Mr. Short Khop facts for kids
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Mr. Short Khop
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| Birth name | Lionel Hunt |
| Origin | Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts | Ice Cube, Kurupt, Mack 10, WC, Kokane, Shaquille O'Neal |
Lionel Hunt, better known as Mr. Short Khop, is an American rapper. He grew up in Inglewood, California. He became known in the music world after a chance meeting with famous rapper Ice Cube.
Their meeting happened outside a store in South Central, California. This led to a big break for Mr. Short Khop. Soon after, he started appearing on Ice Cube's music.
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Early Music Career
Mr. Short Khop made his first guest appearances on Ice Cube's 1998 album. This album was called War & Peace - Volume 1 (The War Disc). Ice Cube also helped him out in return.
His First Album
Ice Cube appeared on Mr. Short Khop's first album. This album was released in 2001 and was named Da Khop Shop. It was a big step for his career.
Mr. Short Khop's music was even mentioned in a book. The writer William Shaw wrote about him in his 1999 book, Westsider's.
His Music
Mr. Short Khop has released one main album and several songs. He is known for his unique style in hip hop music.
Albums Released
His debut album, Da Khop Shop, came out in 2001. This album was quite popular. It reached number 154 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also did well on other music charts.
Popular Songs
One of his well-known songs is "Dollaz, Drank & Dank". This song was released in 2001. It reached number 2 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. It was also popular on the Hot R&B/Hip-hop Singles chart.
Working with Other Artists
Mr. Short Khop has worked with many other musicians. These are called "guest appearances." He often added his rapping to their songs.
He appeared on songs with Ice Cube for the movie soundtrack The Players Club. He also worked with Kurupt on his album Kuruption!. Other artists he has collaborated with include Kokane, C-Bo, and Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.. These collaborations helped him share his music with more fans.
