Lost Boyz

Lost Boyz is a hip-hop group from South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, known for their energetic style and streetwise storytelling. The group originally consisted of Mr. Cheeks ([a=Terrance Kelly]), [a=Freaky Tah] ([a=Raymond Rogers]), [a=Spigg Nice] (Ronald Blackwell), and [a=Pretty Lou] (Eric Ruth). They gained national attention in the mid-1990s with their debut album Legal Drug Money (1996), which included hits like Lifestyles of the Rich & Shameless, Renee, and Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz. Their follow-up album, Love, Peace & Nappiness (1997), featured the Grammy-nominated single Me & My Crazy World.
Tragedy struck in 1999 when [a=Freaky Tah] was fatally shot, marking a turning point for the group. Additionally, in 2004, [a=Spigg Nice] was sentenced to 37 years in prison for his involvement in a series of bank robberies. Despite these challenges, Mr. Cheeks pursued a solo career while continuing to honor the Lost Boyz legacy. The group reunited in later years, dropping albums like Legacy (2020) under their label Lost Boyz Entertainment / ONE RPM. In 2021, they performed their single Lost Boyz Anthem on Nick Cannon’s Wild 'n Out, bringing their music to a new generation of hip-hop fans. [a=Freaky Tah]’s son, [a=Freaky Kah], has followed in his father's footsteps, carving out his own path in hip-hop while keeping the Lost Boyz legacy alive.