Kurupt Emcee

Kurupt began his recording career in 1991, featuring on three tracks from The S.O.S. Band’s album, ‘One of Many Nights.’ In 1992, he signed with the newly established Death Row Records. During his tenure, Kurupt quickly became a pivotal figure in West Coast hip-hop, collaborating on seminal albums such as Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’ (1992) and Snoop Dogg’s ‘Doggystyle’ (1993).

He followed this success with his second solo effort, ‘Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha,’ in 1999. In the early 2000s, Kurupt co-formed the hip-hop supergroup The HRSMN alongside Ras Kass, Killah Priest, and Canibus, further cementing his artistic versatility. He later returned to Death Row Records as Vice President, releasing another solo album, ‘Against tha Grain,’ in 2005. That same year, Kurupt reconciled with Daz Dillinger, reforming Tha Dogg Pound and releasing ‘Dillinger & Young Gotti II: The Saga Continuez’ (2005).

Throughout his career, Kurupt has earned significant recognition from peers in the industry, with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Eminem acknowledging his enduring impact and sustained presence within hip-hop for over three decades, highlighting his legacy as a prominent lyrical force. More recently, Kurupt released the HRSMN album ‘The Last Ride’ in 2021, showcasing the supergroup’s continued influence. His collaborative appearances include a feature on Jhené Aiko’s music in 2017, and a feature on Vinnie Paz’s album ‘Tortured in the Name of God’s Unconditional Love’ in 2022. Kurupt continues to demonstrate his enduring talent and adaptability within the music industry, maintaining a career spanning over three decades and contributing to projects that resonate with both his long-standing fanbase and new audiences.