Lil Rob

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Lil Rob
Hip-hop
  • Chicano rap
  • Gangsta rap
  • G-funk
    • Years active1992–present
    LabelsBC Records (1992–1995)
    Familia Records (1997–1999)
    Low Profile Records (1999–2002)
    Upstairs Records, Inc. (2002–present)

    Roberto L. Flores (born September 21, 1975), also known as Ese 1218,[2] and better known by his stage name Lil Rob,[2] is an American rapper, producer, and actor.

    Early life

    Flores was born in San Diego,[3][4] and raised in La Colonia de Eden Gardens, a Mexican American neighborhood in Solana Beach, California. He loved 80s funk bands such as the Gap Band and the S.O.S. Band.

    Career

    In 1992, he began performing under the name Lil Rob & the Brown Crowd, and recorded a single titled "Oh, What a Night in the 619". Though it did not chart, it was later featured on his 1997 debut album Crazy Life, with the title shortened to "Oh, What a Night". In 1994 at the age of 18, his chin was shattered when he was shot in the jaw.[5][6] He later denounced any gang affiliations.[6] The numbers twelve and eighteen, which are tattooed on his forearms, represent the numeric value of the letters L and R, the initials of his stage name.[6]

    In 2002, Lil Rob left Low Profile Records after a financial dispute,

    Cuba Gooding, Jr. film Dirty and the 2007 Rob Schneider vehicle Big Stan
    , both of which were released straight to DVD in the U.S.

    On June 29, 2007, Lil Rob made his very first appearance overseas in

    Okinawa, Japan. 1218 (Part II) was released in 2008 and featured the single "Let Me Come Back" featuring Fingazz. In 2009, Love & Hate, was released, and in 2013, he released a new song called "Don't Want to Fall in Love". In 2014, his ninth album, R.I.P. (Recording In Progress)
    , was released.

    Lil Rob has collaborated with musicians such as

    N.O.R.E, Bizzy Bone, Baby Bash, SPM, Fat Joe, Flo Rida, MC Magic and Cuco.[8]
    Lil Rob and Mr. Shadow were in a group called The Mayhem Click.

    Discography

    Main article: Lil Rob discography

    See also

    References

    1. ^
      ISBN 978-0-313-34396-4
      .
    2. ^ a b c "Lil Rob". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
    3. Newspapers.com
      .
    4. ^ Clover, Sterling (September 8, 2005). "Lil' Rob". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
    5. ^ "Lil' Rob Represents Brown Pride". LatinRapper.com. September 15, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
    6. ^ a b c d "Local Events". The Oklahoma City Sentinel. July 30, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
    7. ^
      Complex
      . April 9, 2012. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
    8. ^ Cepeda, Eduardo (March 14, 2019). "Lil Rob, MC Magic and Cuco's Dreamy New Anthem "Search" Bridges Generations of Chicano Rap". Remezcla. Retrieved 2023-10-28.

    External links


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