Lil Scrappy
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Lil' Scrappy (born Darryl Kevin Richardson II on January 19, 1984 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an african american rapper signed to BME Recordings.
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[edit] Biography
He was discovered by producer and performer Lil' Jon while performing at a bar, when a fight broke out during his set in his hometown of Atlanta. Along with labelmates Trillville, Lil' Scrappy was one of the first signings to Lil' Jon's BME Recordings.
Lil' Scrappy built a strong reputation and eager following throughout the southeast through mixtapes *and the street anthem of 2003 "Head Bussa," which was used as the theme for the 2004 Atlanta Braves. During this time, Lil' Jon inked a deal to bring his BME Recordings to Warner Bros. Records as a joint venture partnership.
Lil' Scrappy has released a dual EP with labelmates Trillville entitled The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Lil' Scrappy and Trillville in February 2004. The album featured production by Lil' Jon. Lil' Scrappy and Trillville had ten tracks each appear on this album.
Lil' Scrappy's second single and most commercially successful single to date, "No Problem," reached the top 30 of the Billboard 100 and was top 10 on the R & B and rap charts. Thanks to the success of "No Problem" and Trillville's hits "Some Cut" and "Neva Eva," the joint album reached #3 on the r&b chart and #12 on the Billboard 200 in 2004.
Lil' Jon invited Lil' Scrappy to participate on the track "What U Gonna Do" appearing on Lil' Jon's 2004 album Crunk Juice. "What U Gon' Do" was released as a single reaching #20 in the US in late December 2004 and reaching #30 in the UK in February 2005.
Lil' Scrappy is currently working on an album "Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live" which will be released in 2006 on BME Recordings/Reprise Records. The album features appearences by Yung Joc, Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, Eminem, Young Buck, 50 Cent, Kandi Girl, Yung Dro, and Bohagon.
[edit] Trivia
- In support of the new album (Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live), Lil' Scrappy has produced a 12 episode TV show entitled, G's Up TV that begins airing this November 2006.
- Rumors of Lil' Scrappy working with G-Unit are true, but those of him leaving BME are false. Thus he has appeared on many DJ Whoo Kid mixtapes such as "The Wire" in 2005 on a track called Big Scooby and Lil' Scrappy with Snoop Dogg and on "G-Unit Radio Pt.15"'s G-Unit Click (Stack That Paper) the same year.
- "Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live" is excecutive produced by both Lil' Jon and 50 Cent, although Lil' Scrappy is not signed to G-Unit as an artist (Actually, it is unknown if Scrappy is officially signed as an artist).
- Lil' Scrappy appears on WWE Smackdown Vs RAW 2007 in game music with Money In The Bank, featuring Young Buck.
- It was also rumored that Lil' Scrappy's father was half-Iranian and half-African American. Lil' Scrappy has confirmed this, although he does not talk about it on his tracks.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo Albums
- Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live (December 5th, 2006)
[edit] Group Albums
- The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy with Trillville (2004) Gold
[edit] Mixtapes
- Full Metal Jacket (2004)
- G's Up (2004)
- Still G'd Up (2006)
- Dirty Work (2006)
- Expect the Unexpected (Prelude to Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live) (2006)
- Money In The Bank: G's Up, Part 2 (2006)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||||||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop | U.S. Rap | Rhythmic Top 40 | Pop 100 | Hot Digital Songs | UK Singles Chart | |||
| 2004 | "Head Bussa" (featuring Lil Jon) | - | #73 | - | - | - | - | - | The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy |
| 2004 | "No Problem" | #29 | #10 | #8 | - | - | - | - | The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Present: Trillville & Lil Scrappy |
| 2005 | "What U Gon' Do" (Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz featuring Lil Scrappy) | #22 | #13 | #8 | - | - | - | - | Crunk Juice |
| 2005 | "I'm a King" (P$C featuring T.I. & Lil Scrappy) | #67 | #16 | #14 | - | #77 | #73 | - | 25 to Life/Hustle & Flow Soundtrack |
| 2006 | "Money In The Bank" (featuring Young Buck) 1 | #29 | #7 | #5 | - | #61 | #47 | - | Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live |
| 2006 | "Gimme" (Jessi Malay featuring Lil Scrappy) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBR |
| 2006 | "Gangsta Gangsta" (featuring Lil Jon) 2 | TBR | TBR | TBR | TBR | TBR | TBR | TBR | Bred 2 Die Born 2 Live |
1 Currently active on charts
2 To be released
[edit] Music Videography
- (2004) "Head Bussa" (feat. Lil Jon)
- (2004) "No Problem"
- (2004) "Neva Eva" (Trillville feat. Lil' Scrappy & Lil' Jon)
- (2004) "What U Gon' Do" (Lil Jon featuring Lil' Scrappy)
- (2005) "I'm A King" (P$C featuring T.I.)
- (2006) "Gangsta Gangsta" (featuring Lil Jon)
- (2006) "Money In The Bank" (featuring Young Buck)
[edit] Video Cameo Appearances
- "1,2 Step" (Ciara)
- "Aint Never Scared" (Bonecrusher feat. T.I. and Killer Mike)
- "Get Low" (Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz feat. Ying Yang Twins)
- "And Then What" (Young Jeezy feat. Mannie Fresh)
- "Tell Me When To Go" (E-40 feat. Keak Da Sneak)
- "Twist It" (Olivia feat. Lloyd Banks)
- "Candy Shop" (50 Cent feat. Oliva)
- "Let Me In" (Young Buck)
- "I Luv It" (Young Jeezy)
