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Obie Trice
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| Birth name | Obie Trice III |
| Born | November 14, 1977 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Midwestern hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Children | 1 |
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Obie Trice III (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper. He is known for his unique style and powerful lyrics. Obie Trice signed with Eminem's Shady Records in 2000. He released his first two albums, Cheers (2003) and Second Round's on Me (2006), with this label. Both albums were very popular and reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart. After leaving Shady Records, Trice started his own record label called Black Market Entertainment. He has released several albums under his own label, including Bottoms Up (2012), The ... (2015), and The Fifth (2019).
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About Obie Trice
Early Life and Start in Music
Obie Trice III was born and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His mother, Eleanor Trice, raised him and his three brothers. When he was 11, his mother gave him a karaoke machine. He used it to practice rapping over music from artists like N.W.A.
By age 14, Obie Trice was attending rap battles in Detroit. These battles were held at a place called the Hip Hop Shop. Proof from the group D12 hosted these events. The positive reactions he received encouraged Trice to take rap music seriously.
Trice first called himself "Obie 1". However, before Proof introduced him at the Hip Hop Shop, he asked for his real name. Proof then introduced him as "Obie Trice," which became his stage name. Later, Obie Trice met Eminem through D12 member Bizarre.
Joining Shady Records
Obie Trice signed with Shady Records in 2000. This was a big step in his music career. He appeared on the D12 album Devil's Night. He also had a short part in Eminem's song "Without Me". Trice also rapped on songs for the 8 Mile movie soundtrack. He even had a small role in the movie itself.
First Album: Cheers
Obie Trice's first album, Cheers, came out on September 23, 2003. The first song from the album, "Got Some Teeth", became very popular on the radio. It reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also made it into the top ten in several countries, including the United Kingdom. Other popular songs from the album included "The Set Up" and "Don't Come Down".
The Cheers album had 17 songs. Famous producers like Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Timbaland helped create the music. Many well-known artists were featured on the album. These included Busta Rhymes, Eminem, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, D12, Tony Yayo, and Timbaland. The album was very successful and sold over a million copies.
Second Album: Second Round's on Me
In 2005, Obie Trice started working on his second album, Second Round's on Me. It was released on August 15, 2006. After this album, he released a mixtape called Bar Shots.
A song called "Ride Wit Me" was released on a mixtape. This song was a tribute to his friend and label-mate Proof, who had passed away. Obie Trice spoke at Proof's funeral. He talked about the importance of stopping violence. In his song "Cry Now" from his second album, Trice also talked about a difficult experience he had. He also mentioned Eminem's rumored break from music.
Starting Black Market Entertainment
In June 2008, Obie Trice decided to leave Shady Records. He felt he was not being promoted enough. However, he remained friends with Eminem and Dr. Dre. They even helped with his next album.
In 2010, Obie Trice announced he would start his own independent music label. He named it Black Market Entertainment. On May 4, he confirmed that Eminem would be a guest artist on his upcoming album, Bottoms Up. He released the song "My Time 2011" in August 2010. The music video for this song came out in March 2011.
In April 2011, Trice released another song called "Learn to Love." The first official song from Bottoms Up, "Battle Cry," was released in August.
The Fifth and Recent Music
In 2016, Obie Trice announced he was working on his fifth studio album. This album, called The Fifth, was released on August 23, 2019. It included guest appearances from artists like Magnedo7 and Xzibit.
In December 2019, Obie Trice released two songs called "Spanky Hayes" and "Spanky Hayes 2." These songs were aimed at Nick Cannon.
Personal Life
Family Life
Obie Trice's first child, a daughter, was born in 1998. He has said that her birth motivated him to focus more on his music career.
Health and Safety
On December 31, 2005, Obie Trice was involved in a shooting incident while driving in Detroit. His car was hit multiple times, and he was injured. He was taken to the hospital and later released. Doctors decided it was too risky to remove the bullet, so it remains in his skull.
Community Involvement
On April 22, 2011, Obie Trice met with Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith Jr.. They discussed ways to provide more places for local artists to perform.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Cheers (2003)
- Second Round's on Me (2006)
- Bottoms Up (2012)
- The Fifth (2019)
Mixtapes
- The Bar Is Open (2003)
- Bar Shots (2006)
- The Most Under Rated (2007)
- Watch the Chrome (2012)
Compilation Albums
- Special Reserve (2009)
Collaboration Albums
- Eminem Presents: The Re-Up (2006)
See also
In Spanish: Obie Trice para niños
