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Birth name |
Tyruss Gerald Himes |
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Also known as |
Mussolini |
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Born |
March 31, 1968 |
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Origin |
Los Angeles, California, United States |
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Died |
December 5, 2016 (aged 48) |
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Genre |
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Occupation(s) |
Rapper |
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Years active |
1990-2016 |
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Labels |
Rideonum, Rap-A-Lot, Riviera, Ghost Label |
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Associated acts |
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Tyruss Gerald Himes (March 31, 1968 - December 5, 2016), better known by his stage name Big Syke, was an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. His stage name was a revised version of his childhood nickname "Little Psycho". After beginning his career as a member of the group Evil Mind Gangsta's, Himes met Tupac Shakur in 1991 and the two became good friends. Himes was a member of Shakur's groups Thug Life and, later, Outlawz.
Himes embarked on a solo career with the 1996 album Be Yo' Self, and went on to release three additional albums in the 2000s, including two released through Rap-A-Lot Records.
On 5 December 2016, Himes was found dead at his home in Hawthorne. His death is believed to be of natural causes.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- 1996: Be Yo' Self
- 2001: Big Syke Daddy
- 2002: Street Commando
- 2002: Big Syke