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Obie Trice III

Background information
Birth nameObie Trice
BornNovember 14, 1977 (1977-11-14) (age 30)
OriginDetroit, Michigan, United States
Genre(s)Hip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active2000 – present
Label(s)Shady, Interscope
Associated actsD12, G-Unit
Websitewww.obietrice.com

Obie Trice III (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Shady Records Interscope Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label D12 (also known as D-12, The Dirty Dozen, D-Twizzy and Detroit-Twelve) is an American hip hop group from Detroit G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rapping (also known as emceeing, MCing, spitting, or just rhyming) is the Rhythmic spoken delivery of Rhymes wordplay and He began rapping at the age of 11, and had a number of underground hits such as "Respect", "My Club", "Dope Jobs Homeless", and "The Well Known Asshole" before he signed to Shady Records in 2000. Shady Records Obie Trice credits himself for having no "rap name", but instead using his birth name/given name for performing, as also mentioned in one of his songs, "Rap Name". "Rap Name" is the first single by Obie Trice. Background At the time Obie Trice was just signed to Shady Records and was featured on

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Biography

Obie Trice was raised on Detroit's West Side, in the Schoolcraft Avenue neighborhood. by his mother, along with three brothers. He was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. An instrumental is a Musical composition or recording without Lyrics or any other sort of Vocal music; all of the Music is produced by NWA (also known as Niggaz with Attitudes) was a Compton, California -based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop, on which Obie commented ,

“There was a place called the Hip-hop Shop. We'd go up there on Saturday afternoons for the battles. They were hosted by Proof, from D12. DeShaun Dupree Holton ( October 2 1973 &ndash April 11 2006) better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the rap D12 (also known as D-12, The Dirty Dozen, D-Twizzy and Detroit-Twelve) is an American hip hop group from Detroit I got a response every time I went. That's when I said, 'OK, I wanna get into this music. ' "Really, I didn't have a backup plan. . . [1]”

Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks. " He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. [2] Obie Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972 known as Slim Shady and his primary Stage name Eminem, is an Academy Award -winning Rufus "Nignag" Johnson (born in Detroit Michigan) better known as Bizarre, is an American recording artist best known for his work with Detroit Eminem was impressed when Obie freestyled for him in a car park through a window, whilst Eminem was in a car. [1] Later, Obie received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went at a Kid Rock party. Robert James Ritchie (born January 17 1971 in Romeo Michigan) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American Musician and actor known for his over-the-top [3]

Trice was officially signed in 2000. He first received public attention via a freestyle skit on the Devil's Night album, followed by the deliverance of the opening line "Obie Trice-real name, no gimmicks", off Eminem's The Eminem Show lead single, "Without Me", as well as the song "Drips". Devil's Night is Detroit hip hop group D12 's debut album released on June 19, 2001 and executive produced by The Eminem Show is the fourth Studio album by Eminem, released in 2002. " Without Me " is a song by Rapper Eminem from his album The Eminem Show. [4] Later in 2002, Obie rapped on songs for the 8 Mile soundtrack, and also got a cameo appearance in the film as a rapper in a parking-lot. Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 8 Mile is the official music Soundtrack to the 2002 movie 8 Mile, starring Eminem 8 Mile is a 2002 American Drama film, directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, [1]

Trice's debut album, Cheers, was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. Cheers is Rapper Obie Trice 's debut album released on September 23, 2003 after Obie was signed to Shady Records in 2000 Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. " Got Some Teeth " was Obie Trice 's first single from his debut album Cheers. He also released the singles "The Set Up" and "Don't Come Down". " The Set Up " is a performed by Obie Trice, featuring Nate Dogg, and was the second single from Obie Trice's debut album Cheers "Don't Come Down" was Obie Trice 's final single from his debut album Cheers. The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Mr. Porter. Andre Romelle Young (born February 18 1965 primarily known by his stage name Dr Timothy Z Mosley (born March 10, 1971) better known by his Stage name Timbaland, is an American Record producer, Michael "Mike" Elizondo is a well-known Bassist, Keyboardist, and Hip hop music producer Fredwreck (of Palestinian descent born Farid Nassar in Flint Michigan) is a hip-hop producer mostly for West Coast acts Denaun Porter, better known by his Stage name Kon Artis or his production title Mr Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Dr. Trevor George Smith Jr, (born May 20 1972 better known as Busta Rhymes, is an American actor and Musician of Jamaican descent Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972 known as Slim Shady and his primary Stage name Eminem, is an Academy Award -winning Christopher Charles Lloyd (born April 30 1982) better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American Rapper and member of the Dre, Nate Dogg and D12. Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19 1969 better known by his Stage name Nate Dogg, is a Grammy -nominated American R&B / The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA[5].

