Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown
Kurupt is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1992.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Actor
- Born
- November 23, 1972
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
Born in Philadelphia and relocated to Los Angeles as a teen, Ricardo Brown became a battle-tested lyricist and one half of Tha Dogg Pound with Daz Dillinger.
Career
He featured prominently on Death Row classics like Dr. Dre's "The Chronic" and Snoop's "Doggystyle," and Tha Dogg Pound's "Dogg Food" went platinum.
Major achievements
He is regarded as one of the most lyrically gifted MCs of the Death Row era.
Legacy
Kurupt brought East Coast battle skill to the West Coast sound, a respected technician of G-funk-era rap.
References
Frequently asked questions about Kurupt
- What is Kurupt known for?
- Kurupt is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 1992. Kurupt is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and actor.
- Where is Kurupt from?
- Kurupt is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- When was Kurupt born?
- Kurupt was born on November 23, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What kind of music does Kurupt make?
- Kurupt's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, and G-funk.
- Is Kurupt still active?
- Yes — Kurupt has been active since 1992 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Kurupt been associated with?
- Kurupt has been associated with Death Row and Antra.
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