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'''Shawn Thomas''' (born January 14, 1972), better known by his stage name '''C-Bo''', is an American rapper from [[Sacramento, California]]. Known for his extensive legal troubles, he was the first notable rapper to be jailed due to his lyrical content in 1998. His 1995 song, "Deadly Game" (with [[X-Raided]]) earned this distinction, as its lyrics were a scathing critique of political officials, including governor [[Pete Wilson]], and [[List_of_California_ballot_propositions#Notable_propositions|California's Prop. 184]] [[three-strikes law]].<ref name="Tribune 1998" /><ref name="Palmer 2018">{{cite web | last=Palmer | first=Tamara | title=5 'Criminal' Songs That Were Used As Evidence In Court | website=Oxygen Official Site | date=2018-06-13 | url=https://www.oxygen.com/very-real/5-criminal-songs-used-in-evidence-c-bo-lil-boosie-exodus | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> He ineffectively argued for appeal three times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426820/rapper-c-bo-jailed-lyrics.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015738/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426820/rapper-c-bo-jailed-lyrics.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |title=Rapper C-BO Jailed For Lyrics |website=MTV.com |date=1998-03-04 |access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
'''Shawn Thomas''' (born January 14, 1972), better known by his stage name '''C-Bo''', is an American rapper from [[Sacramento, California]]. Known for his extensive legal troubles, he was the first notable rapper to be jailed due to his lyrical content in 1998. His 1995 song, "Deadly Game" (with [[X-Raided]]) earned this distinction, as its lyrics were a scathing critique of political officials, including governor [[Pete Wilson]], and [[List of California ballot propositions#Notable propositions|California's Prop. 184]] [[three-strikes law]].<ref name="Tribune 1998" /><ref name="Palmer 2018">{{cite web | last=Palmer | first=Tamara | title=5 'Criminal' Songs That Were Used As Evidence In Court | website=Oxygen Official Site | date=2018-06-13 | url=https://www.oxygen.com/very-real/5-criminal-songs-used-in-evidence-c-bo-lil-boosie-exodus | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> He ineffectively argued for appeal three times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426820/rapper-c-bo-jailed-lyrics.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015738/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426820/rapper-c-bo-jailed-lyrics.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |title=Rapper C-BO Jailed For Lyrics |website=MTV.com |date=1998-03-04 |access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>