In 2005, he began work on his second album, entitled Second Round's on Me. Second Round's on Me is the second album by rapper Obie Trice. The album was finally released on August 15, 2006. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Following the release of Second Round's on Me, he released a mixtape called Bar Shots with G-Unit's DJ Whoo Kid. G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City. DJ Whoo Kid (born Yves Mondesir in West Orange New Jersey) is a former hip hop DJ

Shooting

On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. M-10, also known as the John C Lodge Freeway, and Northwestern Highway is a state trunkline route in the U One of the bullets entered his head. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down the police. [6] He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet, as it may be too dangerous to operate.

Shortly after his label-mate Proof was shot to death in a Detroit nightclub, a song emerged on the mixtape circuit called "Ride Wit Me". DeShaun Dupree Holton ( October 2 1973 &ndash April 11 2006) better known as Proof, was a Detroit rapper and member of the rap The song was dedicated to Proof. Trice made a speech at Proof's funeral, addressing the problem of black-on-black violence:

“I want to talk to the niggas in here that's coming up in the 'hood, coming up in the struggle. Nigga is a term used in African American Vernacular English that began as an Eye dialect form of the word Nigger (which is derived ultimately We're killing each other, nigga. And it's about nothing. Nothing. Nothing. We're all dying. . . over niggas. [7]”

In the single "Cry Now" from his second album, Trice addresses his shooting, as well as Eminem's rumored retirement,[8] referenced with the following line, "Rock City is my voice / The white boy has stepped down / So I will accept the crown. " Cry Now " is a song by Obie Trice. The song is the second single from Obie Trice's second album Second Round's on Me. " Obie Trice has since given insight as to why he feels the shooting occurred, and has labeled it "haterism", as well as a bad mind state by saying, "it’s a lot of do-or-die type individuals. They want to get that plug and there’s really more to the game then they think it is [. . . ] it’s competition on a real vicious level. "[9] As of July 2007, the bullet was still lodged in Obie's skull. [9]

Disputes

A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in a dispute between Eminem and Benzino; the dispute began with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a Benzino diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. Raymond Scott (born October 24 1965) also known by his stage name Benzino, is an American rapper, producer and co-owner of The Source magazine In response, Trice released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. Cameron Giles (born February 4 1976) better known by his Stage name Cam'ron, is a Rapper, Songwriter, and Actor He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicized dispute between Ja Rule and 50 Cent, appearing on DMX's "Go to Sleep" and having a song "Shit Hits The Fan" with Dr Dre & Eminem, but never received a direct response from Ja Rule. Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29 1976 Music career Atkins began his rap career in 1994 with the group Cash Money Click Earl Simmons (born December 18, 1970) better known by his Stage name DMX, is an American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the

Discography

Main article: Obie Trice discography

References

  1. ^ a b c Mark Binelli (September 10, 2003). This is the discography of rapper Obie Trice. Albums Cheers Released September 23 2003 Cheers is Rapper Obie Trice 's debut album released on September 23, 2003 after Obie was signed to Shady Records in 2000 Second Round's on Me is the second album by rapper Obie Trice. Bottom's Up is to be the third Studio album by hip hop artist Obie Trice, and is in the process of being put together Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Hot Rapper: Obie Trice". Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Accessed January 22, 2008. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  2. ^ Anthony Bozza (May 21, 2006). Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Proof positive". The Observer. The Observer is a British Newspaper published on Sundays In about the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Accessed January 22, 2008. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  3. ^ Ruben Diaz (September 18, 2003). Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Obie Trice: Real Name, No Gimmicks (Interview)". BallerStatus. com. Accessed January 22, 2008. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  4. ^ "Shady Ltd. Joins Obie Debut Album Promotion on Urban and Top 40 U.S. Radio Stations". Business Wire (September 30, 2003). Business Wire is a company that disseminates full-text News releases from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide to News media, financial markets Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed January 22, 2008. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  5. ^ "2003 Ends With a Bang!". RIAA. com (18 December 2003). Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 23 September 2007. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ "Rapper Obie Trice Shot In Detroit". Billboard (2 January 2006). See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 23 September 2007. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ Eminem, Obie Trice Speak At Packed Funeral For Proof MTV News (19 April 2006). Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed 23 September 2007. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ Christina Fuoco (9 August 2006). Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "LiveDaily Interview: Obie Trice". LiveDaily. com. Accessed 22 January 2008. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
  9. ^ a b Seth Berkman (2 July 2007). Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Obie Trice: Take a Ride (Interview)". XXL. XXL (pronounced, double-X-L is a hip-hop magazine from Harris Publications. Accessed 25 January 2008. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

External links

Obie Trice interview about Second Round's on Me

Persondata
NAMETrice III, Obie
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTIONAmerican musician
DATE OF BIRTHNovember 14, 1977
PLACE OF BIRTHDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
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