Spider Loc

Infobox Musical artist

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Name = Spider Loc
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Curtis Norvell Williams
Born = February 14 1979
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Origin = Compton, California
Genre = Hip hop
Occupation = Rapper
Years_active = 2004 - present
Label = G-Unit, Baymaac Records
Associated_acts = G-Unit
URL = [http://www.spiderloc.com/ SpiderLoc.com]

Curtis Norvell Williams (born February 14 1979 [cite web|url=http://www.50centonline.com/g-unit/spiderloc.php|title=Spider Loc|format=HTML|publisher=50 Cent Online|accessdate=2008-07-14] in Compton, California), more commonly known as Spider Loc, is an American rapper who is signed to G-Unit Records. He is also a Crips member, from Eastside South Central 97th Street set. [cite web|url=http://www.hoodstarmag.com/main/?p=15|title=Spider Loc - Original Crip|format=HTML|publisher=Hoodstar Magazine|accessdate=2008-07-09]

Biography

Career

Spider Loc was first discovered by Suge Knight [http://www.spiderloc.com/bio.html Spider Loc Bio] . SpiderLoc.com. Accessed 24 July 2007.] and tagged along with Death Row Records but never signed a deal. In September 2004, Spider Loc met rapper Young Buck in Atlanta and did an a cappella for him. A week later in Los Angeles, Young Buck introduced him to 50 Cent on the set of the "Shorty Wanna Ride" video, and he performed a freestyle. After four months, the rapper signed a record deal and a position with 50's G-Unit.

He has since been featured on many G-Unit mixtapes such as "G-Unit Radio Part 18 - Rags To Riches" where the Loc was the main subject of the mixtape and has also released his own mixtape with G-Unit West, titled "Bangadoshish (LA Kings)", which featured artists Young Buck, Big Syke (from Thug Life), 50 Cent and Olivia.

On January 9th 2006, Spider Loc released his much praised biographical DVD "Brainless The Prequel", Directed, produced and edited by Marcus "Crash" Miller. This DVD became a hit on the streets.

On September 11th 2007, Spider Loc released a official street album, . The EP received critical acclaim, with renowned hip hop website AllHipHop awarding it eight out of ten stars. [cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/blogs/reviews/archive/2007/09/11/18571239.aspx|title=Reviews, Spider Loc - West Kept Secret: The Prequel|format=HTML|publisher=AllHipHop.com|accessdate=2008-07-09]

On June 24 2008, Spider Loc released the street album Da 1 U Luv 2 Hate. Beyond The Curtains praises several aspects of the album, stating that there was an "evolution of this talented hip hop storyteller, street smart, with sing-along contagious choruses/hooks and charismatic character". [http://www.bytcs.com/hip-hop/west-coast-hip-hop-from-spider-loc-da-1-u-love-2-hate.html Beyond the Curtains] . bytcs.com. Accessed 03 August 2008.]

Acting

In 2004, Spider Loc first played a small role alongside former Death Row artist Crooked I in "Bank Brothers". In 2005, he made his first voice acting 'appearance' as a character on "". In 2007, Spider Loc made his first TV appearance in an episode of "Cold Case". 2007 Saw him making more on-screen appearances, firstly by starring in his own small-time movie along with Master P, titled "Paroled", as a character named CJ Tillman. Spider Loc went on to play a small role in an episode of "Numb3rs" as a prisoner, before making an appearance on the hit show "Weeds" as a character named Two-strikes.

He also played a role in the low budget film "I Accidentally Doomed Your Son" along with Westcoast artist Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound.

Controversies

Yukmouth

Spider Loc is known for taking rapper Yukmouth's chain while in a night-club in Hollywood. [ [http://www.hh411.com/category_feature/spiderloc_01302006.html HH411 interview] . HH411. Accessed 26 July, 2007] Recently, Yukmouth claimed that the two have made up and no longer have problems with each other. [ [http://www.worldwideconnected.com/media/yukinterview06.asx Spider Loc and Yukmouth controversy] . Worldwideconnected. Accessed 24 July, 2007]

The Game

Spider Loc also had a feud with artist The Game. [http://www.hh411.com/category_feature/spiderloc_01302006.html HH411 interview about The Game feud] . HH411. Accessed 24 July 2007] They have since attacked each other on numerous songs, including Spider Loc's "Bitch Boy" and on "Stop Bitchin'" featuring Mr. Criminal. The Game responded to Spider Loc with the track "Spider Joke (240 Bars)", and Spider Loc responding himself with "G-Unot Killer", "Bang Bang". Snoop Dogg also said in a homemade video that he wants to see a boxing match between Game and Spider Loc.

Discography

*"" (2007)
*"Da 1 U Love 2 Hate" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.spiderloc.com Official Website]
*MySpace|spiderloc
*imdb name |id=2103839 |name=Spider Loc
*YouTube channel|SpiderLocTV|Spider Loc's