Fiend (rapper)
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Richard Jones, better known as Fiend is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P
's No Limit Records
. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX
's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
According to recent rumors, Fiend signed with Jay-Z
's RocNation label. Fiend himself told the online Hip Hop News that he and Jay-Z
have not confirmed anything as of yet.
, in 1995 for independent label Big Boy Records. He would then sign with No Limit in 1997 and appeared on Master P's Ghetto D
and Mia X
's Unlady Like
before releasing his second album and first for No Limit, There's One in Every Family
in 1998. The album was hugely successful, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
charts. Also in that year, Fiend appeared on Snoop Dogg
's successful single "Woof!
" In 1999, Fiend released his third album, Street Life
. The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and Fiend left No Limit.
's song "Touched Wit It," which lead to Three 6 Mafia members DJ Paul And Juicy J to do a group album with Fiend called Dat's How It Happened To'm. After the album, Fiend started his own label, Fiend Entertainment, and released three more albums, Can I Burn? 2
in 2003, Go Hard or Go Home
in 2004, and The Addiction
in 2006. All three albums made it to the Billboard charts but failed to gain the success as his No Limit albums. Fiend also produces music, having done production for songs on Jadakiss
' Kiss tha Game Goodbye
and former labelmate C-Murder's The Truest Shit I Ever Said
. He can currently be seen and heard with fellow ex-No Limit rapper Curren$y on the Smokers Club Tour and on various songs. In 2010 he also appeared on Lil Wyte
's mixtape "Wyte Christmas 2 (Let It Sno)" on the song "House Full Of Guns".
Fiend also collaborated on two songs from Trick Daddy
's seventh studio album Back by Thug Demand
going by his alias International Jones; "Booty Doo" (also featuring Webbie
) and "Lights On".
He also released a tape named Audio Dope which can be found via mixtapetorrent
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
's No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX
DMX (rapper)
Earl Simmons , better known by his stage name DMX, is a multiplatinum American rapper and actor who rose to fame in the late 1990s. His stage name pays tribute to the Oberheim DMX drum machine, an instrument he used when he made his own rap beats in the 80's...
's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment.
According to recent rumors, Fiend signed with Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
's RocNation label. Fiend himself told the online Hip Hop News that he and Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
have not confirmed anything as of yet.
Solo career
Fiend released his first album, I Won't Be DeniedI Won't Be Denied
I Won't Be Denied is the debut album by rapper, Fiend. It was released on November 14, 1995 for Big Boy Records and was produced by Leroy "Precise" Edwards...
, in 1995 for independent label Big Boy Records. He would then sign with No Limit in 1997 and appeared on Master P's Ghetto D
Ghetto D
Ghetto D is the sixth studio album by rapper Master P. One of the songs in Ghetto D, "Make 'Em Say Uhh!", is ranked at #36 on Blender's list of the "50 Worst Songs Ever", and at #60 on the list of the 100 Worst Songs Ever by Matthew Wilkening of AOL Radio. In 2008, it ranked #94 on VH1's 100...
and Mia X
Mia X
Mia Young , better known by her stage name Mia X, was the first female emcee to sign with No Limit Records. In 1992, she released a single titled “Ask Them Niggas.” From 1995 to 1998, Mia X released three albums for No Limit: Good Girl Gone Bad, Unlady Like, and Mama Drama...
's Unlady Like
Unlady Like
Unlady Like is the second album by Mia X. It was released on June 24, 1997, on No Limit Records, distributed by Priority/EMI Records, and featured production from Master P and Beats By the Pound. The album proved to be a success for Mia as it made it to #21 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on the Top...
before releasing his second album and first for No Limit, There's One in Every Family
There's One in Every Family
There's One in Every Family is the second album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on May 5, 1998 for No Limit Records and was produced by Master P and Beats By the Pound...
in 1998. The album was hugely successful, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
charts. Also in that year, Fiend appeared on Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
's successful single "Woof!
Woof!
Woof! is a Children's ITV television series produced by Central Independent Television about the adventures of a boy who turns into a dog. It was based on the book by Allan Ahlberg. It was directed by David Cobham. It was written by Richard Fegen and Andrew Norriss.-History:The show was first...
" In 1999, Fiend released his third album, Street Life
Street Life (Fiend album)
Street Life is the third album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on July 6, 1999 for No Limit Records and was produced by Beats By the Pound. Though not as successful as his previous album, There's One in Every Family, it still managed to make it to #15 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the...
. The album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and Fiend left No Limit.
