redruM 781 | |
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| Birth name | Jermaine Carter |
| Also known as | O.Y.G redruM 781, @Bighomierum |
| Born | (1972-07-22)July 22, 1972,Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2021(2021-10-30) (aged 49) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1992–2021 |
| Labels | Death Row (1993–1994) Warlock Records Come Get It Records LLC |
| Website | www.oygredrum781.com |
RedruM 781 (bornJermaine Carter) (July 22, 1972 - October 30, 2021) was an Americanrapper fromInglewood, California. RedruM 781,Tweedy Bird Loc and producer Ronnie Phillips organized the hip hop projectBloods & Crips, a collaboration betweenBloods andCrips members.[1] He was aPiru gang member himself.[2] redruM 781 is also known for his key role on"Bangin' on Wax", he and his fellow female MC Bloody Mary were the two key players for getting this particular Bangin' on Wax project off the ground. He was the cousin of the rapperKurupt, with whom they had a long-time beef.[3]
Carter was born inBronx, New York. He resided with his mother and young brother there until the age of 5, when he relocated toInglewood, California with his family. Unfamiliar with their new surroundings and because of the infestation of drug dealers and addicts, pimps and prostitutes, hustlers, and gang-bangers, his mother feared when he and his young sibling would try to venture outside. Eventually his younger brother was initiated into the Avenue Piru Blood Gang[4] (APG's, in Inglewood, CA); being fearful for his little brother's safety RedRum soon found himself being initiated into the same gang to protect his younger brother. He began to write and rhyme, to express his life experiences through his music. He actively started rapping when he attendedMorningside High School, winning several talent shows and contests.[citation needed]
In 1993,"Bangin' on Wax" was a gangster music developed project by both the Bloods and the Crips. At first it seemed impossible that the two rival gangs would collaborate on a music project but the impossible happened. The music project was organized by Ronnie "Ron" Phillips and rappers redruM 781,Tweedy Bird Loc. Actual gang members from both sides auditioned on a tryout and the best ones were chosen for the project. The album was released in 1993 on Warlock Records and was a success selling over at many copies. There is also another album from the Bloods and the Crips on the Bangin' project titled"Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues", which was released in 1994. After this CD, however, the rappers who appeared on the albums began recording separate albums for Warlock Records, under the group namesNationwide Rip Ridaz (Crips) andDamu Ridas I and II (Bloods). Unfortunately for some of the members of Bangin On Wax were incarcerated or have been killed in gang actions.
O.Y.G. redruM 781 has shared the booth with rapperTupac Shakur. During 1993–1994, he joinedDeath Row Records, the famous label known for artists such as Tupac,Snoop Dogg,Dr. Dre andDJ Quik. That time there gave him a great opportunity to grow in his music, making collaborations with all of these artists in the label directed by the infamous MarionSuge Knight. He has recently shared the stage with the world-famousIce-T andDilated Peoples. Redrum has done numerous collaborations with well known West Coast artists such asKam, N.U.N.E.,Big Wy and a big roster of rappers.[5]
Carter died ofbone cancer on October 30, 2021, at the age of 49.[6] He is interred atInglewood Park Cemetery.[7]
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2014 | "Luv Neva Diez" | Blood Transfusion |
