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Glasses Malone
Birth name Charles Phillip Ivory Penniman
Born (1978-12-10) December 10, 1978 (age 46)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2003–present
Labels
  • Division Media
  • Young Money
  • Cash Money
  • Suburban Noize
  • Hoo-Bangin'
  • Republic
Associated acts Tech N9ne, Mack 10, Big Scoob, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Game, Red Cafe, Swollen Members, Bohemia (rapper)

Charles Phillip Ivory Penniman (born December 10, 1978), known as Glasses Malone, is an American rapper. He comes from Los Angeles, California.

Early Life and Beginnings

Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton areas of Los Angeles County. As a teenager, he changed his path and became interested in street racing.

Music Career Journey

Glasses Malone started his music career by signing with a record label. He later signed with Cash Money Records in 2011. He chose this label over many others, like Def Jam Records and Atlantic Records.

The same music executive who discovered the rapper The Game also found Glasses Malone. When he signed, he also got his own music company called Blu Division.

First Music Releases

Malone first released mixtapes. These are like collections of songs, often shared for free or at a low cost. His first mixtapes were The Crack Mixtape in 2003 and White Lightnin... Sticks in 2005.

White Lightnin... Sticks was very popular. It sold 50,000 copies and included a well-known song called "Two Hunned."

Appearances and Collaborations

Glasses Malone has appeared in several music videos. He was in Tha Dogg Pound's video for "Cali Iz Active." He also made a quick appearance in Tech N9ne's video for "Like Yeah."

His music was also featured in the video game Madden 2007. The song was called "Right Now" and was produced by Scott Storch. In August 2006, Glasses Malone was featured on MTV in a segment called You Hear It First.

Album Releases

Malone's first official album, Beach Cruiser, was planned for release in 2007. However, he changed record labels and signed with Cash Money Records and Hoo-Bangin' Records.

The album was finally released on August 29, 2011. It included popular songs like "Certified" with Akon, and "Haterz" featuring Birdman and Lil Wayne. On this album, Malone also dedicated a song called "Call Me T.I." to the American rapper T.I..

In late 2009, Malone went on tour with Tech N9ne and the hip-hop group Slaughterhouse. He also appeared on albums by other artists, like TQ's Kind of Blue in 2010.

New Ventures

In 2014, Glasses Malone started his own music company called Division Movie Company. He also teamed up with DJ Skee and Dash Radio. Together, they worked on creating radio content for his own station.

In 2017, Glasses Malone was invited to take part in the Juggalo March On Washington, and he accepted.

Music Albums and Songs

Glasses Malone has released several studio albums and mixtapes throughout his career.

Studio Albums

  • Beach Cruiser (2011)
  • Glass House (2012)
  • GlassHouse 2: Life Ain't Nuthin' But (2015)
  • Cancel Deeez Nutz (2023)
  • Fucc Glasses Malone (2024)

Collaboration Albums

  • Money Music with Mack 10 (2011)

Mixtapes

  • The Crack Mixtape (2003)
  • White Lightnin' (Sticks) (2005)
  • DJ Skee & Dow Jones presents: The Electric Chair (2007)
  • DJ Greg Street & Glasses Malone presents 2010 (2009)
  • Nightmare on Seven Street (2009)
  • Drive-By Muzik (2010)
  • Monster’s Ink. (2011)
  • Glass House (2012)
  • Apalachin with J-Haze (2016)

Singles

Here are some of the singles Glasses Malone has released:

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