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'''Dominick Wickliffe''' (born September 23, 1978), better known by his stage name '''KXNG CROOKED'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1995870/kxng-crooked-dont-censor-eminem/|title=Kxng Crooked Says You Shouldn’t Censor Eminem, Reveals Sex, Money & Hip-Hop Release Date|work=[[MTV]]|date=December 11, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/tv/shows/dx-daily/beanie-sigel-shot-jimmy-fallon-joins-zulu-nation-kxng-crooked-challenges-rappers |title=Beanie Sigel Shot, Jimmy Fallon Joins Zulu Nation, KXNG Crooked Challenges Rappers |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=December 14, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214164405/http://www.complex.com/tv/shows/dx-daily/beanie-sigel-shot-jimmy-fallon-joins-zulu-nation-kxng-crooked-challenges-rappers |archivedate=December 14, 2014 |df= }}</ref> (originally '''Crooked I'''), is an American [[Hip hop music|rapper]] from [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]], California. He is best known as a former member of the hip hop [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]], [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]] with [[Joe Budden]], [[Joell Ortiz]] and [[Royce da 5'9"]]. He is currently CEO of his own record labels, Dynasty Entertainment and C.O.B. Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/entry/crooked-i-interview-1103091/|title=Crooked I Interview|website=Djbooth.net|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref> as well as Senior Vice President of Treacherous Records.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=18442 |author=Bill Heinzelman |title=Crooked: Interview |archivedate=June 15, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615191028/http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=18442 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Before starting his own label, he was also signed to [[Virgin Records]] and [[Death Row Records]].
'''Dominick Wickliffe''' (born September 23, 1978), better known by his stage name '''KXNG CROOKED'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1995870/kxng-crooked-dont-censor-eminem/|title=Kxng Crooked Says You Shouldn’t Censor Eminem, Reveals Sex, Money & Hip-Hop Release Date|work=[[MTV]]|date=December 11, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/tv/shows/dx-daily/beanie-sigel-shot-jimmy-fallon-joins-zulu-nation-kxng-crooked-challenges-rappers |title=Beanie Sigel Shot, Jimmy Fallon Joins Zulu Nation, KXNG Crooked Challenges Rappers |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=December 14, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214164405/http://www.complex.com/tv/shows/dx-daily/beanie-sigel-shot-jimmy-fallon-joins-zulu-nation-kxng-crooked-challenges-rappers |archivedate=December 14, 2014 |df= }}</ref> (originally '''Crooked I'''), is an American [[Hip hop music|rapper]] from [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]], California. He is best known as a former member of the hip hop [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]], [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]] with [[Joe Budden]], [[Joell Ortiz]] and [[Royce da 5'9"]]. He is currently CEO of his own record labels, Dynasty Entertainment and C.O.B. Digital<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/entry/crooked-i-interview-1103091/|title=Crooked I Interview|website=Djbooth.net|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref> as well as Senior Vice President of Treacherous Records.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=18442 |author=Bill Heinzelman |title=Crooked: Interview |archivedate=June 15, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615191028/http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=18442 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Before starting his own label, he was also signed to [[Virgin Records]] and [[Death Row Records]].


In April 2018, Crooked I announced that he would be leaving Slaughterhouse.<ref name="hnhh"/>
In April 2018, KXNG CROOKED announced that he would be leaving Slaughterhouse.<ref name="hnhh"/>


==Career==
==Career==


===Virgin Records Era===
===Virgin Records Era===
Around the age of seventeen, Crooked I started an independent record company called Muscle Records with professional football players also from Long Beach, Chucky Miller and [[Leonard Russell]]. It's not known how many songs were recorded, and the music recorded during this period still remains unreleased. This is when he caught the attention of Noo Trybe/[[Virgin Records]], and landed his first record deal in 1995.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/05/28/19961609.aspx |title=Crooked I: The Life & Times Of Crooked I, Pt. 1 |publisher=AllHipHop |date=May 28, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529084613/http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/05/28/19961609.aspx |archivedate=May 29, 2008 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>
Around the age of seventeen, KXNG CROOKED started an independent record company called Muscle Records with professional football players also from Long Beach, Chucky Miller and [[Leonard Russell]]. It's not known how many songs were recorded, and the music recorded during this period still remains unreleased. This is when he caught the attention of Noo Trybe/[[Virgin Records]], and landed his first record deal in 1995.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/05/28/19961609.aspx |title=Crooked I: The Life & Times Of Crooked I, Pt. 1 |publisher=AllHipHop |date=May 28, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529084613/http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/05/28/19961609.aspx |archivedate=May 29, 2008 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref>


Crooked I originally got his start appearing on compilations released by Big C-Style's record label, 19th Street Records, such as ''19th Street LBC Compilation'' and ''Straight Outta Cali''. He also appeared on the soundtracks to movies such as ''Ride'' and ''Caught Up'', where he collaborated with [[Snoop Dogg|Snoop Doggy Dogg]], [[Tha Eastsidaz]], and [[The Luniz]]. At the time, Crooked I was still signed under Noo Trybe/[[Virgin Records]], who handled distribution for 19th Street Records. Business was going well, but for unknown reasons, [[Virgin Records]] decided to get rid of their urban division, otherwise known as Noo Trybe, and Crooked I was out of a record deal.<ref name=autogenerated2/>
KXNG CROOKED originally got his start appearing on compilations released by Big C-Style's record label, 19th Street Records, such as ''19th Street LBC Compilation'' and ''Straight Outta Cali''. He also appeared on the soundtracks to movies such as ''Ride'' and ''Caught Up'', where he collaborated with [[Snoop Dogg|Snoop Doggy Dogg]], [[Tha Eastsidaz]], and [[The Luniz]]. At the time, Crooked I was still signed under Noo Trybe/[[Virgin Records]], who handled distribution for 19th Street Records. Business was going well, but for unknown reasons, [[Virgin Records]] decided to get rid of their urban division, otherwise known as Noo Trybe, and Crooked I was out of a record deal.<ref name=autogenerated2/>


Wickliffe was later contacted by Big C-Style and [[Daz Dillinger]] to form [[DPG Records]], which was originally going to be a sub-label under [[Death Row Records]] at the time. Crooked was going to be 20% owner of the label, and the first act released as well.<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2003/03/16/18132765.aspx ] AllHipHop, March 16, 2003. {{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> Daz left [[Death Row Records]] to run [[DPG Records]] independently, but rather than go with Daz, Crooked was trying to figure out his options.
Wickliffe was later contacted by Big C-Style and [[Daz Dillinger]] to form [[DPG Records]], which was originally going to be a sub-label under [[Death Row Records]] at the time. Crooked was going to be 20% owner of the label, and the first act released as well.<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2003/03/16/18132765.aspx ] AllHipHop, March 16, 2003. {{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> Daz left [[Death Row Records]] to run [[DPG Records]] independently, but rather than go with Daz, Crooked was trying to figure out his options.


