Rich Boyz
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| Rich Boyz | |
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| Origin | USA |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2004 |
| Label(s) | Guttar Music |
| Associated acts | Master P, Romeo |
| Members | |
| Romeo Young V Lil' D C-Los |
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| Former members | |
| Big Doug | |
Rich Boyz are five native New Orleans; Romeo, Young V (Romeo’s younger brother who is the second born), and their cousins C-Los, Lil' D and former member "Big Doug" in a rap group.
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[edit] Early career
Before the group was formed, cousins Romeo and Lil' D rapped together and performed on Romeo's early tracks such as "Play Like Us", "That's Kool" and featuring on the video "2 Way". Lil Romeo became well known as he released his studio albums but felt that he wanted to form a group as he did on his On Screen family on the sitcom Romeo!
The Rich Boyz first tracks were on Romeo's third studio album Romeoland and featured in numerous tracks.
[edit] Career
The group was formed by five New Orleans rappers, Romeo being the leader followed by his younger brother Young V and their cousins C-Los, Lil' D and former member "Big Doug".
The Rich Boyz then released their first studio album titled Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good To Us in 2005 with the new recording company Gutta Music and released three singles, "Cutt", "B.I.G", "What's Happaning" and a video clip for "B.I.G".
There latest work was on Romeo's latest album God's Gift and going there saparate ways releasing there own solo albums. There is also a new announced album from the group to be released early 2008. They also had one fight on the track about who was gonna rap first on thats kool romeo single of his first album----
[edit] Members
- Romeo: The leader of the group and son of Master P. He is well known for his teen friendly rap genre. He released his first album at the tender age of 10 (mentioned on the single "Shine") called Lil Romeo.
Romeo has so far released three studio albums and a few other albums. He is currently working on his 4th studio album and his first father and son album, Hip Hop History.
- Young V: He is the youngest member of the Rich Boy clique. He is 2nd born son to multi millionaire rapper Master P and is the young brother of teen rapper and leader of the Rich Boyz , Romeo. Young V is well known for his youthful rap style and his catchy lyrics.
He is currently working on his latest album "We Got Next".
- C-Los: C-Los grew up on the streets of the Calliope Projects, where he learned that survival was just a way of life. C-Los grew up seeing relatives die at a young age, losing friends to the streets and seeing his father get shot.
He was a bad boy before Master P straightened him up, "My whole life was about playing basketball, fighting or hanging with girls, until Master P taught me how to be a Jeff Dalton. I’m focused now. The key to my success is longevity. I don’t care who’s hot now, I’m the future!” He is currently working on his solo album titled "Get It Like You Live" which has two singles , "Walk With A Limp" and "Bang" featuring his fellow band mate Lil' D.
- Lil' D: is the cousin of Romeo. His career began when he started performing on Lil Romeo's early tracks of, "Thats Kool" (on Lil' Romeo), "Play Like Us" and featured in the video "2-Way" (both on Game Time).
He claims that his favorite rapper is The Game. He has also protested over the arrest of C-Murder.
[edit] Discography
- 2005: Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good To Us
- 2008: Young Ballers: The Hood Been Good To Us 2
