking, he has spoken out against mainstream rap's positive portrayal of alcohol and drugs and often takes shots at mainstream rappers in his songs. Hopsin's style has been compared to that of early
Eminem records and has said that Eminem and Michael Jackson was his biggest inspiration.[4]
His debut album Gazing At The Moonlight was released October 26, 2009. His second album Raw (a reference to the Saw series) was released as a digital download on iTunes and as physical CD on his label's website on November 19, 2010. On October 8, 2010, Hopsin released a music video for "Sag My Pants" on YouTube mocking Drake, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and Lupe Fiasco.The lyrics are-I snuck in Drakes house when he was alone inside uh oh. You can say I have a bogus mind I dim the lights down and close the blinds. Around his neck is where my rope was tied I yanked on it till I broke his spine, yeah. Lately Ive been fuckin pissed off, why? Cause everybodys sayin Lil Wayne spits raw I start a big brawl And slam his ass into a brick wall And have a fat nigga sit on him Rick Ross, gross. I dont play with this rap shit I got no life, I stay in the attic Fuck a rap career, Im waiting to smash it. Soulja Boy you got a corny flow, true So you can suck my fuckin dick through a glory hole. I'm just being me What you trying to hate for All you niggas faker than Lupe Fiasco claimin he skateboards. Yeah right, that nigga cant even ollie Push him away on the dolly Not even Satan cant stop me, what.
As of 17 November, 2011 the video has received 5,056,496 views thus far on Youtube. Hopsin has worked with multi-platinum recording artist B.o.B and independent rapper Tech N9ne's latest album All 6's and 7's. After that guest appearance he released the fourth installment of his "Ill Mind of Hopsin" video series, which received over three million views. It heavily dissed Tyler the Creator and was shot as a parody of his Yonkers video. He will also be featured on R.A. The Rugged Man's new album and will be on the next Twiztid album.[5]
On October 31, 2011, Hopsin was featured in the world's first mobile battle rap game, Battle Rap Stars by Jump Shot Media.[6]
Acting career
After making a guest appearance in the film Fame starring Kelsey Grammer,[7] Hopsin's had a starring role in the independent musical film entitled Bomb The World in which he plays a rapper by the name of Face. These were his first major acting appearances since he played a minor role in an episode of That's so Raven in 2002.
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2009: Gazing At The Moonlight
- 2010: RAW
- 2012: Knock Madness
- Mixtapes
- Music videos
FilmographyFilm Roles
Television Roles
Video Games
References
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