Crooked I also had talks of signing to [[Dr. Dre]]'s Aftermath imprint, but Dre wanted to release ''[[Chronic 2001]]'' and [[Eminem]]'s ''[[Marshall Mathers LP]]'' before releasing Crooked.<ref name="DC">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/crookedi|title=Westcoast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> He also had talks with other major record labels who wanted to sign him, but they too were waiting for [[Dr. Dre]]'s ''[[Chronic 2001]]'' album to be released before they would consider signing another West Coast MC.<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2004/12/01/18133104.aspx ] AllHipHop, December 1, 2004.{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> It was around this time that Crooked I re-negotiated the original deal he had with [[DPG Records]]/[[Death Row Records]] as a solo artist deal with just [[Death Row Records]].
KXNG CROOKED also had talks of signing to [[Dr. Dre]]'s Aftermath imprint, but Dre wanted to release his sophomore ''[[2001 (album)|2001]]'' and [[Eminem]]'s third album ''[[The Marshall Mathers LP]]'' before releasing CROOKED.<ref name="DC">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/crookedi|title=Westcoast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> He also had talks with other major record labels who wanted to sign him, but they too were waiting for [[Dr. Dre]]'s ''2001'' album to be released before they would consider signing another West Coast MC.<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2004/12/01/18133104.aspx ] AllHipHop, December 1, 2004.{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> It was around this time that Crooked I re-negotiated the original deal he had with [[DPG Records]]/[[Death Row Records]] as a solo artist deal with just [[Death Row Records]].


===Death Row's second dynasty===
===Death Row's second dynasty===
While on Death Row, Crooked I appeared on a number of compilations, such as ''Too Gangsta For Radio'' and ''Dysfunktional Family'', and appeared on various releases, such as [[Tha Dogg Pound]]'s ''[[2002 (Tha Dogg Pound album)|2002]]'', [[Ja Rule]]'s ''[[The Last Temptation (Ja Rule album)|The Last Temptation]]'', and [[2Pac]]'s ''[[Nu-Mixx Klazzics]]''.<ref name="DC"/> He also recorded two albums, ''Untouchable'' and ''Say Hi To The Bad Guy'', both of which were unreleased due to various label issues and industry politics. He did manage to release a mixtape along with Death Row's then in-house producer, Darren Vegas, called ''Westcoasanostra Vol. 1'' in the Spring of 2003.<ref name="DC"/>
While on Death Row, KXNG CROOKED appeared on a number of compilations, such as ''Too Gangsta For Radio'' and ''Dysfunktional Family'', and appeared on various releases, such as [[Tha Dogg Pound]]'s ''[[2002 (Tha Dogg Pound album)|2002]]'', [[Ja Rule]]'s ''[[The Last Temptation (Ja Rule album)|The Last Temptation]]'', and [[2Pac]]'s ''[[Nu-Mixx Klazzics]]''.<ref name="DC"/> He also recorded two albums, ''Untouchable'' and ''Say Hi To The Bad Guy'', both of which were unreleased due to various label issues and industry politics. He did manage to release a mixtape along with Death Row's then in-house producer, Darren Vegas, called ''Westcoasanostra Vol. 1'' in the Spring of 2003.<ref name="DC"/>


===Start of a new Dynasty, and Digital Innovation===
===Start of a new Dynasty, and Digital Innovation===
By 2004, Crooked I's album had not been released, [[Suge Knight]] was constantly in and out of jail, and Crooked I's contract with Death Row Records had expired by November 2003.<ref name="wc2k">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/wc2kcrookedi|title=West Coast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="DC05">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/crookedi05|title=ｰWestcoast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> He left Death Row in early 2004 to start his own label, Dynasty Entertainment.<ref name="DC05" /><ref name="wc2k-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/wc2kcrookedi05/|title=dubcnn.com // West Coast News Network //|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> It was not long after that when Crooked I signed a distribution deal with Treacherous Records/Universal,<ref name="DC05"/> but more legal trouble from Death Row surfaced, and Crooked I had to stop production for his then titled debut album, ''Mama's Boy'', which was actually going to be the name of Crooked's second release under [[Death Row Records]]. Later on the title of the album changed to ''Mama's Boy Got a Loaded Gun''.<ref name="DC05" />
By 2004, KXNG CROOKED's album had not been released, [[Suge Knight]] was constantly in and out of jail, and Crooked I's contract with Death Row Records had expired by November 2003.<ref name="wc2k">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/wc2kcrookedi|title=West Coast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref><ref name="DC05">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/crookedi05|title=ｰWestcoast News Network|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> He left Death Row in early 2004 to start his own label, Dynasty Entertainment.<ref name="DC05" /><ref name="wc2k-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/wc2kcrookedi05/|title=dubcnn.com // West Coast News Network //|website=Dubcnn.com|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> It was not long after that when KXNG CROOKED signed a distribution deal with Treacherous Records/Universal,<ref name="DC05"/> but more legal trouble from Death Row surfaced, and KXNG CROOKED had to stop production for his then titled debut album, ''Mama's Boy'', which was actually going to be the name of Crooked's second release under [[Death Row Records]]. Later on the title of the album changed to ''Mama's Boy Got a Loaded Gun''.<ref name="DC05" />


In the meantime, Crooked I began to build a substantial following online, with a fan community/discussion forum that garnered over 15,000 subscribed members by the end of its first year, often referred too as the Dynasty Online Community on his Dynasty Entertainment website that was located at westcoastdynasty.com. Crooked I's digital marketing innovation would see him launch Dynasty TV, the Internet's first ever artist based video streaming platform that showcased music videos, interviews and concert footage, before YouTube was in existence. He released the online mixtape, ''Young Boss Vol. 1'' through the website, it was downloaded over 20,000 times directly from his own website, which crashed the Web server in its first hour of being available for download. The mixtape received critical acclaim throughout the underground Hip-Hop circuit, garnering an impressive "XL" rating by the Hip-Hop publication, [[XXL Magazine]].<ref name="DC05"/>
In the meantime, KXNG CROOKED began to build a substantial following online, with a fan community/discussion forum that garnered over 15,000 subscribed members by the end of its first year, often referred too as the Dynasty Online Community on his Dynasty Entertainment website that was located at westcoastdynasty.com. KXNG CROOKED's digital marketing innovation would see him launch Dynasty TV, the Internet's first ever artist based video streaming platform that showcased music videos, interviews and concert footage, before YouTube was in existence. He released the online mixtape, ''Young Boss Vol. 1'' through the website, it was downloaded over 20,000 times directly from his own website, which crashed the Web server in its first hour of being available for download. The mixtape received critical acclaim throughout the underground Hip-Hop circuit, garnering an impressive "XL" rating by the Hip-Hop publication, [[XXL Magazine]].<ref name="DC05"/>


After the legal matters settled, Crooked began recording again, and began filming his own documentary ''[[Life After Death Row]]''.<ref name="wc2k-05"/> His internet presence and buzz would continue to grow, while he appeared on compilations such as [[Yukmouth]]'s ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'', Sway & King Tech's ''Back 2 Basics'', and on fellow Treacherous Records label mate K. Young's debut album, ''Learn How To Love''.<ref name="wc2k" /> In 2005, the name of Crooked's debut album changed to ''Boss Music'', and he created a buzz with the song, "Boom Boom Clap" in the summer of 2005.<ref name="wc2k"/> He also recorded two songs with producer [[Scott Storch]], "Cali Boyz" and "You're So Bad".<ref name="wc2k"/> In 2006, he released his heavily anticipated mixtape, ''Young Boss Vol. 2'' hosted by [[DJ Skee]],<ref name="wc2k-05"/> and his DVD, ''[[Life After Death Row]]'', followed later that Fall.<ref name="wc2k-05"/>
After the legal matters settled, CROOKED began recording again, and began filming his own documentary ''[[Life After Death Row]]''.<ref name="wc2k-05"/> His internet presence and buzz would continue to grow, while he appeared on compilations such as [[Yukmouth]]'s ''United Ghettos of America Vol. 2'', Sway & King Tech's ''Back 2 Basics'', and on fellow Treacherous Records label mate K. Young's debut album, ''Learn How To Love''.<ref name="wc2k" /> In 2005, the name of CROOKED's debut album changed to ''Boss Music'', and he created a buzz with the song, "Boom Boom Clap" in the summer of 2005.<ref name="wc2k"/> He also recorded two songs with producer [[Scott Storch]], "Cali Boyz" and "You're So Bad".<ref name="wc2k"/> In 2006, he released his heavily anticipated mixtape, ''Young Boss Vol. 2'' hosted by [[DJ Skee]],<ref name="wc2k-05"/> and his DVD, ''[[Life After Death Row]]'', followed later that Fall.<ref name="wc2k-05"/>


