Lil' Keke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lil' Keke
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Lil' Keke performing at Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration in 2024
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| Birth name | Marcus Lakee Edwards |
| Born | March 29, 1976 |
| Origin | Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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Marcus Lakee Edwards (born on March 29, 1976), known by his stage name Lil' Keke, is an American rapper. He is one of the first members of the Southern hip hop group called Screwed Up Click.
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About Lil' Keke's Career
His Start in Music
Lil' Keke became well-known across the country with his song "Southside." This song was part of his 1997 album, Don't Mess Wit Texas. In 2005, Lil' Keke joined Swishahouse Records. The president of the label, T. Farris, said that Lil' Keke was a "legend" in Houston. He also mentioned that Lil' Keke played a big part in the style of rap music made there. Lil' Keke began his career working with DJ Screw, making mixtapes.
Helping the Community
In 2016, Lil' Keke received a special award from President Barack Obama. This award was given to him for his great work helping people in the Houston area. It shows that he cares about giving back to his community.
Lil' Keke's Music Albums
Lil' Keke has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his studio albums, other albums, and collaborations with other artists.
Studio Albums
- 1997: Don't Mess wit Texas
- 1998: The Commission
- 1999: It Was All a Dream
- 2001: Peepin' in My Window
- 2001: Platinum in da Ghetto
- 2002: Birds Fly South
- 2003: Street Stories
- 2003: Changin' Lanes
- 2004: Currency
- 2005: Undaground All Stars: The Texas Line Up
- 2008: Loved by Few, Hated by Many
- 2012: Heart of a Hustla
- 2014: Money Don't Sleep
- 2016: Slfmade
- 2018: Slfmade 2
- 2020: Slfmade 3
- 2022: Lgnd
- 2023: 25 Summers
- 2024: Can't Rain Forever
- 2025: Legend Hotel
Other Albums
- 2001: From Coast to Coast
- 2010: Still Standing
- 2011: Ridin' with da Top Off Vol.1: Best of Both Worlds
- 2011: Testimony
- 2012: The Round Table
- 2013: Top Features Vol.1
- 2014: The Round Table Vol.2: Still Hungry
- 2015: Top Features Vol.2
Collaboration Albums
- 2003: The Big Unit (with Slim Thug)
- 2004: Wreckin' 2004 (with Big Hawk)
- 2004: Bad Company (with Shorty Mac)
- 2005: Str8 Out da Slums (with The Jacka)
- 2005: Since the Gray Tapes Vol.3 (with Big Pokey)
- 2006: If You Ain't Hungry, Don't Come to the Table (with CMG)
- 2008: Still Wreckin' (with H.A.W.K.)
- 2011: Standing Ovation (with Don Chief)
- 2013: Trunk Waving and Misbehavin' (with DJ Gold of the SUC)
- 2014: From the Southside to WTX (with Rawsome Russ)
- 2020: Slab Talk (with Paul Wall)
