Rico Recklezz
Rico Recklezz | |
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 Rico Recklezz in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronnie Ramsey |
| Born | c. 1992 (age 31–32) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Ronnie Ramsey (born c. 1992), better known by his stage name Rico Recklezz, is an American rapper.
Biography[edit]
Ramsey was born c. 1992 in South Side, Chicago, Illinois. He grew up listening to Bump J, Eazy-E, Eminem, Lil Wayne, Waka Flocka Flame and Yo Gotti.[1] He joined a gang at age 10.[2]
In November 2016, Ramsey released "No Talking", a diss track targeted at Soulja Boy, which used the same beat as "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". Soulja Boy allegedly put a US$100,000 price for the contract killing of Ramsey after he defended Lil Yachty.[3] In December, he released the mixtape Get It in Blood, a collaboration with Ewol Samo.[4]
In December 2017, Ramsey released the 15-song mixtape Big Recklezz. It contained one feature from rapper C-row.[5]
In February 2018, Ramsey released a remix to 6ix9ine's "Gummo".[6] He pitched himself to be a member of the 2018 XXL Freshmen Class.[7]
In 2020, Ramsey was arrested on gun possession charges and sentenced to 3 years in prison at Stateville Correctional Center. He was released in February 2024.[8][9]
In 2023, during an interview with No Jumper, he said that he lost respect for rapper Young Buck for tucking his chain into his shirt while working with him in a recording studio. Young Buck denied the claims.[10][11]
Discography[edit]
- Koolin n Hell 2 (2023)
- GET IT IN BLOOD (2023)
- Everybody Hates Recklezz (2023)
- Temerario (2023)
- Flattz & Gunz 2 (2020)
- Rico Don' Shoot Em 3
- Gunsmoke (2019)
- Kushsmoke (2019)
- Grand Theft Auto 6 (2017)
- Big Recklezz (2017)
- Rico Dont Shoot Em 2 Back from Hell
References[edit]
- ^ Coe, Kairi CoeKairi (2018-06-28). "The Break Presents: Rico Recklezz - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Writer, Josh Saul Senior (2016-12-15). "Why Chicago's Gangs Are Unstoppable". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (2016-11-07). "Soulja Boy Puts $100,000 Bounty on Chicago Rapper Rico Recklezz's Head - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Lundy, Kadeem (2016-12-23). "Rico Recklezz Talks Upcoming Mixtape and Soulja Boy". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (2017-12-05). "Rico Recklezz Drops New Mixtape 'Big Recklezz' - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Staff, XXL StaffXXL (2018-02-13). "Rico Recklezz Puts His Spin on 6ix9ine's Hit Gummo - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Coe, Kairi CoeKairi (2018-03-27). "Rico Recklezz's Pitch for 2018 XXL Freshman - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ S, Madusa (2021-02-13). "Rico Recklezz Sentenced To Three Years For Alleged Gun Charge". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "'Watergun' Rapper Rico Recklezz Reportedly Sentenced To 3 Years For Weapons Charge — Posts Mugshot On Instagram". HipHopDX. 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ Fisher, Caroline (2023-10-15). "Young Buck Denies Rico Recklezz's Chain-Tucking Accusations". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
- ^ "Young Buck Laughs Off Rico Recklezz's Claim He Made Him 'Tuck His Chain'". HipHopDX. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-06-23.