RedruM 781 (born Jermaine Carter) (July 22, 1972 - October 30, 2021) was an American rapper from Inglewood, California. RedruM 781, Tweedy Bird Loc and producer Ronnie Phillips organized the hip hop project Bloods & Crips, a collaboration between Bloods and Crips members.[ Bloods & Crips Biography] AllMusic.com April 11, 2008 Retrieved. April 11, 2008 He was a Piru gang member himself.Exclusive Interview with O.Y.G redruM 781 (April 2014) DubCNN.com April 21, 2014 Retrieved. April 21, 2014 redruM 781 is also known for his key role on "Bangin' on Wax", he and his fellow female MC Bloody Mary were the two key players for getting this particular Bangin' on Wax project off the ground. He was the cousin of the rapper Kurupt, with whom they had a long-time beef.Interview with redruM 781, talks beef with Kurupt, 40 Glocc, Mack 10 & Lil Wayne HipHopNews24-7.com May 17, 2014 Retrieved. May 17, 2014
History Carter was born in Bronx, New York. He resided with his mother and young brother there until the age of 5, when he relocated to Inglewood, California with his family. Unfamiliar with their new surroundings and because of the infestation of drug dealers and addicts, pimps and prostitutes, hustlers, and gang-bangers, his mother feared when he and his young sibling would try to venture outside. Eventually his younger brother was initiated into the Avenue Piru Blood GangAvenue Piru Gang (APG) StreetGangs.com May 17, 2014 Retrieved. May 17, 2014 (APG's, in Inglewood, CA); being fearful for his little brother's safety RedRum soon found himself being initiated into the same gang to protect his younger brother. He began to write and rhyme, to express his life experiences through his music. He actively started rapping when he attended Morningside High School, winning several talent shows and contests.
Career
Bloods and Crips
Death Row Records and later career O.Y.G. redruM 781 has shared the booth with rapper Tupac Shakur. During 1993–1994, he joined Death Row Records, the famous label known for artists such as Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik. That time there gave him a great opportunity to grow in his music, making collaborations with all of these artists in the label directed by the infamous Marion Suge Knight. He has recently shared the stage with the world-famous Ice-T and Dilated Peoples. Redrum has done numerous collaborations with well known West Coast artists such as Kam, N.U.N.E., Big Wy and a big roster of rappers.O.Y.G RedRum 781's Music OYGRedruM781.com May 17, 2014 Retrieved. May 17, 2014
Death Carter died of bone cancer on October 30, 2021, at the age of 49.West Coast Rap Legend O.Y.G Redrum 781 Dead After Cancer Battle He is interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Discography
Studio albums 2007: Back Pay 2014: Blood Transfusion
Collaboration album(s) 1993: Bangin' on Wax (With Bloods & Crips) 1994: Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues (With Bloods & Crips) 1994: Murder Was the Case (With Young Soldierz) 1994: How Deep Is Your Hood (With Damu Ridas II) 1996: Bangin' on Wax: Greatest Hits (With Bloods & Crips) 2006: Rep Yo Set (With Bloods & Crips)Aspiring Rappers Eschew Gangs On 'Rep Yo Set' BillBoard.com May 17, 2014 Retrieved. May 17, 2014
Mixtape(s) 2009: Blood Module Mixtape 2010: Stars & Stripes (With Apollo Mafia) 2011: The Legend Damu Ridaz
Guest Appearance(s) 2009: Day 1 (with Young Sau and Ula) 2013: Everything Aint Always In Color 2013: Never Settle (with Bossolo & Bigfase100) 2013: Conspiracy Theory (with Bossolo)
Solo singles Year Title Album2014 "Luv Neva Diez"Blood Transfusion
Guest appearances in videos Piru Love Bangin' on Wax (Duet) Won't Stop Being A Blood Shot Kallas Piru'N
References
External links O.Y.G RedRum 781 at Discogs O.Y.G RedRum 781 at UnitedGangs O.Y.G RedRum 781 at StreetGangs