8Ball & MJG Detroit Tickets - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

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Twista

2 concerts

Chicago rapper Twista, known for his chopper style, held the Guinness Record for fastest rapping. He broke through with "Slow Jamz," and topped charts with "Kamikaze." Twista has collaborated with stars like Mariah Carey, Ludacris, and Lady Gaga. His career began with "Po Pimp" and continued with hits like "Girl Tonite."

Tha Dogg Pound

2 concerts

Tha Dogg Pound, formed by Californians Kurupt and Daz Dillinger, rose to fame in the '90s through Death Row Records. Known for their G-funk style, they topped charts with "Dogg Food" (1995) and collaborated with rap icons like 2Pac and Snoop Dogg. Daz became a key producer after Dr. Dre's exit, while both pursued solo careers. Their influence persists with multiple reunions and projects like "Cali Iz Active" (2006) and "Dogg Chit" (2007).

8Ball & MJG

2 concerts

Southern rap pioneers 8Ball & MJG from Memphis gained fame with hits like "Space Age Pimpin'" and albums such as Comin' Out Hard. Renowned for their influential Southern style, they moved from Suave House Records to major labels like Bad Boy, collaborating with Swizz Beatz and DJ Quik. Known for their resilience, they left Bad Boy for Grand Hustle in 2010.

Xzibit

12 concerts

Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner in Detroit, MI, Xzibit rose from underground rapper to renowned West Coast MC in the late '90s. Known for hits like "Paparazzi" and "What U See Is What U Get," he worked with notable artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. His album "Restless" went platinum. He later gained fame as the host of MTV's "Pimp My Ride" while also pursuing acting, appearing in films like "8 Mile" and "XXX: State of the Union." Despite facing financial troubles, Xzibit made a musical return with "Napalm" in 2012.

Sir Mix-A-Lot

1 concert

Sir Mix-A-Lot, born in Seattle, skyrocketed to fame with his Grammy-winning hit "Baby Got Back," known for its playful take on beauty standards. A pioneer of Seattle's hip-hop scene, he co-founded Nastymix label, and gained fame with "Posse on Broadway." Collaborating with Rick Rubin at Def American, his album Mack Daddy went platinum. Despite facing challenges after its success, he continued to innovate, forming the rap-rock group Subset with Presidents of the USA. Mix-A-Lot's style blends humor with bass-heavy tracks in the hip-hop and novelty music scene.