VL Mike
| VL Mike | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Allen |
| Born |
January 19, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died |
April 20, 2008 (aged 32) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–2008 |
| Labels |
Chopper City Records (2004–2007) Sony BMG/Epic Records (2008) |
| Associated acts | Mannie Fresh, Chopper City Boyz, Game, Akon, Webbie |
Michael Allen (January 19, 1976 – April 20, 2008), better known as VL Mike, was an American rap artist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
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 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
- 2007: We Got This (with Chopper City Boyz)
Solo singles
- 2008: Money In Here (featuring Mannie Fresh)
Mixtapes
- 2007: Place Yo Betz (mixed by DJ Perv hosted by Ziggla Da Wiggla)
- 2007: Im The Truth (mixed by DJ Hektik hosted by Ziggla Da Wiggla)
References
- ↑ Miles Bennett (May 22, 2007). B.G. Addresses VL Mike's Departure From The Chopper City Boyz. BallerStatus.com. Accessed February 15, 2008.
- ↑ Styles (February 20, 2008). New Exclusive Interview With New Orleans Rapper VL Mike! RapTalk.net. Accessed February 20, 2008
- ↑ Wolfe, Roman.Former Chopper City Boy VL Mike Shot And Killed, AllHipHop.com, April 21, 2008. Accessed April 21, 2008.