VL Mike

VL Mike
Background information
Birth name Michael Allen
Born January 19, 1976(1976-01-19)
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Died April 20, 2008(2008-04-20) (aged 32)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres Southern hip hop
Occupations Rapper, songwriter
Years active 2004–2008
Labels Chopper City Records (2004-2007)
Sony BMG/Epic Records (2008)
Associated acts Mannie Fresh, Chopper City Boyz, The Game, Akon

Michael Allen (January 19, 1976 – April 20, 2008), better known as VL Mike, was an American rap artist from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Music career

He first appeared on the mainstream rap scene in 2004 as a member of the New Orleans-based record label, Chopper City Records, of which rapper B.G. is the CEO. Mike was known for his gangsta rhyme structure and street lyrics throughout New Orleans. After the 2007 release of the Chopper City Boyz, [[We Got This debut album, VL Mike departed from Chopper City Records[1] and set out to pursue his solo career. VL Mike stated on his Place Yo Betz mixtape that the reason he departed from the label was because B.G. had been portraying himself as a gangster for years through his music when he was not. VL Mike stated in a recent interview that he had a deal with Sony/Epic Records and his debut album, It's Only One Me, would be released in April.[2]

Death

Michael Allen died on April 20, 2008, after he was shot several times with a .380 while exiting his vehicle on the 4700 block of Miles Drive at around 1:00 p.m. Mike was taken to University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The assailant is believed to have escaped on foot.[3]

Discography

Albums

Solo singles

Mixtapes

References

  1. ^ Miles Bennett (May 22, 2007). B.G. Addresses VL Mike's Departure From The Chopper City Boyz. BallerStatus.com. Accessed February 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Styles (February 20, 2008). New Exclusive Interview With New Orleans Rapper VL Mike! RapTalk.net. Accessed February 20, 2008
  3. ^ Wolfe, Roman.Former Chopper City Boy VL Mike Shot And Killed, AllHipHop.com, April 21, 2008. Accessed April 21, 2008.

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