Children of the Corn (group)

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Children of the Corn
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Background information
Also known asC.O.C.
Origin Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Years active1993–1999
Past members Big L (deceased)
Cam'ron
Mase
Herb McGruff
Bloodshed (deceased)
Six Figga Digga

Children of the Corn was an American hip-hop group formed in 1993 by Harlem rappers Big L, Herb McGruff, Mase (then Murda Mase), Cam'ron (then Killa Cam), Bloodshed (Cam's cousin; real name Derek Michael Armstead) and producer Six Figga Digga. [1] [2]

Known as a "Harlem super group" that "generated buzz on the streets", [3] they disbanded after the death of Bloodshed, who was killed in a car accident on March 2, 1997, at age 21, and the death of Big L, who was gunned down on February 15, 1999, at age 24. [1] Even before the group disbanded, each of the group members had pursued solo careers. [4] Members Big L and Mase had a plagiarism related dispute while part of the group. [5]

A retrospective compilation album, Children of the Corn: The Collector's Edition, was released in 2003. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Madden, Sidney (March 2, 2015). "Today in Hip-Hop: RIP Bloodshed (May 5, 1976-March 2, 1997) - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ Hess, Mickey, ed. (2010). Hip hop in America : a regional guide. Greenwood Press. p. 40. ISBN   9780313343216.
  3. ↑ Obee, Maliik (July 9, 2016). "Cam'ron - Harlem's Most Popular 21st Century Celeb". Afro - American Red Star. ProQuest   1807688111 . Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ Elibert, Mark (November 15, 2023). "Cam'ron Says Big L's Popularity Rose Following His Murder". Complex Magazine. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ Diaz, Angel (June 27, 2024). "Mase Tells Story About the Time He Says Big L Almost Had Him Robbed". Billboard . Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  6. ↑ Mahadevan, Tara (March 2, 2014). "This Day In Rap History: The Death of Bloodshed Leads To Children of the Corn Disbanding". Complex Magazine. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2025.


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