Although some charges were dropped as it was viewed as a violation of his [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment rights]],<ref name="LAT Dropped 1998">{{cite web | title=Charges Against Rapper Over Lyrics Dropped | website=Los Angeles Times | date=1998-03-07 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-07-mn-26412-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> he was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160529054147/http://www.mtv.com/news/3480/gangsta-rapper-c-bo-jailed-for-lyrics-on-new-lp/ C-Bo jailed MTV] Retrieved 28 April 2021</ref> He rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, in Ohio, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426817/c-bo-raps-his-way-out-legal-trouble.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015905/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426817/c-bo-raps-his-way-out-legal-trouble.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |title=C-BO Raps His Way Out Of Legal Trouble |website=MTV.com |date=1998-07-31 |access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> Also known for his frequent collaborations with fellow California-based rappers, he appeared in numerous videos for [[Tupac Shakur]].<ref name="Arnold 2005" />
Although some charges were dropped as it was viewed as a violation of his [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment rights]],<ref name="LAT Dropped 1998">{{cite web | title=Charges Against Rapper Over Lyrics Dropped | website=Los Angeles Times | date=1998-03-07 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-07-mn-26412-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> he was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160529054147/http://www.mtv.com/news/3480/gangsta-rapper-c-bo-jailed-for-lyrics-on-new-lp/ C-Bo jailed MTV] Retrieved 28 April 2021</ref> He rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, in Ohio, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426817/c-bo-raps-his-way-out-legal-trouble.jhtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015905/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1426817/c-bo-raps-his-way-out-legal-trouble.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 4, 2013 |title=C-BO Raps His Way Out Of Legal Trouble |website=MTV.com |date=1998-07-31 |access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> Also known for his frequent collaborations with fellow California-based rappers, he appeared in numerous videos for [[Tupac Shakur]].<ref name="Arnold 2005" />
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Since the age of 10 Thomas spent nearly half of his life in and out of incarceration,<ref name="Palmer 2005">{{cite web | last=Palmer | first=Tamara | title=C-Bo - Music - Miami - The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida | website=Miami New Times | date=2005-01-20 | url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/c-bo-6342061 | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> entering the criminal justice system at age 14, being arrested 40-50 times spending time at [[Correctional Training Facility|Soledad State Prison]], [[Folsom State Prison]], and [[Deuel Vocational Institution]].<ref name="Arnold 2005">{{cite web | last=Arnold | first=Eric K. | title=On Lockdown | website=East Bay Express | date=2005-04-13 | url=https://eastbayexpress.com/on-lockdown-2-1/ | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref><ref name="Jam 2012">{{cite web | last=Jam | first=Billy | title=Jailed Rapper Has 90 Days Added to Term | website=SFGATE | date=2012-02-03 | url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Jailed-Rapper-Has-90-Days-Added-to-Term-3011141.php | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>
Since the age of 10 Thomas spent nearly half of his life in and out of incarceration,<ref name="Palmer 2005">{{cite web | last=Palmer | first=Tamara | title=C-Bo - Music - Miami - The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida | website=Miami New Times | date=2005-01-20 | url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/c-bo-6342061 | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref> entering the criminal justice system at age 14, being arrested 40-50 times spending time at [[Correctional Training Facility|Soledad State Prison]], [[Folsom State Prison]], and [[Deuel Vocational Institution]].<ref name="Arnold 2005">{{cite web | last=Arnold | first=Eric K. | title=On Lockdown | website=East Bay Express | date=2005-04-13 | url=https://eastbayexpress.com/on-lockdown-2-1/ | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref><ref name="Jam 2012">{{cite web | last=Jam | first=Billy | title=Jailed Rapper Has 90 Days Added to Term | website=SFGATE | date=2012-02-03 | url=https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Jailed-Rapper-Has-90-Days-Added-to-Term-3011141.php | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>


During a 1993 music video shoot, Thomas fired a shot in the air to get people's attention and stop a potential gang situation. Instead it made matters worse, confusing the crowd and causing more shots to ring off. His friend King Miller was killed at age 23 during the act.<ref name="SFG 1998" /><ref name="Tribune 1998">{{cite web | last=Tribune | first=Soren Baker. Special to the | title=PAROLED RAPPER'S FIGHTING WORDS LAND HIM BACK IN JAIL | website=Chicago Tribune | date=1998-03-06 | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-03-06-9803060265-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>
During a 1993 music video shoot, Thomas fired a shot in the air to get people's attention and stop a potential gang situation. Instead it made matters worse, confusing the crowd and causing more shots to ring off. His friend King Miller was killed at age 23 during the act.<ref name="SFG 1998" /><ref name="Tribune 1998">{{cite web | author=Soren Baker | title=PAROLED RAPPER'S FIGHTING WORDS LAND HIM BACK IN JAIL | website=Chicago Tribune | date=1998-03-06 | url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-03-06-9803060265-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>


In a 1996 incident Thomas was sentenced to 15 months in jail. A firearm used by him caused a death of one man during a rival gang confrontation.<ref name="LAT Jailed 1998">{{cite web | title=Rap Artist Is Jailed Over Anti-Police Lyrics | website=Los Angeles Times | date=1998-03-04 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-04-mn-25431-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>
In a 1996 incident Thomas was sentenced to 15 months in jail. A firearm used by him caused a death of one man during a rival gang confrontation.<ref name="LAT Jailed 1998">{{cite web | title=Rap Artist Is Jailed Over Anti-Police Lyrics | website=Los Angeles Times | date=1998-03-04 | url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-04-mn-25431-story.html | access-date=2022-08-24}}</ref>

Latest revision as of 11:56, 17 October 2024

C-Bo
C-Bo in 2011
C-Bo in 2011
Background information
Birth nameShawn Thomas
BornJanuary 14, 1972[1]
Waco, Texas, US
OriginMeadowview, Sacramento, California, US[2][3]
GenresGangsta rap
Occupations
Years active1991–present
Labels

