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Kurupt 커럽트

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Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage name Kurupt, is an American rapper and record producer. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Hawthorne, California, he formed Tha Dogg Pound in 1992 along with Daz Dillinger; the rap duo has released eight albums. He also formed the hip-hop group The Hrsmn in 1996, with whom he has released two albums. His debut solo album, Kuruption!

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Verified facts

Kurupt (커럽트) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Death Row Records.

Details

• Genre: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, G-funk
• Birth Date: November 23, 1972
• Birth Place: Philadelphia
• Stage Name: Kurupt
• Profession: rapper and record producer
• Notable Group: Tha Dogg Pound
• Birth Name: Ricardo Emmanuel Brown
• Nationality: 미국
• Record Label: 데스 로우 레코드
• Group: 더 독 파운드

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Kurupt; KoreaAPI uses 커럽트 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 4 verified snapshots.

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