Capone (Chicano rapper)

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Capone is a hardcore Chicano rapper, known especially for his rivalry with Mr. Capone-e and his work with fellow Chicano rapper Conejo. He first debuted on Thump Records' compilation Low Rider Sound Volume IX with the track "Can I Kick It" and then went on to found his own record company, Latino Jam. One of his songs, 'I Need Speed', featured on the soundtrack of Need For Speed Underground 2. He lists hip hop performers such as Kid Frost, Cypress Hill, Psycho Realm, Fat Joe, and Big Pun as influential. Capone was born in California, but spent much of his childhood in the Detroit area. He is now based in Texas.

[edit] Feud with Capone-e

The feud has been happening since 2000 when Capone heard a song with a Rapper calling himself Capone, which was the name Capone had already chosen. Capone has heard rumors of Capone-e saying that Capone from Latino Jam is a white correctional officer, these rumors were denied. Capone has confronted Capone-e on these rumors many times and Capone-e has denied them all. Capone has stated in an interview that Capone-e is not even Latino, but Middle Eastern along with other members of the Hi-Power label. These statements have fueled the fued between the two rappers and gang affiliations of the two. There are fears that a street war might break out as a result of the gang affiliations both rappers have, Capone with San Fer , and Capone-E with Varrio Cyclones. Capone has made songs with rappers such as Conejo, Tatoo Ink, and his most controversial collaboration with Sir Dyno, a Norteños Gang member from the Darkroom Familia music label.