Amoeba Music

By Eric Brightwell

Although frequently dismissed by ignorant haters and reactionary Hip Hop purists, Juvenile is one of the most talented rappers to come out of New Orleans. With his dynamic style and charm, backed by sterling beats, he was integral to the South’s rise to rap dominance.  And whereas most rappers chase the dernier cri, Juvenile is one of the few to remain both venturesome and (usually) efficacious without ever turning his back on his roots.

Terius Gray was born in New Orleans, March 26, 1975. He grew up in the notorious Magnolia Housing Projects alongside fellow rappers Soulja Slim, 6-Shot and Turk. His biological father took off when he was four and left his mother to raise him... Read More

City Of Origin:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Genre:

Hip Hop, Southern, Dirty South, Bounce

Birthdate:

03/26/1975