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==Music career== |
==Music career== |
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He began his career with Baton Rouge superstar [[Lil Boosie]], being featured in ''Ghetto Stories'' in 2003 and ''Gangsta Muzik'' in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "[[Give Me That]]" featuring [[Bun B]] was frequently featured in mixtapes, Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label [[Atlantic Records]]. He was signed there, and his major-label debut ''[[Savage Life]]'' was released in 2005,<ref name="all music"/> debuting at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200]] chart.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|title=Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582799/20080305/jackson_janet.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=2008-03-05|accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref> Singles from his next album, ''[[Savage Life 2]]'', include "[[Independent (song)|Independent]]" featuring Boosie and [[Lil Phat]]. It is Webbie's most successful song to date,{{when|date=July 2012}} peaking at number nine on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and reaching the top of the [[Rap Songs]] chart. Webbie released his third album ''[[Savage Life 3]]'' on November 15, 2012 under [[Universal Records]]. |
He began his career with Baton Rouge superstar [[Lil Boosie]], being featured in ''Ghetto Stories'' in 2003 and ''Gangsta Muzik'' in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "[[Give Me That]]" featuring [[Bun B]] was frequently featured in mixtapes, Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label [[Atlantic Records]]. He was signed there, and his major-label debut ''[[Savage Life]]'' was released in 2005,<ref name="all music"/> debuting at number eight on the US [[Billboard 200]] chart.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Chris|title=Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1582799/20080305/jackson_janet.jhtml|work=MTV News|date=2008-03-05|accessdate=2008-04-19}}</ref> Singles from his next album, ''[[Savage Life 2]]'', include "[[Independent (song)|Independent]]" featuring Boosie and [[Lil Phat]]. It is Webbie's most successful song to date,{{when|date=July 2012}} peaking at number nine on the [[Billboard Hot 100]] and reaching the top of the [[Rap Songs]] chart. Webbie released his third album ''[[Savage Life 3]]'' on November 15, 2012 under [[Universal Records]]. |
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On June 8, 2012, Trill Ent. artist Lil Phat was fatally shot in front of a hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
On June 8, 2012, Trill Ent. artist Lil Phat was fatally shot in front of a hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Phat was juss koolin in his old skool smokin on sum purp |
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==Acting career== |
==Acting career== |
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Revision as of 16:40, 9 April 2013
Webbie | |
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| Birth name | Webster Gradney, Jr. |
| Also known as | Young Savage |
| Born | September 6, 1985 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Origin | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Genres | Hip Hop Music |
| Years active | 2000–Present |
| Labels | Asylum/Trill/Atlantic/Warner Bros. |
Webster Gradney, Jr. (born September 6, 1985), who performs under the mononym Webbie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was signed to the independent Trill Entertainment label from 2003 to 2005.[1] In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring Bun B. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on Gangsta Musik, his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie Hustle & Flow. Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2, was released in early 2008 with the hit single "Independent" featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat.
Early life
Webbie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His mother died when he was nine years old so his parental care was split between his father and grandmother.[2] Ever since he was five years old, he had been writing rhymes, and throughout his childhood he had become an avid fan of hardcore rap artists including Southern hip hop performers Master P, Eightball & MJG, the Geto Boys, and UGK, as well as West Coast rap such as 2Pac, Eazy-E, and Snoop Dogg.[2] Although his grades were poor throughout school his math teacher said he did decently during math class.
Music career
He began his career with Baton Rouge superstar Lil Boosie, being featured in Ghetto Stories in 2003 and Gangsta Muzik in 2004. As Webbie's solo track "Give Me That" featuring Bun B was frequently featured in mixtapes, Trill began a deal to sign Webbie to the subsidiary label Atlantic Records. He was signed there, and his major-label debut Savage Life was released in 2005,[1] debuting at number eight on the US Billboard 200 chart.[3] Singles from his next album, Savage Life 2, include "Independent" featuring Boosie and Lil Phat. It is Webbie's most successful song to date,[when?] peaking at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top of the Rap Songs chart. Webbie released his third album Savage Life 3 on November 15, 2012 under Universal Records. On June 8, 2012, Trill Ent. artist Lil Phat was fatally shot in front of a hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Phat was juss koolin in his old skool smokin on sum purp
Acting career
He has released an independent biographical movie, Ghetto Stories: The Movie in October 2010, with Lil Boosie, based on their lives and lyrical themes.[4] He also starred in the music film "Video Girl" which featured actress Megan Good.
Controversy
On the October 14, 2011 episode of BET’s 106 & Park, Webbie was banned from further appearances on the countdown show. Webbie appeared that day on the show as a guest judge for Freestyle Friday. The reason behind his ban was tied to allegations that he made sexually inappropriate comments to the show's hostess, Rocsi.[5]
On September 13, 2012 Webbie was arrested in Baton Rouge on suspicion of robbery and battery. He was alleged to have kicked and pushed a woman down the stairs, proceeding to steal $340 from her purse.[6]
Discography
- Studio albums
- 2005: Savage Life
- 2008: Savage Life 2
- 2011: Savage Life 3
- 2013: Savage Life 4
- Official mixtapes
- 2006: Gangsta Grillz #14 (Hosted by DJ Drama)
- 2010: New King Of BR (Hosted by DJ Rell)
- 2010: Trill 4 Life ( Hosted by DJ Chill) (with Lil Phat of 3 Deep)
- 2011: Savage Stories (Hosted by DJ E-Dub & Dj Killa)
- 2012: Sweet Jones Jr. (Hosted by Dj Killa)
- Collaboration albums
- 2003: Ghetto Stories (with Lil Boosie)
- 2003: Gangsta Musik (with Lil Boosie)
- 2007: Trill Entertainment Presents: Survival of the Fittest (with Foxx, Lil Boosie and Trill Fam)
- 2010: Trill Entertainment Presents: All or Nothing (with Foxx, Lil Boosie and Trill Fam)
- 2013: Gangsta Musik 2 (with Lil Boosie)
References
- ^ a b Jeffries, David (2005). "Webbie - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ a b "Webbie - Biography". Yahoo! Music. Atlantic Records. 2005. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ Harris, Chris (2008-03-05). "Janet Jackson Teaches Jack Johnson Discipline, Claims Sixth #1 Debut". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
- ^ "Trill Fam - Survival of the Fittest". Asylum Records. 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-19. [dead link]
- ^ "Rocsi Speaks Out About Webbie Ban".
- ^ "Baton Rouge Rapper Charges Arrested on Suspicion of Robbery and Battery".
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