Craig G facts for kids
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Craig G
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Craig G performing in 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Craig Curry |
| Born | March 24, 1973 |
| Origin | Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–present |
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Craig Curry (born March 24, 1973), known by his stage name Craig G, is an American rapper. He is famous for being a member of the Juice Crew. This was a hip hop group led by producer Marley Marl from Cold Chillin' Records.
Craig G started his music journey very young. At just 12 years old, he recorded his first song, "Shout Rap," with Marley Marl in 1985. In 1988, he was part of "The Symphony" with the Juice Crew. This song is seen as a very important moment in the history of hardcore rap music.
After this success, he signed with Atlantic Records. He released two albums with them in 1989 and 1991. However, these albums didn't get much promotion. His career was quiet for most of the 1990s. But later in the decade, he became popular again with fans of underground rap. In 2003, he released another album called This Is Now!!! on D&D Records. On this album, he worked with famous artists like Marley Marl, DJ Premier, and Da Beatminerz.
Craig G's Music Career
Craig G is known as a top freestyle and battle rapper. He had many memorable rap battles with another rapper named Supernatural.
Writing for Movies
In the early 2000s, Craig G helped write and organize the rap battle verses for the movie 8 Mile. This movie starred Eminem. The next year, he wrote lyrics for a character named Dangerous in 50 Cent's movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'. His rap battles with Supernatural were even featured in a 2005 documentary called Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme.
Reunions and New Music
In 2008, the Juice Crew reunited and performed at the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta. Craig G has continued to release new music. In 2012, he released his fourth solo album, Ramblings Of An Angry Old Man. He released his fifth album, I Rap & Go Home, on June 3, 2016. He also has new projects coming out, including "The Fragile Ego" in 2020 and "The World Is Cooked" in 2024.
Key Albums
Craig G has released several studio albums throughout his career. Some of his notable works include:
- The Kingpin (1989)
- Now, That's More Like It (1991)
- This Is Now!!! (2003)
- Ramblings of an Angry Old Man (2012)
- I Rap and Go Home (2016)
- The World Is Cooked (2024)
He has also released EPs (Extended Plays) and collaborated with other artists on various projects.
