C-Bo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids C-Bo
C-Bo in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Shawn Thomas
Born	January 14, 1972 Waco, Texas, US
Origin	Meadowview, Sacramento, California, US
Genres	Gangsta rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper record producer
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Noo Trybe Warlock Virgin EMI West Coast Mafia Ca$hville

Shawn Thomas (born January 14, 1972), known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper from Sacramento, California. He became well-known for his music and the discussions his lyrics sparked about freedom of speech. In 1998, his music led to important conversations about artists' rights to express themselves.

One of his songs from 1995, "Deadly Game" (with X-Raided), was especially notable. Its lyrics shared his thoughts on political leaders, like governor Pete Wilson, and a California law called Prop. 184. This law was about how repeat offenders were treated. C-Bo's case helped highlight the importance of the First Amendment, which protects free speech.

Even though some concerns about his lyrics were raised, focusing on his right to free speech, he faced a unique situation in court. He even rapped his statement to a judge in Ohio! The judge made a special agreement with C-Bo: he would perform in a Public Service Announcement. C-Bo is also known for working with many other rappers from California, and he appeared in several music videos for Tupac Shakur.

About C-Bo's Life

His Early Years

Shawn Thomas grew up in a family with three brothers and five sisters. He started his journey in music during these early years.

His Personal Life

Today, Shawn Thomas is married and has three children. When he's not making music, he enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, camping, and fishing.

C-Bo's Music Albums

C-Bo has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his main studio albums:

Studio Albums

Collaborative Albums

C-Bo has also worked with other artists on special albums:

• Blocc Movement (with Brotha Lynch Hung) (2001)
• Gang Affiliated (with West Coast Mafia Gang) (2004)
• In Thugz We Trust (with Thug Lordz) (2004)
• 100 Racks In My Backpack (with San Quinn) (2006)
• Thug Lordz Trilogy (with Thug Lordz) (2006)
• The Moment of Truth (with Killa Tay) (2006)
• Tradin' War Stories (with Omar "Big-O" Gooding) (2008)
• Thug Money (with Thug Lordz) (2010)

Compilation Albums

These albums bring together C-Bo's best songs or special collections:

• The Best of C-Bo (1995)
• C-Bo's Best Appearances '91-'99 (2001)
• West Coast Mafia (2002)
• West Side Ryders (2003)
• C-Bo's Lost Sessions (2004)
• West Side Ryders II (2005)
• Best of the Girth (2005)
• The Greatest Hits (2005)
• West Side Ryders III (2007)
• West Coast Classics (2007)
• C-Bo's Bulletproof (2007)
• West Side Ryders IV: World Wide Mob (2008)
• West Side Ryders V (2011)
• C-Bo Trilogy (2012)
• OG Chronicles (2014)
• Mobfather: The John Gotti Pack (2018)

Mixtapes

Mixtapes are often collections of songs, sometimes with new or unreleased tracks:

• Underground & Unreleased with West Coast Mafia Gang (2004)
• West Coast Durty with Lil' Flip (2004)
• The Money to Burn Mixtape (2006)
• Cashville Takeover with Cashville Records (2009)
• West Coast Mafia Music (2010)
• I Am Gangsta Rap (2013)

Extended Plays (EPs)

EPs are shorter than full albums, usually with a few songs:

Singles

Singles are individual songs released by an artist:

• "Trapped" with Brit on the Beat (2023)
• "OT Trips" with Brit on the Beat (2022)
• "Mo Money" (2022)
• "Lets' Ride" with Kafeeno (2022)

Guest Appearances

C-Bo has also been featured on songs by many other artists: