Parlay Starr
Parlay Starr | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Deshawn Carter |
| Origin | South Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999-current |
| Website | parlaystarr.com[dead link] |
Deshawn Carter (born 1982), better known by his stage name Parlay Starr, is an American rapper from South Los Angeles, California, United States.
Early life[edit]
Born Deshawn Carter in 1982, he grew up in the Pueblos Housing Projects of south-central Los Angeles.[1] He attended Crenshaw High School, where he played basketball, and thus met some of the actors and rap artists who came to watch the school games.[1] While at school he considered becoming a rap artist, though he initially chose basketball as a career.[1] He attended Blaine College in Augusta, Georgia, on a basketball scholarship, but left after two years to care for his grandmother.[1] After his grandmother's death he returned to college, but found he was seven degree credits short.[1]
Musical career[edit]
In 2004, Carter met and began to perform with the group 2nd II None.[1] Soon thereafter he was introduced to DJ Quik, and began to tour nationally.[1] In 2005, Carter connected with Tha Realest, and they went on to perform together for several years.[1]
Since then Carter has collaborated with Snoop Dogg on "All Out of Love",[citation needed] and has met several other artists, including Too Short, Jim Jones, Terrence Howard, and the Outlawz, who encouraged him to break into his own solo career.[1]
In 2009, Carter created Most Hated Mob Entertainment, and began to release his own mixtapes.[1] In 2010, he released the album Welcome to my World,[1] featuring guest appearances by Tha Realest, Yukmouth, and Outlawz, and the track "Like You" with Chris Brown, and Tyga, also featured on Chris Brown's "Takers" Mixtape.
in 2010, Carter release his First solo Album entitled Welcome To My World the Introduction
In 2012, Carter released a mixtape entitled Starrface, hosted By Dj Whoo Kid from Gunit Records.[citation needed]
in 2014, Carter released his 2nd solo album tilted Lost Cloth featuring Snoop Dogg, Too Short, The Realest, Nuttso, Gonzo, Chris Brown, Problem, Dj Paul and more. reflecting the life of Parlay Starr.
in 2024, Carter released his 3rd Album tilted 406'n featuring Glasses Malone, the Late Great Jimi Macon, Black Chill, Lil Raskoo and more. it's a Montana Album telling the life of a Montana Cowboy/Cowgirl.
Personal life[edit]
Carter relocated to Bozeman, Montana in 2011 with his family. As his partner originates from the Gallatin Valley of southwest Montana, they decided to relocate back there after their son was born, as they did not want him growing up on the city streets of South Central Los Angeles.[1]
Carter is a devout Christian.[citation needed]
Discography[edit]
Albums
- 2010: Welcome to my World[citation needed]
- 2011: B4 Da Fame Came vol. 3&4(Mixtape)[citation needed]
- 2012: StarrFace "The World Is Mine And Everythang in it" Hosted by Dj Whoo Kid[citation needed]
- 2014: Lost Cloth[citation needed]
- 2016: DNA MixTape Hosted by Dj Whoo Kid[citation needed]
- 2024: 406'n The Album
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Official Website Archived 2011-06-28 at the Wayback Machine
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