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Spider Loc
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| Birth name | Curtis Williams |
| Also known as | SPI |
| Born | January 19, 1976 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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Curtis Williams (born January 19, 1976), known as Spider Loc, is an American rapper and actor. He used to be signed with Interscope Records and 50 Cent's G-Unit Records.
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About Spider Loc
Spider Loc was first noticed by music producer Suge Knight. He worked with Death Row Records, a famous music label. He was even on the soundtrack for the movie Dysfunktional Family. He also worked with Kurupt's record label, Against Tha Grain, using the name "Spider," but he didn't sign a full deal there.
In 2004, Spider Loc met rapper Young Buck. He performed for Young Buck in Atlanta. A week later, Young Buck introduced him to 50 Cent in Los Angeles. Spider Loc showed off his rapping skills, and after four months, he signed a record deal with G-Unit Records.
Spider Loc appeared on many G-Unit mixtapes, like G-Unit Radio Part 18 - Rags to Riches. He also released his own mixtape called Bangadoshish with other artists.
In 2007, he released a street album called West Kept Secret: The Prequel. The next year, he released Da 1 U Luv 2 Hate.
In 2011, Spider Loc said he was still part of G-Unit. He mentioned that G-Unit West was active again with the arrival of Slim da Mobster. However, he later left G-Unit in late 2011.
On June 8, 2017, Spider Loc was on the game show Wheel of Fortune. During the show, he shared that he works as a security officer. He also said he is a father to six children. He runs his own record label called BAYMAAC Records.
In 2022, he started a podcast called "Factz Ova Feelinz." It is part of Alex Alonso's LAnd media Network.
Acting Roles
Spider Loc has appeared in movies and TV shows.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2004 | Bank Brothers | Innocent Perpetrator |
| 2007 | Paroled | CJ Tillman |
| 2010 | Rollers | Cash |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006–07 | Cold Case | Delonte | 2 Episodes |
| 2007 | Numb3rs | Prisoner #3 | Episode "The Art of Reckoning" |
| 2007 | Weeds | Two-Strikes | Episode "He Taught Me How to Drive By" |
| 2008 | Shark | Gang member | Episode "Bar Fight" |
| 2009 | Saving Grace | Marquis Smith | Episode "Am I Gonna Die Today?" |
Music Releases
Spider Loc has released several albums, EPs, and mixtapes. He has also been a guest on other artists' songs.
Albums
EPs (Extended Plays)
- 2007: The West Kept Secret: The Prequel
- 2019: Ill Literate
- 2020: The Loc
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DVDs
- 2005: Brainless: The Prequel (Directed by Marcus DJ Crash D Miller)
- 2006: Bangadosish (Directed by Marcus DJ Crash D Miller)
- 2011: Paroled (Directed by Sal Martino)
Guest Appearances
Spider Loc has been featured on songs by many other artists, including:
- 2000: "Let's Ride" (Killa Tay feat. Revenge, D-Rome, Spade, Spider Loc & Young T)
- 2001: "Money, Power, Respect" (C-Bo & Brotha Lynch Hung feat. Spider Loc)
- 2001: "They Like Dat" (Kam feat. Dresta, Jayo Felony, Yukmouth & Spider)
- 2005: "It Is What It Is" (Tony Yayo feat. Spider Loc)
- 2005: "Things Change" (Spider Loc feat. Lloyd Banks & 50 Cent)
- 2005: "I Don't Know Officer" (50 Cent feat. Lloyd Banks, Prodigy, Spider Loc and Mase)
- 2005: "... & Nonsense" (Kurupt feat. Spider Loc & Eastwood)
- 2005: "We Run the Streets" (Ras Kass feat. Spider Loc, Crooked I, El Dog, 40 Glocc & Cali Casino)
- 2006: "Transferred" (Ras Kass feat. 40 Glocc & Spider Loc)
- 2006: "Mr. Potato Head (No More Games)" (Young Buck feat. Spider Loc)
- 2006: "Life" (Lloyd Banks feat. Spider Loc)
- 2006: "Pepsi Smash Mic Pass" (M.O.P., Freeway, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Hot Rod)
- 2006: "Stop Bitchin" (Mr. Criminal feat. Spider Loc)
- 2007: "West Kept Secret" (Hot Rod Feat. Spider Loc)
- 2007: "They Don't Bother Me" (Young Buck feat. Murda Ma$e, Spider Loc & 50 Cent)
- 2008: "Wannabe" (Tony Yayo feat. Spider Loc, 40 Glocc)
- 2008: "Respect The Shooter" (615 feat. G-Unit, Spider Loc)
- 2009: "Smoke Chronic" (Jay Rock Feat. Spider Loc, Schoolboy Q)
- 2009: "All My Life(Remix)" Jay Rock Feat. Glasses Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Mistah F.A.B., Crooked I, 211, Sinful, TK, Eastwood, Omar Cruz, Nipsey Hussle, Problem, Roccett, Keno, Spider Loc, Bangloose & Roscoe Umali
- 2010: "In These Streets" Jay Rock Feat. Spider Loc
- 2012: "My Life (Remix)" Fas Action Feat. Spider Loc & Nipsey Hussle
