Krayzie Bone
Krayzie Bone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony Henderson June 17, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, solo rap career |
Anthony Henderson (born June 17, 1973), professionally recognized as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper and a key figure in the hip-hop ensemble Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Solo
After achieving acclaim with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone launched his solo career with the double album Thug Mentality 1999 in 1999. This project featured collaborations with various artists such as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Gangsta Boo, E-40, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg. The production was predominantly handled by multi-instrumentalist Romeo Antonio. The album earned platinum status from the RIAA.
In 2001, he followed up with Thug On Da Line, which was well-received by critics and achieved gold certification.
Krayzie Bone contributed to Chamillionaire's 2005 chart-topping single "Ridin'," which secured the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and received a nomination for Best Rap Song. The track reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed to number two on the UK Singles Chart. It was ranked third on Rolling Stone’s "100 Best Songs of 2006" and placed ninety-first on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop." Additionally, it became the highest-selling ringtone of 2006 with 3.2 million downloads, making Krayzie Bone the first artist to receive multi-platinum Mastertone certification from the RIAA. The song also won the final MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 2006.
In April 2014, Krayzie Bone revealed plans to release the initial entry in his Chasing the Devil trilogy on July 22, 2014 through RBC Records. However, the launch was postponed and ultimately took place on November 20, 2015.
Business
Outside of his musical endeavors, Krayzie Bone ventured into entrepreneurship. He co-established Mo Thugs Family, a collective showcasing rap and Hip-Hop talent from Cleveland, before departing in 1999 to form ThugLine Records (TL). Subsequently, he appointed fellow group member Wish Bone as president and co-CEO. The group later reunited and continues to perform live. In 2010, ThugLine Records underwent rebranding to become The Life Entertainment. To support emerging artists, Krayzie Bone created Conquer The Industry, an online platform dedicated to nurturing new talent. He also launched "TL Apparel," a merchandise line featuring clothing and accessories tied to his music brand, which received positive reception during its Los Angeles store debut.
In 2018, Krayzie Bone secured a distribution agreement for his digital media enterprise, "Krayzie Bone Media," partnering with The Digital Soapbox Network. His initial project under this collaboration was the series "Quick Fix"-The Afterhours.
Verzuz and aftermath
Krayzie Bone experienced renewed visibility following Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's notable Verzuz battle against rivals Three Six Mafia. Leveraging this momentum, he founded the "Spread the Love" initiative aimed at fostering youth engagement in music and arts within Cleveland. On the musical front, he joined forces with Fatlip (from The Pharcyde) on "Dust in the Wind," the lead single from Sccit & Siavash The Grouch Present… Torpor, which was released on February 18, 2022. This collaboration marked a first between members of Bone Thugs and The Pharcyde.
Personal life
Originating from a lineage of fourth-generation Jehovah's Witnesses, Henderson does not partake in Christmas celebrations and holds the view that numerous rappers inadvertently promote the objectives of the Illuminati.
On September 24, 2023, Krayzie Bone was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital after experiencing hemoptysis, which was later diagnosed as sarcoidosis. Despite emergency surgery, complications persisted, and by September 26, he was placed under sedation due to a ruptured lung artery. He shared news of his recovery on October 3.
Krayzie Bone is at the forefront of the Harmony District initiative, a mixed-use development planned for groundbreaking in 2025 within Cleveland's Glenville area.
Solo albums
- Thug Mentality 1999 (1999)
- Thug on da Line (2001)
- Gemini: Good vs. Evil (2005)
- Chasing the Devil: Temptation (2015)
- Eternal Legend (2017)
- E.1999: The LeathaFace Project (2017)
- Nothing Left to Prove (2019)
- Quick Fix: Level 2 (2019)
- Leaves of Legends (2021)
- Krayzie Melodies: Melodious, Vol. 1 (2022)
- QuickFix : Level 3 : Level Up (2023)
- Chasing the Devil: Chapter 2: "Salvation" (2024)
Collaboration albums
- Thug Brothers 2 with Young Noble (2017)
- New Waves with Bizzy Bone (2017)
- Thug Brothers 3 with Young Noble (2017)
Grammy Award
- 1997: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Tha Crossroads) (with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony)
- 2007: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Ridin') (with Chamillionaire)