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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 | June 4, 1969 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 Charles Copeland (born June 4, 1969), known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper. He is famous for his unique style of hip-hop music.
Early Life and Beginnings
Devin Charles Copeland was born on June 4, 1969, in Pontiac, Michigan. He spent his early years in St. Petersburg, Florida. When he was in fourth grade, his family moved to Houston, Texas. He later moved back and forth between New Boston, Texas and Houston. After finishing high school, he settled in Houston.
As a teenager, Devin became very interested in breakdancing. He joined several dance groups. Soon, his interest shifted to rapping, which became his main focus. After high school, he met two other artists, Rob Quest and Jugg Mugg. Together, they formed a music group called the Odd Squad.
Musical Journey
After forming the Odd Squad, the group signed with Rap-A-Lot Records. This record label was well-known for other hip-hop artists like Geto Boys and Scarface. Devin later joined another group called Facemob, which was led by Scarface.
In 1998, Devin started his solo music career. He has released many albums, including The Dude (1998), Just Tryin' ta Live (2002), To tha X-Treme (2004), Waitin' to Inhale (2007), Landing Gear (2008), Gotta Be Me (2010), One for the Road (2013), Acoustic Levitation (2017), and Soulful Distance (2021).
Devin has also appeared as a guest artist on songs by other famous musicians. For example, he was featured on a song by Dr. Dre in 1999 and De La Soul in 2001. He also appeared on songs by Slim Thug in 2009 and Tech N9ne in 2010.
In 2007, Devin was part of a documentary called Screwed In Houston. This film explored the history of the hip-hop music scene in Houston.
In 2008, Devin decided to leave Rap-A-Lot Records after 15 years. He then signed with an independent record label called Razor & Tie. His music is currently distributed by E1 Entertainment. In 2012, Devin starred in a comedy film called Highway. The movie was about two friends on a road trip to find the best music. The film's soundtrack featured songs by artists like 2 Chainz and UGK.
On June 24, 2013, Devin announced his eighth solo album, One for the Road. It was released on October 8, 2013.
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Devin the Dude performing in 2024
