B-Legit

Brandt Jones (born January 13, 1968), better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.[1]

B-Legit
Birth nameBrandt Jones
Also known asHash Brown Billo
Born (1968-01-13) January 13, 1968
OriginVallejo, California
GenresHip hop, Hyphy
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1988–present
LabelsJive, Sick Wid It, Koch
Associated actsA-1, Celly Cel, The Click, Master P, Tupac Shakur, Too Short, Levitti, Mystikal, The Mossie, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Luniz, The Federation, UGK, Mack 10, Keak Da Sneak, Rick Rock, J.Wes Of 420Ent, Young Buck, Paul Wall, Mac Dre, Blade Icewood, E-40

Early life

Brandt "B-Legit" Jones graduated from General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Senior High School on June 17, 1986. He was a member of the Vallejo High School marching band.

Career

Before he started his music career, he went to Grambling State University. He became a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40.[1] He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" on 2Pac's album All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent and major labels such as Sick Wid It Records,[1] Jive Records,[2] and Koch Records.[3] He has collaborated with numerous other artists including E-40, Celly Cel, Master P, Too Short, Scarface, Snoop Dogg, C-Murder, Bushwick Bill, Jadakiss, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Styles P, The Federation, Mystikal, UGK, Mack 10, Daryl Hall, Keak Da Sneak, Rick Rock, Young Buck, The Luniz, Paul Wall, and the late Mac Dre.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes
  • The Purple House President (2005)
  • Hood Hustlin' (2006)
  • Gorilla Grindin with Lil Sisco (2006)

Guest appearances

References
  1. "OG icon B-Legit reflects on pre-hyphy rap". San Francisco Weekly. 12 December 2007.
  2. Banjoko, Adisa (8 December 2005). "Hip-Hop News: Bay Area Rap Star B-Legit Speaks On New Album". Rap News Network.
  3. "La Koch Records si prende il rapper B-Legit" (in Italian). Rockol. 25 August 2000.
  4. "Coast 2 Coast - B-Legit". AllMusic. 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  5. Lockerz, Inc. "Aren Menace's Photo". Lockerz.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  6. "ChickenHill Project". Mim.io. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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