===Hip-Hop Weekly era===
===Hip-Hop Weekly era===
Crooked I started the Hip-Hop Weekly series via the internet, he was the first artist in history to do such a series.<ref name="BS">[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/04/4405 ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905133430/http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/04/4405 |date=September 5, 2008 }}</ref> Every seven days he released a new track over various hip-hop beats of old and new instrumentals. The tracks were available each week on his official forum, website and an Imeem profile set-up solely for the Hip-Hop Weekly series, this would become the No. 1 most viewed Imeem profile on the social media sites rap music section. His ability to personally connect with his fans through his Hip-Hop Weekly series is evident since he would fulfill beat selection requests as well as give shout-outs over any given track to fans who requested it via his MySpace page.<ref name="BS"/> The Hip-Hop Weekly series began on April 4, 2007 and ended on April 3, 2008.<ref name=autogenerated1/><ref name="BS"/>
KXNG CROOKED started the Hip-Hop Weekly series via the internet, he was the first artist in history to do such a series.<ref name="BS">[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/04/4405 ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905133430/http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/04/4405 |date=September 5, 2008 }}</ref> Every seven days he released a new track over various hip-hop beats of old and new instrumentals. The tracks were available each week on his official forum, website and an Imeem profile set-up solely for the Hip-Hop Weekly series, this would become the No. 1 most viewed Imeem profile on the social media sites rap music section. His ability to personally connect with his fans through his Hip-Hop Weekly series is evident since he would fulfill beat selection requests as well as give shout-outs over any given track to fans who requested it via his MySpace page.<ref name="BS"/> The Hip-Hop Weekly series began on April 4, 2007 and ended on April 3, 2008.<ref name=autogenerated1/><ref name="BS"/>


Wickliffe generated so much of a buzz with the Hip-Hop Weekly series that he was featured on the cover of the December/2007 issue of [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] for a second time, this time as part of XXL's Freshmen 10.<ref name="xxlmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=53509 |title=FEATURE: Crooked I, The Freestyler[Definitive Dozen&#93; - XXL |website=Xxlmag.com |date=August 14, 2009 |accessdate=June 29, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223013748/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=53509 |archivedate=December 23, 2009 }}</ref> Also Vibe magazine called Crooked I an "Internet Gorilla" on the cover of their August 2008 edition, when they interviewed him about his approach to marketing online.
CROOKED generated so much of a buzz with the Hip-Hop Weekly series that he was featured on the cover of the December/2007 issue of [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] for a second time, this time as part of XXL's Freshmen 10.<ref name="xxlmag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=53509 |title=FEATURE: Crooked I, The Freestyler[Definitive Dozen&#93; - XXL |website=Xxlmag.com |date=August 14, 2009 |accessdate=June 29, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091223013748/http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=53509 |archivedate=December 23, 2009 }}</ref> Also Vibe magazine called Crooked I an "Internet Gorilla" on the cover of their August 2008 edition, when they interviewed him about his approach to marketing online.


Crooked I, along with DJ Felli Fel and DJ Nik Bean, released ''St. Valentine's Day Bossacre'' on February 14, 2008. Although it's called a mixtape, it consists of all new tracks by Crooked I, much like ''Young Boss Vol. 2'', and boasts guest appearances by [[Royce da 5'9"]], and Roscoe Umali, with production from [[DJ Felli Fel]], [[Rick Rock]], Komplex, and MG. The February 2008 issue of Ozone West reviewed ''St. Valentine's Day Bossacre'' and rated it 4 slaps out of 5.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120212235900/http://www.ozonemag.com/feb2008w/images/feb2008w%20%2824%29.jpg ]</ref>
KXNG CROOKED, along with DJ Felli Fel and DJ Nik Bean, released ''St. Valentine's Day Bossacre'' on February 14, 2008. Although it's called a mixtape, it consists of all new tracks by Crooked I, much like ''Young Boss Vol. 2'', and boasts guest appearances by [[Royce da 5'9"]], and Roscoe Umali, with production from [[DJ Felli Fel]], [[Rick Rock]], Komplex, and MG. The February 2008 issue of Ozone West reviewed ''St. Valentine's Day Bossacre'' and rated it 4 slaps out of 5.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120212235900/http://www.ozonemag.com/feb2008w/images/feb2008w%20%2824%29.jpg ]</ref>


Another mixtape and an EP was released in 2008 by Crooked I, ''The Block Obama: Hood Politics''<ref name="2DB">{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2008/09/23/crooked-i-block-obama-mixtape|title=» Crooked I – Block Obama (Mixtape)|work=2DOPEBOYZ|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> and ''Block Obama II''.<ref name="hhdx">{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8032/title.crooked-i-talks-election-block-obama-2|title=Crooked I Talks Election & Block Obama 2|author=HipHopDX|date=5 November 2008|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> ''The Block Obama: Hood Politics'' was originally going to be hosted by [[DJ Whoo Kid]] and DJ Strong, but ended up being released un-tagged without a DJ, and for free download on the internet.<ref name="2DB"/> ''Block Obama II'' was released on the day of the 2008 Presidential election, originally as a digital album for sale through [[iTunes]], Amazon, [[Napster]], [[Rhapsody (online music service)|Rhapsody]], and other online retailers.<ref name="hhdx" /> Physical CD's of ''Block Obama II'' were later made, and sold through [[CDBaby]]. The EP also boasts guest appearances from Dynasty Entertainment artists Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. and Sauce The Boss, in addition to [[Knoc-turn'al]] and production by Jim Gittum, Komplex, and [[Rick Rock]].<ref name=hhdx/>
Another mixtape and an EP was released in 2008 by KXNG CROOKED, ''The Block Obama: Hood Politics''<ref name="2DB">{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2008/09/23/crooked-i-block-obama-mixtape|title=» Crooked I – Block Obama (Mixtape)|work=2DOPEBOYZ|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> and ''Block Obama II''.<ref name="hhdx">{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8032/title.crooked-i-talks-election-block-obama-2|title=Crooked I Talks Election & Block Obama 2|author=HipHopDX|date=5 November 2008|work=HipHopDX|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> ''The Block Obama: Hood Politics'' was originally going to be hosted by [[DJ Whoo Kid]] and DJ Strong, but ended up being released un-tagged without a DJ, and for free download on the internet.<ref name="2DB"/> ''Block Obama II'' was released on the day of the 2008 Presidential election, originally as a digital album for sale through [[iTunes]], Amazon, [[Napster]], [[Rhapsody (online music service)|Rhapsody]], and other online retailers.<ref name="hhdx" /> Physical CD's of ''Block Obama II'' were later made, and sold through [[CDBaby]]. The EP also boasts guest appearances from Dynasty Entertainment artists Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. and Sauce The Boss, in addition to [[Knoc-turn'al]] and production by Jim Gittum, Komplex, and [[Rick Rock]].<ref name=hhdx/>


