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Guerilla Black
Birth name Charles Williamson
Born 1977 (age 47–48)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Origin Compton, California, U.S.
Genres West Coast hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, Songwriter
Labels Virgin/EMI Records
Associated acts Hot Dollar, Beenie Man

Charles Williamson (born in 1977) is an American rapper known as Guerilla Black. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Compton, California.

Guerilla Black became famous after releasing his first album, Guerilla City, in 2004. This album included popular songs like "Compton," which featured Beenie Man, and "You're The One," featuring Mario Winans.

In 2009, he released a mixtape called "The Black Tapes." On this mixtape, Guerilla Black showed a new rapping style. Other artists like Hot Dollar, T-Pain, and Akon were also featured on the mixtape.

Guerilla Black is the brother of another rapper, Hot Dollar. Both brothers are part of a hip-hop group called Dolla Figga.

Besides making music, Charles Williamson also worked on the video game 187 Ride or Die. He contributed his music to the game and also did the voice for a character named Dupree.

Music Releases

Albums

  • 2004: Guerilla City
  • 2007: God Bless the Child

Mixtapes

  • 1999: N.O.T.O.R.I.O.U.S. B.L.A.C.K.
  • 2004: Black by Popular Demand
  • 2009: The Blacktapes

Singles

Guerilla Black has released several singles, which are individual songs. Some of his notable singles include:

  • "Guerilla Nasty" (2004)
  • "Compton" (2004)
  • "You're the One" (2005)
  • "Whatever" (2006)

Guest Songs

Guerilla Black has also appeared as a guest artist on other musicians' songs.

See also

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