Tone Lōc

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Born:	March 3, 1966 Compton, California, United States
Occupation:	Actor, hip hop artist

Tone Lōc is the stage name of Anthony Terrell Smith (born March 3, 1966), an American hip hop artist and actor, most well-known for his 1989 hit singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina". He is also known for his deep, gravelly, hoarse voice.

Tone Lōc was born in south Compton, California and attended University High School. The word "Loc" after his name refers to his connection to the Crips street gang, standing for Love of Crips.

His song, "Wild Thing", includes a drum beat and guitar riff from Van Halen's song "Jamie's Cryin'". Though the sample was used without permission, Van Halen did not sue.

As an actor, Tone has appeared in movies such as Heat, Surf Ninjas, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Bebe's Kids, and Titan A.E., as well as in the television series NewsRadio and the reality television series Superstar USA.

1 Facts and trivia
2 Discography
3 Filmography
4 See also
5 External link

[edit] Facts and trivia

Sang on Fefe Dobson's song "Rock It Til You Drop It" on her self-titled debut album (2004).
Hosted the former Epcot attraction Food Rocks as parody character Fud Wrapper.
Formerly a member of the Southside Compton Crips.
His music was used in the Tone Loc vs. Twenty Fingers remix of "Lick It."
Tone Loc was widely regarded as an original renegade in regards to political and cultural strides his music made for the African American community. This is acknowledged by many, but most notably by the appearance of his likeness in the film clip for the song "Renegades Of Funk" by Rage Against The Machine.
He's been spotted playing blackjack at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Was the voice of the youngest Bebe kid, Peewee, in the movie BeBe's Kids.