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Devin the Dude
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Devin the Dude performing in 2024
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| Birth name | Devin Copeland |
| Born | Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Devin Copeland, known to many as Devin the Dude, is an American rapper. He is famous for his unique style in hip-hop music. Devin has been making music for a long time, starting in the late 1980s.
Devin the Dude's Early Life
Devin Copeland was born on June 4, 1970, in Pontiac, Michigan. He spent his early childhood years in St. Petersburg, Florida. When he was in fourth grade, his family moved to Houston, Texas.
He continued to move between New Boston and Houston during his youth. After finishing high school, he settled down in Houston. As a teenager, Devin loved breakdancing. He joined different dance groups. Soon, rapping became his main passion.
After high school, he met two other artists, Rob Quest and Jugg Mugg. The three of them decided to form a music group. They called their group the Odd Squad.
Devin's Music Journey
Devin's group, the Odd Squad, later changed its name to the Coughee Brothaz. They signed with a record company called Rap-A-Lot Records. This company was well-known for working with other big hip-hop artists. Some of these artists included the Geto Boys and Scarface.
Devin later joined Scarface's group, Facemob. In 1998, he started his solo career. Since then, Devin the Dude has released many albums. Some of his solo albums include The Dude (1998) and Just Tryin' ta Live (2002). Other albums are To tha X-Treme (2004) and Waitin' to Inhale (2007). He also released Landing Gear (2008), Suite 420 (2010), and Gotta Be Me (2010). More recent albums are One for the Road (2013), Acoustic Levitation (2017), and Still Rollin' Up: Somethin' To Ride With (2019). His latest album is Soulful Distance (2021).
In 2007, Devin was featured in a documentary. The film was called Screwed In Houston. It talked about the history of the rap music scene in Houston.
In 2008, Devin decided to leave Rap-A-Lot Records. He had been with them for 15 years. Later that year, he signed with a new company called Razor & Tie. His music is currently shared by E1 Entertainment.
