"Since the creation of hip-hop in the '70s, the genre has developed regionally. The SF Bay Area scene refined that regionalism to an impressive degree, and no group embodies the Bay's own thing more than RBL Posse. Founded in 1991 in SF's Hunter's Point, the group reached instant success with the self-produced "Don't Give Me No Bammer Weed." Though RBL Posse followed up with further successful records, tragedy followed as well."
"Founded in 1991 in SF's Hunter's Point, the group reached instant success with the self-produced "Don't Give Me No Bammer Weed." Though RBL Posse followed up with further successful records, tragedy followed as well. Founding member Mr. Cee was shot and killed in 1996, and another member, Hitman, was killed in 2003. Despite these setbacks, founding member Black C continues to keep the name and legacy of RBL Posse alive. Fri, Sept 12, 7:30pm, $10 The Loft, San Jose"
RBL Posse formed in 1991 in San Francisco's Hunter's Point and became a defining voice of Bay Area hip-hop regionalism. The group achieved instant success with the self-produced single "Don't Give Me No Bammer Weed" and released further successful records thereafter. The group endured tragedy when founding member Mr. Cee was shot and killed in 1996 and member Hitman was killed in 2003. Founding member Black C continues to preserve and perform under the RBL Posse name, maintaining the group's legacy. A live performance is scheduled for Fri, Sept 12, 7:30pm at The Loft, San Jose with a $10 cover.
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