LEGACY
Legacy of Vinnie Paz
Artists and genres Vinnie Paz directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Tragedy KhadafiartistPercy Lee Chapman, known by his stage name Tragedy Khadafi, is an American rapper and record producer. Hailing from the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City, he is documented with coining the term "illmatic" during his appearance on Marley Marl's album In Control, Volume 1 (1988). The word was the inspiration for fellow New York rapper Nas' debut album of the same name.
Chino XLartistDerek Keith Barbosa (April 8, 1974 – July 28, 2024), better known by his stage name Chino XL, was an American rapper and actor. He was known for his evocative wordplay and for warring with Tupac Shakur.
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