Paperboy (rapper)
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October 2, 1972
- Rapper
- songwriter
Paperyboy | |
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| Born | Mitchell Charles Johnson October 2, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Next Plateau, Ruthless |
Mitchell Charles Johnson[1] (born July 1, 1972) better known by his stage name Paperboy, is an American rapper. He is best known for his single "Ditty" which charted at #10 on the Hot 100 in 1993.
Johnson was born in Los Angeles, California, and later moved to Oakland.[2]
Paperboy's associated acts were R. Kelly, Eazy-E, and Rhythm D. His most acclaimed album was his 1993 debut, The Nine Yards, which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3]
The album featured 10 tracks with G-Funk influenced production from Rhythm D, who was known for producing for artists on Ruthless Records such as Eazy-E, B.G. Knocc Out, and Dresta. Its single "Ditty" is Paperboy's most successful single. Paperboy's second album, City to City, was released in 1996.