Shawn Thomas (born January 14, 1972), better known by his stage name C-Bo, is an American rapper from Sacramento, California. Known for his extensive legal troubles, he was the first notable rapper to be jailed due to his lyrical content in 1998. His 1995 song, "Deadly Game" (with X-Raided) earned this distinction, as its lyrics were a scathing critique of political officials, including governor Pete Wilson, and California's Prop. 184 three-strikes law.[4][5] He ineffectively argued for appeal three times.[6]

Although some charges were dropped as it was viewed as a violation of his First Amendment rights,[7] he was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole.[8] He rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, in Ohio, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement.[9] Also known for his frequent collaborations with fellow California-based rappers, he appeared in numerous videos for Tupac Shakur.[1]

Early life

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Thomas was raised in a single family home amongst three brothers and five sisters,[2] during that time he became a member in the Garden Blocc Crips.[10][11]

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Since the age of 10 Thomas spent nearly half of his life in and out of incarceration,[12] entering the criminal justice system at age 14, being arrested 40-50 times spending time at Soledad State Prison, Folsom State Prison, and Deuel Vocational Institution.[1][13]

During a 1993 music video shoot, Thomas fired a shot in the air to get people's attention and stop a potential gang situation. Instead it made matters worse, confusing the crowd and causing more shots to ring off. His friend King Miller was killed at age 23 during the act.[2][4]

In a 1996 incident Thomas was sentenced to 15 months in jail. A firearm used by him caused a death of one man during a rival gang confrontation.[14]

In March 1998, he was sentenced to two more months in prison in Sacramento, after testing positive for marijuana which violated the terms of his probation.[15]

In August 2017, during the filming of a music video, a shootout occurred leaving 1 dead and 4 injured. This came after rapper Mozzy and Thomas had exchanged diss tracks during the same month.[16]

Personal life

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Thomas is married with 3 children,[14][2] he enjoys skiing, camping and fishing.[11]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Release Peak chart positions
US
[17] 		US
R&B
[18]
Gas Chamber 1993 — 53
Tales from the Crypt 1995 99 4
One Life 2 Live 1997 65 12
Til My Casket Drops 1998 41 4
The Final Chapter 1999 81 20
Enemy of the State 2000 91 24
Life as a Rider 2002 — 41
Desert Eagle — —
The Mobfather 2003 199 37
Money to Burn 2006 — 71
Cali Connection 2012 — —
Orca — —
The Mobfather II 2015 — —
The Problem 2017 — —
Animal 2019 — —

Collaborative albums

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  • Blocc Movement (with Brotha Lynch Hung) (2001)
  • Gang Affiliated (with West Coast Mafia Gang) (2004)
  • In Thugz We Trust (with Thug Lordz) (2004)
  • 100 Racks In My Backpack (with San Quinn) (2006)
  • Thug Lordz Trilogy (with Thug Lordz) (2006)
  • The Moment of Truth (with Killa Tay) (2006)
  • Tradin' War Stories (with Omar "Big-O" Gooding) (2008)
  • Thug Money (with Thug Lordz) (2010)

Compilation albums

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  • The Best of C-Bo (1995)
  • C-Bo's Best Appearances '91-'99 (2001)
  • West Coast Mafia (2002)
  • West Side Ryders (2003)
  • C-Bo's Lost Sessions (2004)
  • West Side Ryders II (2005)
  • Best of the Girth (2005)
  • The Greatest Hits (2005)
  • West Side Ryders III (2007)
  • West Coast Classics (2007)
  • C-Bo's Bulletproof (2007)
  • West Side Ryders IV: World Wide Mob (2008)
  • West Side Ryders V (2011)
  • C-Bo Trilogy (2012)
  • OG Chronicles (2014)
  • Mobfather: The John Gotti Pack (2018)

Mixtapes

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  • Underground & Unreleased with West Coast Mafia Gang (2004)
  • West Coast Durty with Lil' Flip (2004)
  • The Money to Burn Mixtape (2006)
  • Cashville Takeover with Cashville Records (2009)
  • West Coast Mafia Music (2010)
  • I Am Gangsta Rap (2013)

