ABN (hip-hop duo)
| Company type | Hip hop duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
ABN, an acronym for Assholes by Nature, represents a hip hop duo originating from Houston, Texas, featuring rappers Trae tha Truth and Z-Ro. Their discography includes two studio albums: Assholes by Nature released in 2003, followed by It Is What It Is in 2008.
History
The partnership known as ABN was formed by Z-Ro and Trae, both recognized for their individual contributions to Texas' underground hip hop community. Their initial collaboration appeared on Z-Ro's first album, Look What You Did to Me (1998), with numerous joint projects succeeding it. The duo ceased working together after their 2008 release, citing personal and artistic disagreements.
In 2022, Z-Ro accused Trae Tha Truth of physically assaulting him outside a dining establishment in Houston. This incident was captured in a widely circulated video depicting Trae and his associates attacking Z-Ro during the TYCOON weekend hosted by 50 Cent. Trae contested the notion that Z-Ro faced overwhelming numbers. Subsequently, Trae faced misdemeanor assault charges related to bodily harm and was granted release on bond after surrendering to authorities.
Discography
ABN's inaugural album was the double-disc Assholes by Nature, launched in 2003 under the independent label G-Maab Records, with production handled by P.K. Johnson.
Their most commercially successful project came in 2008 with It Is What It Is, issued via Rap-A-Lot Records and produced by Brandon Crear. This album reached number 62 on the Billboard 200, climbed to number 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and attained position 7 on the Top Rap Albums charts, marking their first entry into the top ten of the R&B/Hip-Hop rankings.
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | ||
| 2003 | Assholes by Nature
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| 2008 | It Is What It Is | 62 | 10 | 7 |