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Thug Felion George Bayona (born December 5, 1976), better known as Thug Felon/ Thug Felion, is an American rapper, and street legend best known for his association with fellow rapper RahSun while working with Sony's now defunct 550 label.[1]

Career

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Bayona grew up in Brooklyn, New York and is of Afro/Puerto Rican descent.[2][3] Rahsun introduced Felion to the public in 1998.[2][3] Felion was featured on Sony 550 artist Rahsun's debut LP It's Not a Game which included the single "I`ll Be Around" which featured the deceased rapper Big Punisher. Sony 550 sought signing Felion however due to financial difficulties Sony's 550 label was dismantled.[2][4]

Felion continued releasing mix-tapes with fellow rapper D Fenominal, and collaborating with associates such as rapper Keith Murray. Thug Felon was then offered a deal by Erick Sermon after hearing Bayona's work.[2][5] However again due to financial circumstances and legal difficulties an albim was never released. [7]

References

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  1. ^ discogs.com [1]
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