Tha City Paper facts for kids

Marcus Fitzgerald, known professionally as Tha City Paper, is an American rapper and hip hop artist. He is known for his music and his connection to Nashville, Tennessee.

Early Life and Beginnings

Tha City Paper grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. When he was in high school, he enjoyed playing basketball. Later, he became interested in the hip-hop music scene.

Around 1996–1997, while still in high school, he started listening to a rap group called "PJN." This group was created by a rapper named Pistol. Listening to their recording sessions made Tha City Paper want to rap too. He eventually joined the group and started appearing on many of Pistol's songs. This helped him gain more and more success in music.

Music Career

Solo Music

Tha City Paper continued to make music on his own. In 2011, he released a mixtape called DOPaminE. A mixtape is like an album, but it's often released for free or to promote new music. This mixtape was hosted by a popular DJ named DJ Scream.

Joining Ca$hville Records

After the rapper Young Buck heard Tha City Paper's DOPaminE mixtape, he was very impressed. Young Buck quickly signed Tha City Paper to his record label, Ca$hville Records, in early 2012.

In the summer of 2012, Young Buck and Tha City Paper worked together on a mixtape called G.a.S - Gangsta and Street. This was the first music project Tha City Paper released after joining Ca$hville Records. They also worked on other collaboration mixtapes together, including G.a.S – Gangsta and Street 2.

Music Releases

Tha City Paper has released several music projects throughout his career.

Awards and Recognition

Tha City Paper has been recognized for his music. He has received several nominations and won an award for his work.