Hot Dollar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hot Dollar
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| Birth name | Leon Gray |
| Also known as | Hot Dolla |
| Origin | Compton, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Labels | Dolla Figga/Island/Def Jam, So So Def |
| Associated acts | Guerilla Black |
Leon Gray, known by his stage name Hot Dollar, is a talented rapper. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Later, he moved to Compton, California, which became his base.
Hot Dollar is most famous for his 2007 song "Two Steppin' (Streets on Lock)". This song uses a "sample" from another famous track. A sample means a small part of an existing song is used in a new one. In this case, he sampled Tupac's well-known song "All Eyes On Me". Famous rappers Rick Ross and Gucci Mane also appeared on a special remix of "Two Steppin' (Streets on Lock)".
More recently, Hot Dollar released a new song in October 2011. This single was called "Where Is The Love At?".
Hot Dollar's Music
Albums and Mixtapes
Hot Dollar has released several mixtapes. Mixtapes are like albums but are often released for free or to promote new music. They help artists share their work with fans.
- 2006: Crack Head Mixtape
- 2007: Money Power and Techs
- 2007: 100 Laws of Power
- 2008: My Dreams...A Day In the Life
- 2008: The Crackhead Mixtape Volume 2
- 2014: Evolution
Singles Released
Singles are individual songs released by an artist. These are some of Hot Dollar's popular singles.
- 2007: "Streetz On Lock"
- 2007: "Sidekick"
- 2011: "Bang Bang Boogie" (featuring Tayf3rd)
Songs with Other Artists
Hot Dollar has also been featured on songs by other musicians. This is called a "guest appearance."
- 2009: Hectic - "On the Westside"
- 2008: Ditch - "Por Vida"