Extended plays

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Title Release Peak chart positions
US
[17] 		US
R&B
[18]
The Autopsy 1994 — 22

Singles

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  • "Trapped" with Brit on the Beat (2023)
  • "OT Trips" with Brit on the Beat (2022)
  • "The Hustler" (2022)
  • "Mo Money" (2022)
  • "Lets' Ride" with Kafeeno (2022)

Guest appearances

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Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Smokin' Da Bomb" 1994 Marvaless, Rup Dog Ghetto Blues
"Can't Stand the Heat" Marvaless
"Hard Core" 1995 Marvaless, Pizzo Just Marvaless
"That's How We Break Bread" TRU True
"Tradin' War Stories" 1996 2Pac, Outlawz All Eyez on Me
"Ain't Hard 2 Find" 2Pac, B-Legit, D-Shot, E-40, Richie Rich
"Code Red" Marv Mitch & LeMay Livin In Tha Strange
"See the Light" Marvaless Wiccked
"Gotta Buy Your Dope from Us" B-Legit, Little Bruce The Hemp Museum
"Niggaz Get They Wig Split" B-Legit, Celly Cel
"Major Factorz" 1997 JT the Bigga Figga, Young Meek Game Tight
"The Funk Is On" Lunasicc, Marvaless Mr. Lunasicc
"It's on, on Sight" 1998 E-40 The Element of Surprise
"Ride" Celly Cel The G Filez
"Deadly Weapon" Marvaless Fearless
"Mafia Niggaz" Marvaless, Steady Mobb'n
"Over Drive" Lunasicc, 151, Killa Tay, Mob Figaz A Million Words, a Million Dollars
"Big Dawgs" Killa Tay, J-Dubb, O-Fed Mr. Mafioso
"Thug Money" Guce If It Ain't Real, It Ain't Official
"Mob" 1999 Kokane They Call Me Mr. Kane
"Armaggedon" Mob Figaz C-Bo's Mob Figaz
"Fastlane"
"Mafioso Type"
"No Money" Mob Figaz, Huccabucc, Kaos
"Prepare to Die" Mob Figaz, Huccabucc, Young Meek
"Thug World" Mob Figaz, Spice 1
"Cause I Can" E-40, Jayo Felony Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire
"Flossed Out" Mike Mosley, Emidy, Official London Breezy, Will Platinum Plaques
"Kaviealstars" 3X Krazy, Otis & Shug Immortalized
"Thug Disease" South Central Cartel, Spice 1 Concrete Jungle Vol. 1
"The World Keeps Turnin'" Pizzo Heater Calhoun
"Straight G'z"
"Hard Ball?" 2000 Killa Tay Snake Eyes
"The Murda Show"
"Whoo Ride" Thug Thisle
"One Luv" Spice 1 The Last Dance
"Ride 4 Me" Spice 1, Rod-Dee The Playa Rich Project
"Block Monsters" Mac Mall, JT the Bigga Figga Beware of Those
"Do It Right" 2001 Yukmouth, Phats Bossi Thug Lord: The New Testament
"Smile" Yukmouth, CJ Mac
"Paper Made" Big Hollis Knocks 2001
"I'm a Boss" Daz Dillinger, JT the Bigga Figga, Yukmouth, Dru Down Game for Sale
"Crippin'" Daz Dillinger Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 1
"Blaze Up the City" 2002 10sion, I.V.A.N. The Terrible, Outlawz 10sion
"What!" Messy Marv Turf Politics
"Fuck You" Luniz Silver & Black
"Smack Yo Self" Young Noble, Hellraza Street Warz
"Deadly Game" X-Raided Deadly Game
"Thug Lordz" 2003 Yukmouth Godzilla
"Nothing Over My G'z" JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay Game Tight Vol. 2
"Countin' Money" JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay, Mac Mall, Marvaless, Pizzo
"Can We Ball?" JT the Bigga Figga, Killa Tay
"Can U Deal With This?" 2004 Big Lurch, Killa Tay It's All Bad
"Sav Boyz" San Quinn, Killa Tay I Give You My Word
"American Me" Yukmouth, Chino Nino, Young Noble United Ghettos of America Vol. 2
"The Slide Show" Yukmouth, Nate, Richie Rich
"United Ghettos of America part 2" Yukmouth, 151, Dru Down, Eastwood, Roscoe, Spice 1, Tha Realest
"Big Boy" 2005 J-Flo, Yukmouth Sick Sick Em
"Leave the Ridin' to Us" Spice 1, Yukmouth The Truth
"Ghetto Slums" JT the Bigga Figga, Phats Bossi Neighborhood Supastarz
"Gangstas' & Ballas" 2007 Young Bleed Once Upon a Time in Amedica
"West Side" 2008 Yukmouth, Glasses Malone Million Dollar Mouthpiece
"Thuggin Till I Die" Outlawz We Want In: The Street LP
"Grown Ass Man" 2009 Tha Realest Witness Tha Realest
"Stay on It" Yukmouth The West Coast Don
"Fast Quarter" 2011 E-40, Yukmouth Revenue Retrievin': Graveyard Shift
"On My Side" The Jacka, Smigg Dirtee Flight Risk
"Like Us" Pimp C, Smoke D, Vicious Still Pimping
"Hittin' a Lick" 2012 E-40, T-Nutty The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2
"Blowin on Jamaica" Yukmouth, Young Noble Half Baked
"Put Da Clip In" 2013 Young Noble, Young Buck Outlaw Nation Vol. 2
"Salute the West" Westcoast Stone, Killa Tay, Kokane, Wratchet Wrico Salute The West
"Real 1's" Sean T, Meccah Dawn —
"Choppa on Deck" 2014 Yukmouth, Young Buck GAS (Grow & Sale)
"Real Life" Philthy Rich, M Dot 80 A~1 Since Day One
"Life of a Rider" 2015 Lil Mo, Beast, Matt Black
"Bomb First" 2024 Matteocci Tha Don Single
"Made a Man of Me" EDIDON, June Summers, Nutt-So The Hope Dealer, Pt. 1

