Kxng Crooked I

Kxng Crooked I established his independent record company, Muscle Records, in 1993, a pivotal move that led to his first record deal with Noo Trybe/Virgin Records in 1995. During this foundational period, he contributed to compilations from 19th Street Records and notably featured on movie soundtracks for ‘Ride’ and ‘Caught Up,’ collaborating with prominent artists such as Snoop Dogg and Tha Eastsidaz. Following Virgin Records’ restructuring, Kxng Crooked I pursued discussions with DPG Records and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath imprint, ultimately securing a solo artist deal with Death Row Records.

1,’ achieved over 20,000 downloads, causing its web server to crash, and earned an ‘XL’ rating from XXL Magazine. From April 2007 to April 2008, he launched the critically acclaimed ‘Hip-Hop Weekly’ series, releasing a new track every seven days. This initiative garnered significant industry attention, leading to his feature in XXL Magazine’s Freshmen 10 in December 2007 and Vibe magazine, which recognized him as an ‘Internet Gorilla’ in August 2008 for his pioneering online strategies. In 2008, Kxng Crooked I released mixtapes ‘St.

In 2019, Kxng Crooked I reignited his weekly hip-hop singles series, further demonstrating his commitment to consistent independent releases and direct fan engagement. His impactful presence in hip-hop was underscored by a high-profile feature on Eminem’s album ‘Music to Be Murdered By’ in January 2020. He continues to actively release new music and engage in significant collaborations, solidifying his reputation as a prolific artist and an innovator in independent music distribution.