King Lil G
King Lil G | |
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 King Lil G in music video "Narcos Corridos" | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alex Gonzalez |
| Born | July 24, 1987 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Origin | South Los Angeles, Los Angeles |
| Genres | West Coast, Chicano rap, gangsta rap |
| Occupation(s) | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Sucios |
| Website | www |
Alex Gonzalez, better known as King Lil G, is an American rapper of Mexican descent from South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.[1] He is best known for his 2014 single "Hopeless Boy". He released albums King Enemy, Ak47 Boyz, 90's Kid and Paint The City Blue.
"According to family lore", he is a descendant of the iconic Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata.[2]
Gonzalez decided to build his career independently despite receiving offers from all major labels. He maintains control over his career so that his focus on art and social awareness, by the need to maximize profit.[3] He owns all his music and record labels. His videos have over 800 million views on YouTube.[4]
He was influenced musically by many others, as well as corridos and kumbia music.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ Weiss, Jeff (January 20, 2016). "King Lil G, Descendant of Zapata, Is Leading His Own Hip-Hop Revolution". LA Weekly. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
- ↑ "King Lil G, Descendant of Zapata, is Leading His Own Hip-Hop Revolution". January 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Red Bull Music Academy Daily". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com.
- ↑ "9LILG". YouTube.
- ↑ "King Lil G – Circle Talent Agency". Circle Talent Agency.
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