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 | Vocals |
Ronnie Ramsey (born c. 1992), better known by his stage name Rico Recklezz, is an American rapper.
Biography
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 later 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]
Discography
- 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
- ^ 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.