===Slaughterhouse era===
===Slaughterhouse era===
[[Joe Budden]] reached out to Crooked I, [[Royce da 5'9"]], [[Joell Ortiz]], and Nino Bless for a track titled "Slaughterhouse" on his digital release, ''[[Halfway House]]''.<ref name="xxlmag.com"/> Based on the reception of the track, they decided to form a super-group, minus Nino Bless, and named it after this song.<ref name="xxlmag.com"/> They released numerous songs throughout early 2009, building a buzz for their [[Slaughterhouse (Slaughterhouse album)|self-titled album]], which was released through [[E1 Music|E1]] on August 11, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=David Jeffries |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/slaughterhouse-mw0000820652|title=SlaughterHouse - Slaughterhouse &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=2016-01-02}}</ref> The album features production from [[Alchemist]], [[DJ Khalil]], [[Mr. Porter]], [[Streetrunner]], and guest appearances from [[Pharoahe Monch]], K. Young, and The New Royales.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kuperstein|first=Slava|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.1237/title.slaughterhouse-self-titled|title=Slaughterhouse - self-titled &#124; Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews|publisher=HipHop DX|date=August 10, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
[[Joe Budden]] reached out to KXNG CROOKED, [[Royce da 5'9"]], [[Joell Ortiz]], and Nino Bless for a track titled "Slaughterhouse" on his digital release, ''[[Halfway House]]''.<ref name="xxlmag.com"/> Based on the reception of the track, they decided to form a super-group, minus Nino Bless, and named it after this song.<ref name="xxlmag.com"/> They released numerous songs throughout early 2009, building a buzz for their [[Slaughterhouse (Slaughterhouse album)|self-titled album]], which was released through [[E1 Music|E1]] on August 11, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=David Jeffries |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/slaughterhouse-mw0000820652|title=SlaughterHouse - Slaughterhouse &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|date=August 11, 2009|accessdate=2016-01-02}}</ref> The album features production from [[Alchemist]], [[DJ Khalil]], [[Mr. Porter]], [[Streetrunner]], and guest appearances from [[Pharoahe Monch]], K. Young, and The New Royales.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kuperstein|first=Slava|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/reviews/id.1237/title.slaughterhouse-self-titled|title=Slaughterhouse - self-titled &#124; Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews|publisher=HipHop DX|date=August 10, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On February 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California, Crooked I was allegedly shot at during a conversation with a fan. The conflicting early media reports on the incident in the following hours initially left people worried and uncertain on his condition, but he has since confirmed to MTV News and other media that he's alive and, while mentally distracted, physically well. Crooked I has declined to further elaborate on the incident, citing where he's from its against the code of the streets.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1606233/20090303/story.jhtml|title=Exclusive: Crooked I Admits He Was Shot At|publisher=MTV|date=March 3, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
On February 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California, KXNG CROOKED was allegedly shot at during a conversation with a fan. The conflicting early media reports on the incident in the following hours initially left people worried and uncertain on his condition, but he has since confirmed to MTV News and other media that he's alive and, while mentally distracted, physically well. KXNG CROOKED has declined to further elaborate on the incident, citing where he's from its against the code of the streets.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1606233/20090303/story.jhtml|title=Exclusive: Crooked I Admits He Was Shot At|publisher=MTV|date=March 3, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On November 10, 2009, Crooked I released a digital-only solo EP, ''[[Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist]]''.<ref name="hiphopwired.com">{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/7291/crooked-i-releasing-pig-face-weapon-waist/|title=Crooked I Releasing "Pig Face Weapon Waist"|publisher=Hip-Hop Wired|date=August 26, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref> "It’s a spin-off of my Slaughterhouse alter ego," he said of the odd title, "cause I come out on stage with a pig mask and a Dickie suit on."<ref>"It’s a spin-off of my Slaughterhouse alter ego," he said of the odd title, "cause I come out on stage with a pig mask and a Dickies suit on."</ref> The EP also boasts guest appearances from [[Snoop Dogg]], K. Young, [[M.O.P.]], The Horseshoe G.A.N.G., and of course fellow Slaughterhouse members, [[Joe Budden]], [[Joell Ortiz]], and [[Royce da 5'9"]].<ref name="hiphopwired.com"/> In addition to production from Komplex, [[Scram Jones]], [[Streetrunner]], Frequency, and P. Silva.<ref name="hiphopwired.com"/>
On November 10, 2009, KXNG CROOKED released a digital-only solo EP, ''[[Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist]]''.<ref name="hiphopwired.com">{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/7291/crooked-i-releasing-pig-face-weapon-waist/|title=Crooked I Releasing "Pig Face Weapon Waist"|publisher=Hip-Hop Wired|date=August 26, 2009|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref> "It’s a spin-off of my Slaughterhouse alter ego," he said of the odd title, "cause I come out on stage with a pig mask and a Dickie suit on."<ref>"It’s a spin-off of my Slaughterhouse alter ego," he said of the odd title, "cause I come out on stage with a pig mask and a Dickies suit on."</ref> The EP also boasts guest appearances from [[Snoop Dogg]], K. Young, [[M.O.P.]], The Horseshoe G.A.N.G., and of course fellow Slaughterhouse members, [[Joe Budden]], [[Joell Ortiz]], and [[Royce da 5'9"]].<ref name="hiphopwired.com"/> In addition to production from Komplex, [[Scram Jones]], [[Streetrunner]], Frequency, and P. Silva.<ref name="hiphopwired.com"/>


After briefly considering plans to release a full length ''[[Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist]]'' LP in January 2010, Crooked I revised his priorities and announced ''Million Dollar Story'', to be released in 2010. Production for the album is to include contributions from [[DJ Khalil]], [[The Alchemist (producer)|The Alchemist]], and newcomer Quest. In addition, Crooked I stated his intentions to get [[DJ Premier]] beats for the album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vasquez|first=Andres|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10382/title.crooked-i-speaks-on-benzino-comments-possible-dj-premier-collab|title=Crooked I Speaks On Benzino Comments, Possible DJ Premier Collab &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales|publisher=HipHop DX|date=January 7, 2010|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
After briefly considering plans to release a full length ''[[Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist]]'' LP in January 2010, KXNG CROOKED revised his priorities and announced ''Million Dollar Story'', to be released in 2010. Production for the album is to include contributions from [[DJ Khalil]], [[The Alchemist (producer)|The Alchemist]], and newcomer Quest. In addition, KXNG CROOKED stated his intentions to get [[DJ Premier]] beats for the album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vasquez|first=Andres|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10382/title.crooked-i-speaks-on-benzino-comments-possible-dj-premier-collab|title=Crooked I Speaks On Benzino Comments, Possible DJ Premier Collab &#124; Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales|publisher=HipHop DX|date=January 7, 2010|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


