Juvenile

New Orleans-based rapper Juvenile was born Terius Gray. After beginning his career while in his teens, he released a 1995 album on Warlock titled Being Myself. He eventually crossed paths with Cash Money label owners Ronald “Suga Slim” and Brian “Baby” Williams, who issued 1996′s Solja Rags; the album became a major underground hit, and set the stage for the release of 1998′s 400 Degreez. Jump a few years ahead he was signing a new contract with Asylum, and his home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The hurricane and its grim aftermath were hot topics on his chart-topping 2006 album Reality Check. His next two albums — Cocky & Confident (2009) and Beast Mode (2010) — featured much lighter material. His latest single "Picture Perfect" feat Lil Wayne and Birdman just dropped Wednesday. follow @juviethegreat Juviethegreat.com.