Collaborations
Fiend was also a member of the Ruff Ryders and appeared on the crew's third compilation album, Ryde or Die Vol. 3: In the "R" We Trust, before leaving in 2001. In 2000, Fiend and No Limit labelmate Mr. Serv-On collaborated on Three 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
's song "Touched Wit It," which lead to Three 6 Mafia members DJ Paul And Juicy J to do a group album with Fiend called Dat's How It Happened To'm. After the album, Fiend started his own label, Fiend Entertainment, and released three more albums, Can I Burn? 2
Can I Burn? 2
Can I Burn? 2 is the fifth album released by the rapper Fiend. It was released on May 13, 2003 for Fiend's own label, Fiend Entertainment and featured production from Fiend, Jazze Pha and David Banner...
in 2003, Go Hard or Go Home
Go Hard or Go Home
Go Hard or Go Home is the fifth album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on August 31, 2004 for his label Fiend Entertainment and was produced by him and his former No Limit labelmates, Beats By the Pound...
in 2004, and The Addiction
The Addiction (album)
The Addiction is the sixth album released by rapper Fiend. It was released on June 27, 2006 for Fiend Entertainment and was produced by Fiend and Beats By the Pound members KLC & Craig B. The album did slightly better than his previous album on the charts, peaking at #70 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop...
in 2006. All three albums made it to the Billboard charts but failed to gain the success as his No Limit albums. Fiend also produces music, having done production for songs on Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
' Kiss tha Game Goodbye
Kiss tha Game Goodbye
-Samples:*"Show Discipline"**"I've Been Watching You" by Southside Movement*"Put Your Hands Up"**"Boogieman" by Jackson 5*"We Gonna Make It"**"My Music" by Samuel Jonathan Johnson*"Kiss Is Spittin'"...
and former labelmate C-Murder's The Truest Shit I Ever Said
The Truest Shit I Ever Said
The Truest Shit I Ever Said is the fifth studio album by rapper C-Murder. The album was recorded in prison, during visiting hours using a hand held recorder supplied by his lawyer. The intro to the album contains audio from interviews with family and friends about him going to jail...
. He can currently be seen and heard with fellow ex-No Limit rapper Curren$y on the Smokers Club Tour and on various songs. In 2010 he also appeared on Lil Wyte
Lil Wyte
Patrick Lanshaw , better known by his stage name Lil Wyte, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a member of the rap collective Hypnotize Minds.- Early life :...
's mixtape "Wyte Christmas 2 (Let It Sno)" on the song "House Full Of Guns".
Fiend also collaborated on two songs from Trick Daddy
Trick Daddy
Maurice Young , better known by his stage name Trick Daddy, is a certified platinum American rapper and producer from Miami, Florida.-Music career:...
's seventh studio album Back by Thug Demand
Back by Thug Demand
Back by Thug Demand is the seventh studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on December 19, 2006, under Slip-n-Slide Records/Atlantic Records. The album features Chamillionaire, Trey Songz, 8 Ball, Young Buck, Webbie, Jaheim, Gold Ru$h, Trina, Birdman and others. Book of Thugs:...
going by his alias International Jones; "Booty Doo" (also featuring Webbie
Webbie
Webster Gradney, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Webbie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was signed to the independent Trill Entertainment label from 2003 to 2005. In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring Bun B...
) and "Lights On".
Mixtapes
In 2011, Fiend released a series of his own mixtapes: Tennis Shoes And Tuxedos (January 2011), The Sweetest Hangover (mixtape) (March 2011), Life Behind Limo Glass (May 2011), Cool Is In Session (July 2011), and Smokin Champagne (October 2011), all of which are available via Datpiff.He also released a tape named Audio Dope which can be found via mixtapetorrent
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | RIAA certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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| 1995 | I Won't Be Denied I Won't Be Denied I Won't Be Denied is the debut album by rapper, Fiend. It was released on November 14, 1995 for Big Boy Records and was produced by Leroy "Precise" Edwards... |
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| 1998 | There's One in Every Family There's One in Every Family There's One in Every Family is the second album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on May 5, 1998 for No Limit Records and was produced by Master P and Beats By the Pound... |
8 | 1 | Gold | |
| 1999 | Street Life Street Life (Fiend album) Street Life is the third album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on July 6, 1999 for No Limit Records and was produced by Beats By the Pound. Though not as successful as his previous album, There's One in Every Family, it still managed to make it to #15 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the... |
15 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | Can I Burn? Can I Burn? (Fiend album) Can I Burn? is the fourth album released by the rapper Fiend. It was released on September 11, 2000 for Fiend's own label, Fiend Entertainment and featured production from Fiend and David Banner... |
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| 2003 | Can I Burn? 2 Can I Burn? 2 Can I Burn? 2 is the fifth album released by the rapper Fiend. It was released on May 13, 2003 for Fiend's own label, Fiend Entertainment and featured production from Fiend, Jazze Pha and David Banner... |
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| 2004 | Go Hard or Go Home Go Hard or Go Home Go Hard or Go Home is the fifth album released by rapper, Fiend. It was released on August 31, 2004 for his label Fiend Entertainment and was produced by him and his former No Limit labelmates, Beats By the Pound... |
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| 2006 | The Addiction The Addiction (album) The Addiction is the sixth album released by rapper Fiend. It was released on June 27, 2006 for Fiend Entertainment and was produced by Fiend and Beats By the Pound members KLC & Craig B. The album did slightly better than his previous album on the charts, peaking at #70 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop... |
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| 2009 | The Bail Out | - | - | ||
| "—" denotes the album failed to chart or not released | |||||