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Sissy Nobby | |
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| Birth name | Terrelle Gallo |
| Born | May 7, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Genres | Bounce music, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, Record Producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Terrelle Gallo (known by his stage name, Sissy Nobby) is an American bounce artist from New Orleans, [1] known for his hit songs, "Consequences" and "Gitty Up". Gallo is credited as one of the main pioneers of bounce music. [2]
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