Slip Capone
Slip Capone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christen Kelley Template:Birth date Hawthorne, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 2017 (aged 38) |
| Occupation | Hip-hop artist |
| Years active | 1992–2017 |
| Known for | Affiliation with DPGC collective, appearance on Murder Was the Case soundtrack |
Christen Kelley (November 7, 1978 – October 2, 2017), better recognized by his stage name Slip Capone, was an American hip-hop artist affiliated with the DPGC collective, originating from Hawthorne, California.
Early life
Slip Capone was born on November 7, 1978, and raised on 118th Street in Hawthorne. With a mixed heritage of British and African American roots, he earned the nickname “The Mayor of Hawthorne.” At just 14 years old, he secured a contract with Death Row Records and appeared on Kurupt’s initial album Kuruption!, contributing to the track "Survive Another Day" alongside Gonzoe.
Early career
During his teenage years, Slip Capone established a connection with rapper Snoop Dogg through Kurupt from the Dogg Pound. His first major exposure came via Snoop Dogg’s multiplatinum Murder Was the Case soundtrack, where he performed "The Eulogy" in collaboration with CPO Boss Hogg.
Death
Kelley passed away on October 2, 2017, following severe health issues and a period spent on life support.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Caponey Boy (2009)
- Kill The Industry (2010)
- Posthumous albums
- Supagangsta (with Dae One) (2018)
- The Mayor Of Hawthorne (2021)
- Compilations
- Greatest Features (2009)
Guest appearances
1994
- Slip Capone & CPO - The Eulogy ("Murder was the Case") Soundtrack
1998
- Kurupt, Tray Deee, Daz Dillinger, Slip Capone - C-Walk
- Kurupt feat. Slip Capone - Another Day
2000
- Slip Capone - Movin Around, prod. Daz Dillinger
2001
- DPG feat. Slip Capone - My Heart Don't Pump No Fear
2002
- Knoc-turn’al feat. Butch Cassidy, Jayo Felony, Slip Capone & Time Bomb - Let's All Roll
- Knoc-turn’al feat. Too $hort & Slip Capone - Cash Sniffin’ Noses
2010
- Slip Capone - U Can't Fuck With, prod. Ill Slim Collin
2014
- Slip Capone feat. Nate Dogg - Mind On My Money
2016
- Philly Swain feat. Schoolboy Q & Slip Capone - Gangsta Cinema
2021
- Slip Capone - U Still Can't Fuck With, prod. Ill Slim Collin