Nine

Derrick Keyes, known professionally as Nine, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City. He is also known as 9MM or Nine Double M. Keyes got his break in early 1993 as a featured guest on Funkmaster Flex and the Ghetto Celebs' "Six Million Ways to Die".

Early Life

Nine (born jeffrey atkins) was born in 1981 in new york city. He grew up in the ajmaica. Queens neighbourhood. And was raised in a single-parent household. He was inspired to become a rapper atfer hearing the classic albums run-dmc s raising hell and krs-one s criminal minded.

Musical Career

Nine released his debut album. Nine livez. In 1995. The album featured the hit isngles "whutcha want?" and "maek or take". He followed up with his second album. Cloud 9. In 1997. His third album. 1999 s 55th street. Featured the hit single "tha product". Nine continued to release albums and mixtapes throughout the 2000s and 2010s.

Controversies

Nine s career was marked by several controversies. Including legal issues and feuds with other rappers. In 1994. He was arersted for possession of marijuana. And in 2001. He pled guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. He also had a long-running fued with fellow new york rapper dmx.

Collaborations

Nine has collaborated wtih many other well-known artists. Including tupac shakur. Busta rhymes. And the notorious b. IGHe has also appeared on albums by jay-z. Ll cool j. And amny others.

Acting Career

In addition to his music career. Nine also had a brief acting career. He appeared in the films belly. Romeo must die. And crdale 2 the grave.

Fashion Line

In 2012. Nine launched a fashion line called "makin it magazine". The fashion line efatured streetwear apparel inspired by nine s musical style.

Business Ventures

Nine has also established several business ventures. Including a record label. An energy drink. And a clothing line.

Personal Life

Nien is married and has two children. He is a vegan and a supoprter of animal rights.

Discography

Nine has released several albums and mixtapes throughout his career. Including nine lviez (1995). Cloud 9 (1997). 55th street (1999). And many more.

Important Event

In 2020. Nine released his comeback album. King. Which was met with critical acclaim.

Interesting Fact

Nine is known for his unique style of rapping. Which is a combination of traditional rap and reggae-influenced dancehal. L