G-Slimm
| G-Slimm | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kenneth Jackson Jr. |
| Born | February 17, 1975 |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | October 13, 1996 (aged 21) |
| Genres | Hip hop, Gangsta Rap |
| Years active | 1992–1996 |
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Kenneth Jackson Jr. (February 17, 1975 – October 13, 1996), better known by his stage name G-Slimm, was an American rapper from New Orleans, LA who sign with Big Boy Records in 1993. He Released Fours Deuces & Trays in 1994 which sold 200,000 units in its first month.[1] He was one half of the duo Black Menace along with rapper J-Dawg.
Career
In 1993, Leroy Edwards signed G-Slimm to Big Boy Records along with Mystikal. His debut album Fours Deuces & Trays was released May 27, 1994 and featured artist Insane, lil lipp, Mystikal and Black Menace. Leroy "Precise" Edwards produced the album, giving it a Southern/West Coast feel. The album sold over 200,000 copies in one month, becoming one of New Orleans greatest rap album's of all time.[2] In 1995 Jackson started working on his second album titled G-Slimm right after he was offerd a deal by Relativity Records. Months later Jackson was gunned down. His second album title was changed to R.I.P G-Slimm and was released in 1997.
Death
On October 13, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. G-Slimm and three other men was walking to the store when unknown gunmen opened fire on them.[3] G-Slimm was shot once in the back and was rushed to Charity Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:25 p.m..The other three men received minor injuries.
Discography
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/ Hip-Hop | ||||
| 1994 | Fours Deuces & Trays | #74 | ||
| 1997 | R.I.P. G-Slimm | |||