Children of the Corn (group)
| Company type | Hip hop collective |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Big L, Herb McGruff, Mase, Cam'ron, Bloodshed, Six Figga Digga |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Harlem, New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music |
Children of the Corn was a hip hop collective originating from Harlem, New York, established in 1993. The group consisted of rappers Big L, Herb McGruff, Mase (known at the time as Murda Mase), Cam'ron (then referred to as Killa Cam), Bloodshed (Cam'ron's cousin, Derek Michael Armstead), and their producer Six Figga Digga.
Recognized as a prominent "Harlem super group" that cultivated considerable attention within the underground scene, the ensemble dissolved following the tragic deaths of Bloodshed, who passed away in a car accident on March 2, 1997, at age 21, and Big L, who was murdered on February 15, 1999, at age 24. Prior to their split, individual members had already embarked on solo ventures. It is also notable that during their collaboration, Big L and Mase were involved in a controversy concerning allegations of plagiarism.
In 2003, a posthumous compilation titled Children of the Corn: The Collector's Edition was issued to commemorate their work.