Children of the Corn (group)

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Children of the Corn
Origin Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Years active1993–1997
Past members Big L
Cam'ron
Mase
Herb McGruff
Bloodshed
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) , Six Figga Digga (Cam's first producer) and Bloodshed (Cam'ron's cousin), real name Derek Michael Armstead. [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. [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 (2015-03-02). "Today in Hip-Hop: RIP Bloodshed (May 5, 1976-March 2, 1997) - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. ↑ Hess, Mickey, ed. (2010). Hip hop in America : a regional guide. Greenwood Press. p. 40. ISBN   9780313343216.
  3. ↑ Obee, Maliik (9 July 2016). "Cam'ron - Harlem's Most Popular 21st Century Celeb". Afro - American Red Star. ProQuest   1807688111 . Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Elibert, Mark (15 November 2023). "Cam'ron Says Big L's Popularity Rose Following His Murder". Complex Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Diaz, Angel (27 June 2024). "Mase Tells Story About the Time He Says Big L Almost Had Him Robbed". Billboard . Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Mahadevan, Tara (2 March 2014). "This Day In Rap History: The Death of Bloodshed Leads To Children of the Corn Disbanding". Complex Magazine. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2025.


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