Al Kapone

American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee known principally for his underground success in the Memphis hip hop scene in the 1990s and his later role in a number of more contemporary songs. After a decade of cultivating underground cult status in Memphis, Al Kapone began to achieve some mainstream success starting with his role on the soundtrack to the film "Hustle & Flow". His song "The Deepest Hood" featured in the 2007 film "Stomp the Yard". Kapone collaborated with several musicians including E-40, Mike Jones, Too Short, Pimp C, Pastor Troy and D-Shot. He co-wrote E-40's "U and Dat" and Lil' Jon's "Snap Yo Fingers" and appeared on fellow Memphis hip hoppers Three 6 Mafia's album, Last 2 Walk, and 8Ball & MJG's, Ridin High. He has toured with DJ Charlie White and guitarist Matt Uselton, as well as with six piece band of Memphis musicians called Tha Untouchablez. In 2012, Kapone created a music video that encouraged people to vote for Republican Congressional candidate George Flinn, who is challenging Steve Cohen. Kapone lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife. Born October 14, 1975

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