Roots of Capone-N-Noreaga
The artists and genres Capone-N-Noreaga came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Lord FinesseartistRobert A. Hall Jr., known by his stage name Lord Finesse, is an American rapper and hip-hop producer from The Bronx, New York, best known as the leader of the D.I.T.C. crew. About.com ranked him number 29 on its list of the Top-50 Hip-Hop Producers.
HavocartistKejuan Waliek Muchita, known professionally as Havoc, is an American rapper and record producer. He was one half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with Prodigy.
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.
Tha Dogg Poundartist