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Soulja Slim

James Adarryl Tapp Jr., known professionally as Soulja Slim, was a rap artist who left a lasting mark on the hip-hop landscape, especially within the realm of Southern rap. Born on September 9, 1977, in the Magnolia Projects of New Orleans, Louisiana, Soulja Slim's music was deeply rooted in the realities of street life and his own personal experiences. He first made a name for himself with the release of his debut album "Give It 2 'Em Raw" in 1998 under No Limit Records, which included the hit single "From What I Was Told." His gritty lyrical style and authentic delivery quickly captured the attention of the hip-hop community.

Although he faced various legal troubles throughout his life, Soulja Slim continued to produce music that resonated with his fans. His follow-up albums, "Streets Made Me" (2001) and "Years Later" (2002), further solidified his place in the rap genre. Tragically, Soulja Slim's life and career were cut short when he was murdered in New Orleans on November 26, 2003. His final album, "Years Later...A Few Months After," was posthumously released, featuring tracks that reiterated his raw and uncompromising approach to storytelling. Despite his untimely death, Slim's influence persists, particularly in the New Orleans hip-hop scene, and he is remembered for his unapologetically real portrayal of life as he saw it.

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