The new owners of Death Row Records, [[WIDEawake]] Entertainment, released a Crooked I album called ''Hood Star'' on June 15, 2010. It has 15 songs Wickliffe recorded while signed to the label, with guest appearances from [[Juvenile (rapper)|Juvenile]], [[Too Short]], [[Kurupt]], [[Danny Boy (singer)|Danny Boy]], [[Ray J]], [[Sisqo]], and others.<ref name="ballerstatus.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/05/27/death-row-announces-release-of-crooked-i-album/|title=Death Row Announces Release of Crooked I Album|website=BallerStatus.com|date=May 27, 2010|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
The new owners of Death Row Records, [[WIDEawake]] Entertainment, released a KXNG CROOKED album called ''Hood Star'' on June 15, 2010. It has 15 songs CROOKED recorded while signed to the label, with guest appearances from [[Juvenile (rapper)|Juvenile]], [[Too Short]], [[Kurupt]], [[Danny Boy (singer)|Danny Boy]], [[Ray J]], [[Sisqo]], and others.<ref name="ballerstatus.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/05/27/death-row-announces-release-of-crooked-i-album/|title=Death Row Announces Release of Crooked I Album|website=BallerStatus.com|date=May 27, 2010|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On August 17, 2010, Crooked I released yet another EP, titled ''Planet C.O.B. Vol. 1'', which features production from [[Rick Rock]], Komplex, and more.<ref name="planetcob.com">{{cite news|url=http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-1/#more-683|title=Planet C.O.B. Vol. 1|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
On August 17, 2010, KXNG CROOKED released yet another EP, titled ''Planet C.O.B. Vol. 1'', which features production from [[Rick Rock]], Komplex, and more.<ref name="planetcob.com">{{cite news|url=http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-1/#more-683|title=Planet C.O.B. Vol. 1|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On December 1, 2010, the first single for Crooked I's official debut solo album, ''Million Dollar Story'' was released on iTunes titled "Villain", which features Gracie Productions recording artist Sally Anthony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebossboard.com/article.php?newid=833|title=New Crooked I Single Available On iTunes|publisher=The B.O.S.S. Board|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
On December 1, 2010, the first single for KXNG CROOKED's official debut solo album, ''Million Dollar Story'' was released on iTunes titled "Villain", which features Gracie Productions recording artist Sally Anthony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebossboard.com/article.php?newid=833|title=New Crooked I Single Available On iTunes|publisher=The B.O.S.S. Board|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On January 12, 2011, after months of speculation, Slaughterhouse officially signed to [[Shady Records]], along with artist [[Yelawolf]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2011/01/12/eminem-covers-xxl-signs-slaughterhouse-yelawolf/|title=Eminem Covers XXL; Signs Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf|publisher=Rap Radar|date=January 12, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
On January 12, 2011, after months of speculation, Slaughterhouse officially signed to [[Shady Records]], along with artist [[Yelawolf]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2011/01/12/eminem-covers-xxl-signs-slaughterhouse-yelawolf/|title=Eminem Covers XXL; Signs Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf|publisher=Rap Radar|date=January 12, 2011|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On March 21, 2011, Crooked I released the ''Million Dollar Story'' EP, available for purchase through [[iTunes]], to tie fans over until the album is released.<ref>{{cite web|last=Osorio |first=Kim |url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/04/05/crooked-i-says-his-ep-is-part-of-a-west-coast-revolution.html |title=Crooked I Says His EP Is Part Of A West Coast Revolution |publisher=BET.com |date=2011-04-05}}</ref> It features two brand new songs and two previously released tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebossboard.com/article.php?newid=897|title=Crooked I Releases "Million Dollar Story" EP|publisher=The B.O.S.S. Board|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>
On March 21, 2011, KXNG CROOKED released the ''Million Dollar Story'' EP, available for purchase through [[iTunes]], to tie fans over until the album is released.<ref>{{cite web|last=Osorio |first=Kim |url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2011/04/05/crooked-i-says-his-ep-is-part-of-a-west-coast-revolution.html |title=Crooked I Says His EP Is Part Of A West Coast Revolution |publisher=BET.com |date=2011-04-05}}</ref> It features two brand new songs and two previously released tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thebossboard.com/article.php?newid=897|title=Crooked I Releases "Million Dollar Story" EP|publisher=The B.O.S.S. Board|accessdate=June 29, 2013}}</ref>


On July 12, 2011, the compilation ''Planet C.O.B. Vol. 2'' was released digitally, and for a limited time was available on CD through Crooked I's official website.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-2-is-out/|title=Planet C.O.B. Vol.2 Is Out!|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=August 16, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718000321/http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-2-is-out/|archivedate=July 18, 2011|df=}}</ref> Unlike the previous installment, which was an EP by Crooked I, this album features songs by all of the C.O.B. affiliates, such as Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Sauce Tha Boss, Coniyac, and more. To keep the momentum up for the C.O.B. movement, Crooked I brought his official clothing line to the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cobworldorder.com/|title=COBWorldOrder.com|website=COBWorldOrder.com|accessdate=August 16, 2011}}</ref> On November 17, 2011, Crooked I announced a new digital EP titled ''In None We Trust - The Prelude'', is set to be released on December 13 and will include guest appearances from [[Jay Rock]], [[Glasses Malone]], [[Mistah F.A.B.]], Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Coniyac and K. Young.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/in-none-we-trust-the-prelude/|title=In None We Trust – The Prelude|website=Planetcob.com|date=November 18, 2011|accessdate=November 23, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406003321/http://planetcob.com/news/in-none-we-trust-the-prelude/|archivedate=April 6, 2012|df=}}</ref> On November 22, 2011, the first single from the EP titled "No Competition" was released to the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/crooked-i-no-competition/|title=Crooked I – No Competition|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=November 23, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128155032/http://planetcob.com/news/crooked-i-no-competition/|archivedate=January 28, 2012|df=}}</ref>
On July 12, 2011, the compilation ''Planet C.O.B. Vol. 2'' was released digitally, and for a limited time was available on CD through KXNG CROOKED's official website.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-2-is-out/|title=Planet C.O.B. Vol.2 Is Out!|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=August 16, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718000321/http://planetcob.com/news/planet-c-o-b-vol-2-is-out/|archivedate=July 18, 2011|df=}}</ref> Unlike the previous installment, which was an EP by KXNG CROOKED, this album features songs by all of the C.O.B. affiliates, such as Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Sauce Tha Boss, Coniyac, and more. To keep the momentum up for the C.O.B. movement, KXNG CROOKED brought his official clothing line to the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cobworldorder.com/|title=COBWorldOrder.com|website=COBWorldOrder.com|accessdate=August 16, 2011}}</ref> On November 17, 2011, Crooked I announced a new digital EP titled ''In None We Trust - The Prelude'', is set to be released on December 13 and will include guest appearances from [[Jay Rock]], [[Glasses Malone]], [[Mistah F.A.B.]], Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Coniyac and K. Young.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/in-none-we-trust-the-prelude/|title=In None We Trust – The Prelude|website=Planetcob.com|date=November 18, 2011|accessdate=November 23, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406003321/http://planetcob.com/news/in-none-we-trust-the-prelude/|archivedate=April 6, 2012|df=}}</ref> On November 22, 2011, the first single from the EP titled "No Competition" was released to the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planetcob.com/news/crooked-i-no-competition/|title=Crooked I – No Competition|website=Planetcob.com|accessdate=November 23, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128155032/http://planetcob.com/news/crooked-i-no-competition/|archivedate=January 28, 2012|df=}}</ref>


