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United States Mozzy, born Timothy Cornell Patterson, is an American rapper and songwriter known for his West Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap style, with his music frequently charting on the Billboard 200.
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Request A ShowMozzy put out a new album called *Beautiful Struggle* via Empire. He also announced a new partnership with EMPIRE, fresh off a breakout 2017 which featured his solo release, *1 Up Top Ahk*.
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Mozzy signed a major-label contract in a joint venture with Yo Gotti's record label Collective Music Group (CMG), an imprint of Interscope Records.
Timothy Cornell Patterson, known professionally as Mozzy, was born on June 24, 1987, in Oak Park, Sacramento, California. Raised by his grandmother, a former Black Panther, Mozzy attended Sacramento High School and American Legion Continuation School. He later earned a GED, initially working various local jobs before committing to his music career in 2010. His early days saw him rapping under the name Lil Tim, and he began to gain recognition in the hip-hop scene through consistent releases.
Mozzy’s career gained significant momentum with the release of his 2015 mixtape *Bladadah*, which was recognized by *Rolling Stone* as the 22nd Best Rap Album of that year and earned him the “best run” of 2015 from *Complex* magazine. This success led to a series of charting albums, including *1 Up Top Ahk* (2017), *Gangland Landlord* (2018), and *Untreated Trauma* (2021), which became his highest-charting album at number 19 on the Billboard 200. His consistent output and authentic storytelling solidified his position in West Coast hip-hop.
AIn 2022, Mozzy solidified his industry presence by signing a major-label contract in a joint venture with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG) and Interscope Records. This partnership followed his appearance on the 2021 single “Last One Standing” with Skylar Grey, Polo G, and Eminem for the film Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite legal challenges, including a year-long federal prison sentence that ended in May 2023, Mozzy has continued to release music, including his 2024 album *Children of the Slums*, further demonstrating his resilience and dedication to his craft.
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