Biography

Solo career

Krayzie recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1998. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Treach and Snoop Dogg. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.

In 2001, Krayzie released Thug On Da Line. The album didn't do as well as his previous release, and was criticized for its frequent guest appearances from fellow Thugline members by a few hardcore fans. His album received plenty of positive reviews from music critics and went gold. Amazon.com went as far as labeling it one of the best albums of 2001. Its also AMG's album pick.

Record labels

Krayzie Bone was a founding member of Mo Thugs Family, a collective of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. He broke apart from the group in 1998 to form ThugLine Records, or TL. In many videos he can be spotted wearing a chain that says TL.

Discography

Awards

Grammy Award

• 1997: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Tha Crossroads)
• 2007: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Ridin')

MTV Video Music Award

• 2006: "Best Rap Video" (Ridin')

American Music Award

• 1998: "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist"
• 2007: "Best Duo or Group Rap/Hip-Hop"