On December 16, 2014, Crooked I aka Kxng Crooked released ''[[Sex, Money and Hip-Hop]]'' with guest appearances including [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]], Emanny, Horseshoe Gang, Shalé, Bo-Roc from [[The Dove Shack]], [[Kokane]] and [[Novel (musician)|Novel]]. [[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]], Jonathan Hay, Mike Smith, Sarah J, DJ King Tech, Aktive, [[Rick Rock]] and Tabu handled the production for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/12/kxng-crooked-crooked-sex-money-hip-hop-dropping-december-16/|title=KXNG CROOKED’s (Crooked I) Mixtape ‘Sex, Money, & Hip Hop’ Is Dropping December 16|website=Xxlmag.com|accessdate=April 23, 2015}}</ref> In May 2015, Crooked appeared on four songs "I Didn't Mean To Treat You Bad", "Ashamed", "Another Mirror" and "Groupie" from ''[[When Music Worlds Collide (Jonathan Hay and Mike Smith album)|When Music Worlds Collide]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listen.tidalhifi.com/album/45135673|title=TIDAL|website=Listen.tidalhifi.com|accessdate=May 26, 2015}}</ref>
On December 16, 2014, KXNG CROOKED released ''[[Sex, Money and Hip-Hop]]'' with guest appearances including [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]], Emanny, Horseshoe Gang, Shalé, Bo-Roc from [[The Dove Shack]], [[Kokane]] and [[Novel (musician)|Novel]]. [[J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]], Jonathan Hay, Mike Smith, Sarah J, DJ King Tech, Aktive, [[Rick Rock]] and Tabu handled the production for the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/12/kxng-crooked-crooked-sex-money-hip-hop-dropping-december-16/|title=KXNG CROOKED’s (Crooked I) Mixtape ‘Sex, Money, & Hip Hop’ Is Dropping December 16|website=Xxlmag.com|accessdate=April 23, 2015}}</ref> In May 2015, Crooked appeared on four songs "I Didn't Mean To Treat You Bad", "Ashamed", "Another Mirror" and "Groupie" from ''[[When Music Worlds Collide (Jonathan Hay and Mike Smith album)|When Music Worlds Collide]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://listen.tidalhifi.com/album/45135673|title=TIDAL|website=Listen.tidalhifi.com|accessdate=May 26, 2015}}</ref>


In January 2016, Crooked I and [[Lazarus (rapper)|Lazarus]] collaborated on the single "Fearless" in which they dissed politician [[Donald Trump]] and called him a [[racist]]. The single included the verse: “Bunch of cowards scared to tell a racist like [[Donald Trump|Donald]] to step on top of the [[Trump Tower (disambiguation)|Trump Tower]]s and take the fast way down”.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Pologod|title=DONALD TRUMPED BY LAZARUS & KXNG CROOKED ON "FEARLESS" SINGLE|url=http://thesource.com/2016/01/19/donald-trumped-by-lazarus-kxng-crooked-on-fearless-single/|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|accessdate=15 March 2016|date=19 January 2016}}</ref> In March 2016, Crooked appeared on three songs "Paradise" with [[Royce da 5'9"]], "Johnny College" and "Don't Close Your Eyes" from ''[[The Urban Hitchcock LP]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-urban-hitchcock-lp/id1085795988 |title=The Urban Hitchcock LP by Jonathan Hay on iTunes |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2016-03-01 |accessdate=2016-03-18}}</ref> He also appeared on ''Mountain Biking Through Louisville'' album by [[Jonathan Hay (Producer)|Jonathan Hay]] and [[DJ Whoo Kid]].<ref>{{cite web|author=February 26, 2016 by Jake Crates Videos. |url=http://allhiphop.com/2016/02/26/kxng-crooked-gets-political-in-new-axl-rose-video-for-jonathan-hay/ |title=Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos &#124;AllHipHop » Kxng Crooked Gets Political In New "Axl Rose" Video For Jonathan Hay |publisher=AllHipHop |date=2016-02-26 |accessdate=2016-03-18}}</ref>
In January 2016, KXNG CROOKED and [[Lazarus (rapper)|Lazarus]] collaborated on the single "Fearless" in which they dissed politician [[Donald Trump]] and called him a [[racist]]. The single included the verse: “Bunch of cowards scared to tell a racist like [[Donald Trump|Donald]] to step on top of the [[Trump Tower (disambiguation)|Trump Tower]]s and take the fast way down”.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Pologod|title=DONALD TRUMPED BY LAZARUS & KXNG CROOKED ON "FEARLESS" SINGLE|url=http://thesource.com/2016/01/19/donald-trumped-by-lazarus-kxng-crooked-on-fearless-single/|website=[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]|accessdate=15 March 2016|date=19 January 2016}}</ref> In March 2016, Crooked appeared on three songs "Paradise" with [[Royce da 5'9"]], "Johnny College" and "Don't Close Your Eyes" from ''[[The Urban Hitchcock LP]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-urban-hitchcock-lp/id1085795988 |title=The Urban Hitchcock LP by Jonathan Hay on iTunes |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2016-03-01 |accessdate=2016-03-18}}</ref> He also appeared on ''Mountain Biking Through Louisville'' album by [[Jonathan Hay (Producer)|Jonathan Hay]] and [[DJ Whoo Kid]].<ref>{{cite web|author=February 26, 2016 by Jake Crates Videos. |url=http://allhiphop.com/2016/02/26/kxng-crooked-gets-political-in-new-axl-rose-video-for-jonathan-hay/ |title=Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos &#124;AllHipHop » Kxng Crooked Gets Political In New "Axl Rose" Video For Jonathan Hay |publisher=AllHipHop |date=2016-02-26 |accessdate=2016-03-18}}</ref>


KXNG Crooked features on the Intro track<ref>http://www.hip-hopkings.com/2016/04/horseshoe-gang-intro-ft-kxng-crooked</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Maxwell|first1=Ryan|title=Horseshoe Gang ft KXNG Crooked - Intro Track|url=http://www.hip-hopkings.com/2016/04/horseshoe-gang-intro-ft-kxng-crooked/|website=Hip-Hop Kings|publisher=Hip-Hop Kings|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> of his brother's "Horseshoe Gang"'s upcoming album Anti-Trap Music" which will be released on the 29th April. The track was posted and uploaded to soundcloud. In November 2016, he released the album ''[[Good vs. Evil (album)|Good Vs. Evil]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-kxng-crookeds-good-vs-evil-album-news.25389.html? |title=King Crooked released Good Vs. Evil |last=Goddard |first=Kevin |date=11 November 2016 |website=[[Hotnewhiphop]] |access-date=11 November 2016}}</ref> His most recent album, ''[[Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire]]'', was released on December 8, 2017. It serves as a direct sequel to ''Good vs. Evil'', expanding upon the themes of his previous work.
KXNG CROOKED features on the Intro track<ref>http://www.hip-hopkings.com/2016/04/horseshoe-gang-intro-ft-kxng-crooked</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Maxwell|first1=Ryan|title=Horseshoe Gang ft KXNG Crooked - Intro Track|url=http://www.hip-hopkings.com/2016/04/horseshoe-gang-intro-ft-kxng-crooked/|website=Hip-Hop Kings|publisher=Hip-Hop Kings|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> of his brother's "Horseshoe Gang"'s upcoming album Anti-Trap Music" which will be released on the 29th April. The track was posted and uploaded to soundcloud. In November 2016, he released the album ''[[Good vs. Evil (album)|Good Vs. Evil]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-kxng-crookeds-good-vs-evil-album-news.25389.html? |title=King Crooked released Good Vs. Evil |last=Goddard |first=Kevin |date=11 November 2016 |website=[[Hotnewhiphop]] |access-date=11 November 2016}}</ref> His most recent album, ''[[Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire]]'', was released on December 8, 2017. It serves as a direct sequel to ''Good vs. Evil'', expanding upon the themes of his previous work.


