Pettidee
American rapper
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Dewayne Petty (born 1973 in Tallahassee, Florida), known professionally as Pettidee, is an American Christian hip hop artist and record producer. He was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and emerged in the 1990s blending Southern hip hop styles with Christian themes in his music.
1973 (age 52–53)
Pettidee | |
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| Born | Dewayne Petty 1973 (age 52–53) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Labels | Beatmart Recordings Soldier Sound |
| Website | www |
Career
Pettidee began releasing music as a Christian hip hop artist in the late 1990s.[1] His debut solo album, Still Alive, was released in 1999.[2] He later released additional albums, including Thug Love (2006) and Resurrections: Past, Present and Future (2007), which incorporate elements of Southern hip hop and Christian lyrical themes.[2]
In addition to his solo work, Pettidee has collaborated with other artists in the Christian hip hop genre. He has appeared on recordings associated with the group GRITS, contributing both production and performance.[3] He has also appeared on tracks by other Christian hip hop artists, including Eddy Puyol (Rawsrvnt)[4], Japhia Life[5], and K-Drama.[6]
In 2023, Pettidee and rapper Verbs formed the duo Village KNG and released collaborative music as part of a partnership with Syntax Creative and Soldier Sound Records.[7][8]
Discography
- Studio albums
- Still Alive (1999)
- The Legacy - Volume 1 (2001)
- Street Music: The Legacy - Volume 2 (2002)
- Thug Love (2006). Ratings: Jesus Freak Hideout
, Rapzilla - The Greatest Stories Ever Told (2007)
- Resurrections: Past, Present and Future (2007)
- Pettidee Presents: A Soldier Sound Christmas (2008)
- Race 2 Nowhere (2009)
- Kill the Messengers Mixtape (2013)
- Alien (2019)
