King Lil G

Alex Gonzalez , better known as King Lil G, is an American rapper of Mexican descent from South Los Angeles, Los Angeles.[1] He is best known for his 2014 single "Hopeless Boy". He released albums King Enemy, Ak47 Boyz, 90's Kid and Paint The City Blue.

King Lil G
King Lil G in music video "Narcos Corridos"
Background information
Birth nameAlex Gonzalez
Born (1986-07-30) July 30, 1986
Mexico City, Mexico
OriginSouth Los Angeles, Los Angeles
GenresWest Coast, Chicano rap, gangsta rap
Occupation(s)
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004–present
LabelsSucios
Websitewww.ak47boyzstore.com

Alex decided to build his career independently despite receiving offers from all major labels. He maintains control over his career so that his focus on art and social awareness doesn't get watered down by the need to maximize profit.[2]

Gonzalez claims that after rap he would like to direct his own films. He already directs his own music videos which are very popular and have over 400 million views on youtube.[3]

He was influenced musically by the G-funk flavor of 90s West Coast rap about women, weed and palm trees, especially that of California hip-hop staples Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-E among others, as well as Mexican folk ballads called corridos music.[4]

References
  1. Weiss, Jeff (20 January 2016). "King Lil G, Descendant of Zapata, Is Leading His Own Hip-Hop Revolution". LA Weekly. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  2. "Red Bull Music Academy Daily". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com.
  3. "9LILG". YouTube.
  4. "King Lil G - Circle Talent Agency". Circle Talent Agency.
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