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| Also known as | Cuzzosx5 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Cuzzos, also known as Cuzzosx5, is an American hip hop music group from Los Angeles, California.
Cuzzos are based in Los Angeles. [1] [2] The group consists of five members: Big I-N-D-O, JassCole, Milly Mo, TeaaWhy, and BB. [3] [4]
Their debut single "Goochie Mayne" was released in 2023. [2] Their debut EP, Stay Safe, was released in 2024. [3]
In 19 June 2024, Cuzzos performed their song "GoldMembers", for the Kendrick Lamar's concert The Pop Out: Ken & Friends at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, during the first set by DJ Hed, titled the Act I – DJ Hed & Friends. [5] [6] They were featured in the Calmatic-directed music video for Lamar's song "Squabble Up", from his 2024 album GNX . [7] [8]
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