About
Born Andre Louis Hicks, he was a hip hop pioneer and founder of Thizz Entertainment. He was killed by unknown assailant in Kansas City after a dispute occurred with a club promoter there.
Before Fame
He independently recorded his first album in 1989, entitled Young Black Brotha.
Trivia
He was controversially imprisoned from 1996 to 1998 for allegedly being affiliated with an attempted bank robbery.
Family Life
He fathered a daughter named Drane.
Associated With
He collaborated with E-40 on the song "Dredio."
