EDI Mean

From the Bronx, Malcolm Greenidge, known as EDI Mean, emerged from the early hip-hop scene to become a pivotal figure in the Outlawz and a respected solo artist. After debuting his distinct rap style on ‘FLEX,’ the b-side to Tupac’s ‘Holla if u Hear Me’ single, Malcolm Greenidge, known professionally as E.D.I. Mean, rapidly made his mark in the hip-hop world. He further contributed to Tupac’s acclaimed album ‘Me Against The World’ in 1995, featuring on the title track and ‘Outlaw.’ E.D.I.

also collaborated on ‘Runnin from the Police,’ a rare joint recording between Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. Following Tupac’s incarceration, he was entrusted to oversee the mixing and sequencing of Tupac’s third LP, which later achieved platinum status. In 1995, Greenidge was bestowed the moniker E.D.I. Mean as Tupac reformed their group, renaming Dramacydal to ‘The Outlawz.’ In 1995, E.D.I.

In 2015, The Outlawz celebrated their 20th anniversary with a tour, performing for their dedicated fanbase. Expanding his entrepreneurial endeavors, E.D.I. serves as Co-CEO of 1Nation Music and 1Nation Digital, and is the founder of ‘Outlaw Culture Clothing.’ In 2016, E.D.I. served as an Executive Consultant and Music Supervisor for the Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez On Me,’ lending his firsthand expertise to the project.

Currently, he is focused on mentoring younger artists, drawing on his extensive industry experience to help them navigate the complexities of the music business and fostering the next generation of talent.