Rich Kidz

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Rich Kidz
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Years active2008–present
Labels
Members
  • Skooly
  • Huncho Kae
  • CosaNostra Kidd
  • CCM YaYo
  • RK Sabo aka Sayy
  • RK London aka London on the Track
  • RK Sapp
  • Major Flav
  • Thr33 K
Past members
  • Jose Guapo
  • Shad da God
  • Baby Charles
Website rk4l.com

Rich Kidz (formerly known as Rich Kids) is an American hip hop group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2008. In 2012, they were signed to Columbia Records. [1] [2]

Contents

Departure

Jose Guapo left the group to pursue solo career after reports of mismanagement at Grand Hustle Records. Jose Guapo is currently under Quality Control Music and has his own label called XVL. Shad da God, formerly known as Rich Kid Shawty, is the cousin of T.I. Shad is currently signed to Grand Hustle Records. Skooly, while still a part of Rich Kidz, went on to pursue his solo career as an artist. Skooly has produced tracks throughout Atlanta and is even signed to 2 Chainz's label T.R.U.

Discography

Extended plays

Albums

Mixtapes

TitleAlbum details
Money Swag
24/7
  • Released: December 21, 2010
  • Format: Digital download
Straight Like That
  • Released: March 3, 2011
  • Format: Digital download
Straight Like That 2
  • Released: April 28, 2011
  • Format: Digital download
Everybody Eat Bread
  • Released: February 14, 2012
  • Format: Digital download
Straight Like That 3
  • Released: November 22, 2012
  • Format: Digital download
A West Side Story
  • Released: November 19, 2013
  • Format: Digital download
RapN & SangNReleased: March 1, 2016

Format: Digital download

Main-artist singles

YearSong U.S. Hot 100 U.S. R&B U.S. Rap Certifications Album
2009"My Partna Dem" feat. Young Dro 77Album Titled Money Swag
"Wassup"115
"My Partna Dem" (remix) feat. Lil Scrappy & Ludacris Money Swag
2010"I See You"101Non Album Single
2012"Nobody"Everybody Eat Bread
"Kool On The Low"Straight Like That 3
2014"Sum 2 Do"TBA

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References

  1. Goble, Corban. "Rich Kidz "Ratchet" [ft. Chief Keef and Future]". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  2. Powell, Mike. "Rich Kidz Straight Like That 3". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 13 March 2014.