E-40

E-40 is a renowned American rapper and record producer from Vallejo, California, known for his unique style and collaborations with prominent artists such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre. Born Earl Stevens on November 15, 1967, E-40 has been active in the music industry since the late 1980s, releasing music through his own record label, Sick Wid It Records. He has worked with various notable artists, including Ice Cube, Too Short, and Mac Dre, and has been featured on tracks by Lil Jon, The Game, and Kanye West.

Early Life

E-40 was born in Vallejo, California, and grew up in a musical family, influenced by artists such as James Brown, George Clinton, and Parliament-Funkadelic. He attended Vallejo High School and later Grambling State University, where he began to develop his rap skills, inspired by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Run-DMC. E-40's early life was also shaped by his experiences in the Bay Area hip hop scene, where he was exposed to the music of Digital Underground, Tone Lōc, and MC Hammer.

Music Career

E-40's music career began in the late 1980s, when he formed the group Mostly Dirty) with his cousin, B-Legit. The group released their debut album, Down and Dirty, in 1992, which featured the hit single "Captain Save a Hoe". E-40's solo career took off in the mid-1990s, with the release of his debut album, Federal, which featured the hit single In a Major Way. He has since released numerous successful albums, including Tha Hall of Game, The Element of Surprise, and Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire, which have featured collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, Nas, and Missy Elliott.

Discography

E-40's discography includes numerous successful albums, such as In a Major Way, Tha Hall of Game, The Element of Surprise, and Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire. He has also released several compilation albums, including The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow and The Ball Street Journal. E-40's music has been featured on various soundtracks, including The Wash, xXx, and 2 Fast 2 Furious, and he has collaborated with artists such as Ludacris, The Neptunes, and Timbaland.

Filmography

E-40 has appeared in several films, including The Wash, xXx, and Hair Show, alongside actors such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube. He has also made guest appearances on television shows such as The Simpsons, Entourage, and The Eric Andre Show, and has been featured on documentaries such as The Up in Smoke Tour and The Up in Smoke Tour: Puff, Puff, Pass. E-40 has also worked with directors such as F. Gary Gray and Hype Williams.

Personal Life

E-40 is a prominent figure in the Bay Area hip hop scene and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the United Service Organizations. He has been married to his wife, Tracey Stevens, since 1990, and has two children, Earl Stevens Jr. and Emiko Stevens. E-40 is also a successful entrepreneur, with his own record label, Sick Wid It Records, and a line of wine and spirits called Earl Stevens Selections, which has been featured in publications such as Forbes and Bloomberg Businessweek.

Awards and Nominations

E-40 has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including multiple BET Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards nominations, as well as a Grammy Award nomination for his collaboration with Lil Jon on the track "Snap Yo Fingers". He has also been recognized for his contributions to the Bay Area hip hop scene, including being named one of the Top 10 Rappers of All Time by Complex (magazine). E-40 has also been featured on lists such as Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time and XXL's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time, alongside artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, and The Wu-Tang Clan. Category:American rappers