| MC Ren | |
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Birth name |
Lorenzo Jerald Patterson |
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Also known as |
The Ruthless Villain, The Villain in Black |
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Born |
June 16, 1969 |
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Origin |
Compton, California, U.S. |
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Genres |
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Occupations |
Rapper, songwriter |
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Years active |
1987-present |
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Labels |
Ruthless, Island Def Jam, Interscope, Universal Motown, Villain Entertainment |
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Associated acts |
Above the Law, Bigg Rocc, Compton's Most Wanted, N.W.A, Paris, Public Enemy, The D.O.C., WC, Young Maylay |
Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (born June 16, 1969), better known by his stage name MC Ren, is an American rapper who was a member of the gangsta rap group N.W.A. His stage name is derived from the middle letters in his first name (Lorenzo).
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- 1993: Shock of the Hour Platinum by the RIAA
- 1996: The Villain in Black
- 1998: Ruthless for Life
- 2009: Reincarnated
- 2014: Rebel Muzik
- 2022: Osiris
Extended plays[]
- 1992: Kizz My Black Azz 2x Platinum by the RIAA