Who is B-Real?

B-Real is a rapper, producer, and actor from South Gate, California. He started out as an underground artist in the late 1980s before going on to become a founding member of the iconic rap group, Cypress Hill. His real name is Louis Freese and he was born on June 2, 1970. B-Real has released several solo albums and mixtapes throughout his career, as well as collaborating with other artists including Sen Dog, Ice Cube, Xzibit and more.

Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group formed in South Gate, California in 1988. The group consists of B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs. The group is credited with breaking down barriers between rap and rock music due to their unique blend of both genres. Their first album, “Cypress Hill” was released in 1991 and featured the hit singles “How I Could Just Kill A Man” and “Hand On The Pump”. They have since released 8 more albums, with their latest being 2018's “Elephants on Acid”.

Solo Career

In 2005 B-Real began his solo career with the release of his debut album “Smoke N Mirrors”. The album featured guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and KRS-One. B-Real then went on to release two more solo albums; “The Gunslinger Part 1” in 2009 and “The Gunslinger Part 2” in 2012. In addition to his solo releases, B-Real has also collaborated with other artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Damian Marley and Berner.

Acting Career

In addition to his music career B-Real has also had a successful acting career. He has appeared in films such as “The Fast and The Furious” (2001) and “XXX: State of the Union” (2005). He has also made appearances on television shows such as “My Name Is Earl” (2006) and “Entourage” (2009).

Legacy

B-Real is one of the most influential hip hop artists of all time. His unique sound has helped shape the sound of West Coast rap music for decades. His influence can be heard in artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre and many more. He continues to be an influential figure in hip hop today.