In April 2018, Crooked I announced his departure from Slaughterhouse in order to pursue his solo career.<ref name="hnhh">{{cite web|last1=A.|first1=Aron|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kxng-crooked-announces-his-departure-from-slaughterhouse-news.48353.html|title=KXNG Crooked Announces His Departure From Slaughterhouse|website=HotNewHipHop|accessdate=April 21, 2018}}</ref>
In April 21, 2018, KXNG CROOKED announced his departure from Slaughterhouse in order to pursue his solo career.<ref name="hnhh">{{cite web|last1=A.|first1=Aron|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kxng-crooked-announces-his-departure-from-slaughterhouse-news.48353.html|title=KXNG Crooked Announces His Departure From Slaughterhouse|website=HotNewHipHop|accessdate=April 21, 2018}}</ref> On April 26, 2018, Royce da 5’9” announced that the supergroup had officially disbanded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hiphopwired.com/750854/royce-da-59-confirms-that-slaughterhouse-is-done/|title=Royce Da 5’9″ Confirms That Slaughterhouse is “Done”}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''[[Slaughterhouse (Slaughterhouse album)|Slaughterhouse]]'' <small>(with [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]])</small> (2009)
* ''[[Slaughterhouse (Slaughterhouse album)|Slaughterhouse]]'' <small>(with [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]])</small> (2009)
* ''[[Welcome To: Our House]]'' <small>(with [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]])</small> (2012)
* ''[[Welcome To: Our House]]'' <small>(with [[Slaughterhouse (group)|Slaughterhouse]])</small> (2012)
* ''[[Statik KXNG]]'' {{small|(with [[Statik Selektah]])}} (2016)
* ''[[Statik KXNG]]'' {{small|(with [[Statik Selektah]] as Statik KXNG)}} (2016)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

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KXNG CROOKED
Birth nameDominick Wickliffe
Also known asCrooked I
Born (1978-09-23) September 23, 1978 (age 46)
Long Beach, California
OriginEastside, Long Beach, California
GenresHip hop
Years active1995–present
Labels

Dominick Wickliffe (born September 23, 1978), better known by his stage name KXNG CROOKED[1][2] (originally Crooked I), is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is best known as a former member of the hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse with Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9". He is currently CEO of his own record labels, Dynasty Entertainment and C.O.B. Digital[3] as well as Senior Vice President of Treacherous Records.[4] Before starting his own label, he was also signed to Virgin Records and Death Row Records.

In April 2018, KXNG CROOKED announced that he would be leaving Slaughterhouse.[5]

Career

Virgin Records Era

Around the age of seventeen, KXNG CROOKED started an independent record company called Muscle Records with professional football players also from Long Beach, Chucky Miller and Leonard Russell. It's not known how many songs were recorded, and the music recorded during this period still remains unreleased. This is when he caught the attention of Noo Trybe/Virgin Records, and landed his first record deal in 1995.[6]

KXNG CROOKED originally got his start appearing on compilations released by Big C-Style's record label, 19th Street Records, such as 19th Street LBC Compilation and Straight Outta Cali. He also appeared on the soundtracks to movies such as Ride and Caught Up, where he collaborated with Snoop Doggy Dogg, Tha Eastsidaz, and The Luniz. At the time, Crooked I was still signed under Noo Trybe/Virgin Records, who handled distribution for 19th Street Records. Business was going well, but for unknown reasons, Virgin Records decided to get rid of their urban division, otherwise known as Noo Trybe, and Crooked I was out of a record deal.[6]

Wickliffe was later contacted by Big C-Style and Daz Dillinger to form DPG Records, which was originally going to be a sub-label under Death Row Records at the time. Crooked was going to be 20% owner of the label, and the first act released as well.[7] Daz left Death Row Records to run DPG Records independently, but rather than go with Daz, Crooked was trying to figure out his options.

KXNG CROOKED also had talks of signing to Dr. Dre's Aftermath imprint, but Dre wanted to release his sophomore 2001 and Eminem's third album The Marshall Mathers LP before releasing CROOKED.[8] He also had talks with other major record labels who wanted to sign him, but they too were waiting for Dr. Dre's 2001 album to be released before they would consider signing another West Coast MC.[9] It was around this time that Crooked I re-negotiated the original deal he had with DPG Records/Death Row Records as a solo artist deal with just Death Row Records.

Death Row's second dynasty

While on Death Row, KXNG CROOKED appeared on a number of compilations, such as Too Gangsta For Radio and Dysfunktional Family, and appeared on various releases, such as Tha Dogg Pound's 2002, Ja Rule's The Last Temptation, and 2Pac's Nu-Mixx Klazzics.[8] He also recorded two albums, Untouchable and Say Hi To The Bad Guy, both of which were unreleased due to various label issues and industry politics. He did manage to release a mixtape along with Death Row's then in-house producer, Darren Vegas, called Westcoasanostra Vol. 1 in the Spring of 2003.[8]

Start of a new Dynasty, and Digital Innovation

By 2004, KXNG CROOKED's album had not been released, Suge Knight was constantly in and out of jail, and Crooked I's contract with Death Row Records had expired by November 2003.[10][11] He left Death Row in early 2004 to start his own label, Dynasty Entertainment.[11][12] It was not long after that when KXNG CROOKED signed a distribution deal with Treacherous Records/Universal,[11] but more legal trouble from Death Row surfaced, and KXNG CROOKED had to stop production for his then titled debut album, Mama's Boy, which was actually going to be the name of Crooked's second release under Death Row Records. Later on the title of the album changed to Mama's Boy Got a Loaded Gun.[11]

In the meantime, KXNG CROOKED began to build a substantial following online, with a fan community/discussion forum that garnered over 15,000 subscribed members by the end of its first year, often referred too as the Dynasty Online Community on his Dynasty Entertainment website that was located at westcoastdynasty.com. KXNG CROOKED's digital marketing innovation would see him launch Dynasty TV, the Internet's first ever artist based video streaming platform that showcased music videos, interviews and concert footage, before YouTube was in existence. He released the online mixtape, Young Boss Vol. 1 through the website, it was downloaded over 20,000 times directly from his own website, which crashed the Web server in its first hour of being available for download. The mixtape received critical acclaim throughout the underground Hip-Hop circuit, garnering an impressive "XL" rating by the Hip-Hop publication, XXL Magazine.[11]

After the legal matters settled, CROOKED began recording again, and began filming his own documentary Life After Death Row.[12] His internet presence and buzz would continue to grow, while he appeared on compilations such as Yukmouth's United Ghettos of America Vol. 2, Sway & King Tech's Back 2 Basics, and on fellow Treacherous Records label mate K. Young's debut album, Learn How To Love.[10] In 2005, the name of CROOKED's debut album changed to Boss Music, and he created a buzz with the song, "Boom Boom Clap" in the summer of 2005.[10] He also recorded two songs with producer Scott Storch, "Cali Boyz" and "You're So Bad".[10] In 2006, he released his heavily anticipated mixtape, Young Boss Vol. 2 hosted by DJ Skee,[12] and his DVD, Life After Death Row, followed later that Fall.[12]

Hip-Hop Weekly era

KXNG CROOKED started the Hip-Hop Weekly series via the internet, he was the first artist in history to do such a series.[13] Every seven days he released a new track over various hip-hop beats of old and new instrumentals. The tracks were available each week on his official forum, website and an Imeem profile set-up solely for the Hip-Hop Weekly series, this would become the No. 1 most viewed Imeem profile on the social media sites rap music section. His ability to personally connect with his fans through his Hip-Hop Weekly series is evident since he would fulfill beat selection requests as well as give shout-outs over any given track to fans who requested it via his MySpace page.[13] The Hip-Hop Weekly series began on April 4, 2007 and ended on April 3, 2008.[4][13]

CROOKED generated so much of a buzz with the Hip-Hop Weekly series that he was featured on the cover of the December/2007 issue of XXL for a second time, this time as part of XXL's Freshmen 10.[14] Also Vibe magazine called Crooked I an "Internet Gorilla" on the cover of their August 2008 edition, when they interviewed him about his approach to marketing online.