References

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  1. ^ a b c Arnold, Eric K. (2005-04-13). "On Lockdown". East Bay Express. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  2. ^ a b c d Jam, Billy (2012-02-03). "FREE SPEECH FREES RAPPER / About to be released, jailed C-BO says he's got a lot to say". SFGATE. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  3. ^ Weekly, L.A. (1998-03-11). "Jailhouse Rap". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  4. ^ a b Soren Baker (1998-03-06). "PAROLED RAPPER'S FIGHTING WORDS LAND HIM BACK IN JAIL". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  5. ^ Palmer, Tamara (2018-06-13). "5 'Criminal' Songs That Were Used As Evidence In Court". Oxygen Official Site. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  6. ^ "Rapper C-BO Jailed For Lyrics". MTV.com. 1998-03-04. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  7. ^ "Charges Against Rapper Over Lyrics Dropped". Los Angeles Times. 1998-03-07. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  8. ^ C-Bo jailed MTV Retrieved 28 April 2021
  9. ^ "C-BO Raps His Way Out Of Legal Trouble". MTV.com. 1998-07-31. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  10. ^ Drake, David (2012-10-19). "The 30 Biggest Criminal Trials in Rap History". Complex. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  11. ^ a b "Interview with C-Bo". The Santa Barbara Independent. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  12. ^ Palmer, Tamara (2005-01-20). "C-Bo - Music - Miami - The Leading Independent News Source in Miami, Florida". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  13. ^ Jam, Billy (2012-02-03). "Jailed Rapper Has 90 Days Added to Term". SFGATE. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  14. ^ a b "Rap Artist Is Jailed Over Anti-Police Lyrics". Los Angeles Times. 1998-03-04. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  15. ^ International, United Press (2002-03-15). "Today In Music: A look back at pop music". UPI. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
  16. ^ Berry, Peter (2017-08-28). "One Dead, Four Injured After Shooting at C-Bo Music Video Shoot". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
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