Capone (rapper)

Kiam Akasi Holley (born February 8, 1976), better known by his stage name Capone, is an American rapper known as one half of the East Coast hip hop duo Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N), alongside friend and fellow rapper N.O.R.E.

For the gangster, see Al Capone.

For other people with similar names, see Mr. Capone-E and Al Kapone.
Capone
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Capone in 2015
Background information
Birth nameKiam Akasi Holley
Born (1976-02-08) February 8, 1976
Queens, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1995–present
LabelsTommy Boy Records, Def Jam, SMC Recordings
Member ofCapone-N-Noreaga

Career

Holley spent some time in jail after the release of C-N-N's debut album The War Report. When he was released, he and N.O.R.E. recorded their second album The Reunion, but shortly after releasing the album, Capone was sent back to jail.[1] In 2004, he recorded the single "I Need Speed", for exclusive use in the video game Need for Speed: Underground 2, which was featured on the game's soundtrack. In early 2005, Def Jam Recordings released Capone from his contract while retaining Noreaga, leaving the group's status in disarray. Capone released his debut album titled Pain, Time & Glory in 2005, but it received poor sales. He also appeared on the Ron Artest album My World.

In 2020 Capone released collaborative album entitled "Guidelines" with one half of the Dogg Pound Daz Dillinger under Empire Distribution[2]

Personal life

Holley is of Haitian descent.[3]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Release Peak chart positions
US
R&B[4]		 US
Rap[5]		 US
Indie[6]
Pain, Time & Glory
  • Released: July 12, 2005
  • Label: Fastlife
 42 21 24
Menace 2 Society
  • Released: March 14, 2006
  • Label: Sure Shot Recordings
 — — —
Revenge Is a Promise — — —

Video games

References
  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Capone | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  2. jbanks (August 18, 2020). "Daz Dillinger & Capone Detail Docuseries With Kurupt + Say Ja Rule & 50 Cent Need Next Verzuz Battle". KDAY-FM. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  3. "Capone-N-Noreaga Take "The Oath"". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  4. "Capone Chart History". Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  5. "Capone Chart History". Top Rap Albums. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  6. "Capone Chart History". Independent Albums. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  7. "Def Jam: Fight for NY IMDB Page". IMDb. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
  8. "Def Jam: Fight for NY: The Takeover". Giant Bomb. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
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