KXNG CROOKED, along with DJ Felli Fel and DJ Nik Bean, released St. Valentine's Day Bossacre on February 14, 2008. Although it's called a mixtape, it consists of all new tracks by Crooked I, much like Young Boss Vol. 2, and boasts guest appearances by Royce da 5'9", and Roscoe Umali, with production from DJ Felli Fel, Rick Rock, Komplex, and MG. The February 2008 issue of Ozone West reviewed St. Valentine's Day Bossacre and rated it 4 slaps out of 5.[15]

Another mixtape and an EP was released in 2008 by KXNG CROOKED, The Block Obama: Hood Politics[16] and Block Obama II.[17] The Block Obama: Hood Politics was originally going to be hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Strong, but ended up being released un-tagged without a DJ, and for free download on the internet.[16] Block Obama II was released on the day of the 2008 Presidential election, originally as a digital album for sale through iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, and other online retailers.[17] Physical CD's of Block Obama II were later made, and sold through CDBaby. The EP also boasts guest appearances from Dynasty Entertainment artists Horse Shoe G.A.N.G. and Sauce The Boss, in addition to Knoc-turn'al and production by Jim Gittum, Komplex, and Rick Rock.[17]

Slaughterhouse era

Joe Budden reached out to KXNG CROOKED, Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz, and Nino Bless for a track titled "Slaughterhouse" on his digital release, Halfway House.[14] Based on the reception of the track, they decided to form a super-group, minus Nino Bless, and named it after this song.[14] They released numerous songs throughout early 2009, building a buzz for their self-titled album, which was released through E1 on August 11, 2009.[18] The album features production from Alchemist, DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter, Streetrunner, and guest appearances from Pharoahe Monch, K. Young, and The New Royales.[19]

On February 27, 2009 in Long Beach, California, KXNG CROOKED was allegedly shot at during a conversation with a fan. The conflicting early media reports on the incident in the following hours initially left people worried and uncertain on his condition, but he has since confirmed to MTV News and other media that he's alive and, while mentally distracted, physically well. KXNG CROOKED has declined to further elaborate on the incident, citing where he's from its against the code of the streets.[20]

On November 10, 2009, KXNG CROOKED released a digital-only solo EP, Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist.[21] "It’s a spin-off of my Slaughterhouse alter ego," he said of the odd title, "cause I come out on stage with a pig mask and a Dickie suit on."[22] The EP also boasts guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, K. Young, M.O.P., The Horseshoe G.A.N.G., and of course fellow Slaughterhouse members, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, and Royce da 5'9".[21] In addition to production from Komplex, Scram Jones, Streetrunner, Frequency, and P. Silva.[21]

After briefly considering plans to release a full length Mr. Pig Face Weapon Waist LP in January 2010, KXNG CROOKED revised his priorities and announced Million Dollar Story, to be released in 2010. Production for the album is to include contributions from DJ Khalil, The Alchemist, and newcomer Quest. In addition, KXNG CROOKED stated his intentions to get DJ Premier beats for the album.[23]

The new owners of Death Row Records, WIDEawake Entertainment, released a KXNG CROOKED album called Hood Star on June 15, 2010. It has 15 songs CROOKED recorded while signed to the label, with guest appearances from Juvenile, Too Short, Kurupt, Danny Boy, Ray J, Sisqo, and others.[24]

On August 17, 2010, KXNG CROOKED released yet another EP, titled Planet C.O.B. Vol. 1, which features production from Rick Rock, Komplex, and more.[25]

On December 1, 2010, the first single for KXNG CROOKED's official debut solo album, Million Dollar Story was released on iTunes titled "Villain", which features Gracie Productions recording artist Sally Anthony.[26]

On January 12, 2011, after months of speculation, Slaughterhouse officially signed to Shady Records, along with artist Yelawolf.[27]

On March 21, 2011, KXNG CROOKED released the Million Dollar Story EP, available for purchase through iTunes, to tie fans over until the album is released.[28] It features two brand new songs and two previously released tracks.[29]

On July 12, 2011, the compilation Planet C.O.B. Vol. 2 was released digitally, and for a limited time was available on CD through KXNG CROOKED's official website.[30] Unlike the previous installment, which was an EP by KXNG CROOKED, this album features songs by all of the C.O.B. affiliates, such as Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Sauce Tha Boss, Coniyac, and more. To keep the momentum up for the C.O.B. movement, KXNG CROOKED brought his official clothing line to the internet.[31] On November 17, 2011, Crooked I announced a new digital EP titled In None We Trust - The Prelude, is set to be released on December 13 and will include guest appearances from Jay Rock, Glasses Malone, Mistah F.A.B., Horseshoe G.A.N.G., Coniyac and K. Young.[32] On November 22, 2011, the first single from the EP titled "No Competition" was released to the internet.[33]

On December 16, 2014, KXNG CROOKED released Sex, Money and Hip-Hop with guest appearances including Slaughterhouse, Emanny, Horseshoe Gang, Shalé, Bo-Roc from The Dove Shack, Kokane and Novel. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Jonathan Hay, Mike Smith, Sarah J, DJ King Tech, Aktive, Rick Rock and Tabu handled the production for the album.[34] In May 2015, Crooked appeared on four songs "I Didn't Mean To Treat You Bad", "Ashamed", "Another Mirror" and "Groupie" from When Music Worlds Collide.[35]

In January 2016, KXNG CROOKED and Lazarus collaborated on the single "Fearless" in which they dissed politician Donald Trump and called him a racist. The single included the verse: “Bunch of cowards scared to tell a racist like Donald to step on top of the Trump Towers and take the fast way down”.[36] In March 2016, Crooked appeared on three songs "Paradise" with Royce da 5'9", "Johnny College" and "Don't Close Your Eyes" from The Urban Hitchcock LP.[37] He also appeared on Mountain Biking Through Louisville album by Jonathan Hay and DJ Whoo Kid.[38]

KXNG CROOKED features on the Intro track[39][40] of his brother's "Horseshoe Gang"'s upcoming album Anti-Trap Music" which will be released on the 29th April. The track was posted and uploaded to soundcloud. In November 2016, he released the album Good Vs. Evil.[41] His most recent album, Good vs. Evil II: The Red Empire, was released on December 8, 2017. It serves as a direct sequel to Good vs. Evil, expanding upon the themes of his previous work.

In April 21, 2018, KXNG CROOKED announced his departure from Slaughterhouse in order to pursue his solo career.[5] On April 26, 2018, Royce da 5’9” announced that the supergroup had officially disbanded.[42]

Discography

Main article: Crooked I discography
Studio albums
Collaboration albums

Filmography

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