(a.k.a.) Filthy RICH
Rapper/Writer/Performer
Oakland, CA
By age 22, RICH Tycoon a.k.a. Filthy RICH had been seen on BET, heard on platinum radio stations, temporarily paralyzed due to being shot in the back, and sentenced to doing time in some of California’s most notorious prisons. When asked about this period in his life, RICH Tycoon describes his troubles as “unfortunate and almost unavoidable, a consequence of a crazy childhood. What can I say? I left home at 13 years old to the streets of Oakland, California.”
Most people would categorize RICH Tycoon as a gangster/street rapper, but that doesn’t even begin to describe his music. Yes, his subject matter is street based, his delivery is harsh at times, and he’s been in and out of the system since the 1980’s. Yet and still, RICH Tycoon brings something different to the table of hip hop and to what he’s coined reality rap. He’s one of the best story tellers in the game, and can do so in true lyricist’s form. Add his sometimes raspy sometimes smooth deep voice, and it’s easy to understand why people from all types of demographics are attracted to RICH Tycoon.
RICH Tycoon began his music career as Filthy RICH at the age of 20 when he was featured on two songs released by Warner Brothers and rap legend Rick Rubin’s record label Def America. Sir Mix-a-Lot was also part of this deal. It was his artist E-Dawg whose songs Drop Top and Lil Locs featured the young Filthy RICH. RICH Tycoon has also worked with San Francisco Bay Area rap legends Yukmouth, San Quinn, Keak Da Sneak, Sean T, Dubee (Thizz Entertainment), One Drop Scott, and Indecent the Slapmaster. He’s opened for major acts such as Paul Wall & Fat Joe.
In 2008 RICH Tycoon independently released his first solo album Currency. Currently RICH Tycoon is settling into the new music industry. He’s decided to take the single/digital approach for now, abandoning the usual album/retail store approach. So far so good, his momentum is steadily building and his fan base steadily increasing. It’s been a long hard road for RICH Tycoon, but this Milwaukee, Wisconsin born emcee still has a lot of gas left.
