Hot Boy Turk

Hot Boy Turk, a Grammy-nominated rapper and songwriter, established himself as a foundational force in Southern hip hop, first gaining prominence as a member of the iconic Hot Boys alongside Lil Wayne, Juvenile, and B.G. His career breakthrough arrived with his major debut appearance on Juvenile’s seminal 1998 album 400 Degreez, where he contributed to notable tracks including ‘Welcome 2 Tha Nolia,’ ‘Ha (Hot Boys Remix),’ and ‘Rich Niggaz.’ This success solidified his presence within the burgeoning Cash Money Millionaires collective and the Southern hip hop scene. Building on this momentum, Turk launched his solo career with his debut album, Young & Thuggin’, released in 2001, which achieved significant commercial success by peaking at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart. Following the Hot Boys’ disbandment in 2001 and his subsequent departure from Cash Money Records in 2003, Turk transitioned to an independent path, signing with Laboratory Recordz, a label founded by producer Ke’Noe.

In 2013, he released the mixtape Blame It On The System via SoundCloud, demonstrating his adaptability to contemporary distribution platforms and maintaining his connection with his audience. Currently, Hot Boy Turk leverages his extensive experience in the music industry through his independent label, YNT Empire, dedicated to developing new artists and entertaining audiences worldwide. In 2023, he announced a significant evolution in his artistic identity with a change in his stage name to ‘CFOTAB.’ He is actively preparing for the release of his new studio album, Joseph, anticipated in 2025, a project poised to highlight his continued artistic growth and independent vision as a Grammy-nominated artist.