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Hussein Fatal
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![]() Fatal in 2009
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Birth name | Bruce Edward Washington Jr. |
Also known as | Fatal Hussein |
Born | Montclair, New Jersey, U.S. |
April 3, 1973
Died | July 10, 2015 Banks County, Georgia, U.S. |
(aged 42)
Years active | 1994–2015 |
Labels | Relativity, Rap-A-Lot |
Associated acts | 2Pac, Outlawz, Ja Rule |
Bruce Edward Washington Jr. (born April 3, 1973 – died July 10, 2015) was an American rapper. He was best known by his stage name Hussein Fatal or sometimes Fatal Hussein. He became famous for working with the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. Hussein Fatal was also a member of the rap group called Outlawz.
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Who Was Hussein Fatal?
Hussein Fatal was a talented rapper who made his mark in the hip-hop world. He was known for his strong lyrics and unique style. His career was closely linked to Tupac Shakur, one of the biggest names in rap music.
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Bruce Edward Washington Jr. was born on April 3, 1973. He grew up with a passion for music. He later chose the stage name Hussein Fatal. This name was picked to sound like a powerful character, similar to how some other members of his group chose their names.
Joining the Outlawz
Hussein Fatal first appeared in the music scene in February 1996. He was featured on two songs, "All Bout U" and "When We Ride," from Tupac Shakur's album All Eyez on Me. These songs helped introduce him to a wider audience.
As a member of the group Outlaw Immortalz (also known as Outlawz), he worked closely with Tupac. In June 1996, he was also featured on Tupac's well-known song "Hit 'Em Up". Being part of the Outlawz helped him become a recognized voice in rap.
Solo Music and Collaborations
In 1998, Hussein Fatal released his first solo album, In the Line of Fire. However, the record label that released it faced financial problems. This meant the album wasn't promoted much and didn't sell as well as hoped.
Later, he signed with another record company, Rap-A-Lot Records. He started working on his second solo album. During this time, he faced some legal challenges that caused a break in his music career. After some time, he was able to continue making music. His second album was then released in 2002 under the name Fatal.
In 2003, Hussein Fatal collaborated with rapper Ja Rule. He appeared on four songs from Ja Rule's album Blood in My Eye. He also worked on a remix of Ashanti's song "Rain On Me".
His Later Years
Hussein Fatal continued to make music with the Outlawz. He appeared on their mixtapes Killuminati 2K10 (2010) and Killuminati 2K11 (2011). He was also on their 2011 album, Perfect Timing.
He also worked with other members of the Outlawz. For example, he was featured on songs from Young Noble's 2012 album Son of God. Hussein Fatal also released his own mixtapes through his label, Thugtertainment, up until his passing.
His Passing
Hussein Fatal passed away in a car accident on July 10, 2015. He was 42 years old. The accident happened in Banks County, Georgia. His girlfriend, Zanetta Yearby, was driving the car. She faced charges related to the accident.