Rich Boy | |
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| Birth name | Marece Benjamin Richards |
| Born | September 2, 1983 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Producer(s) | Polow da Don |
| Website | richboyonline.com (Inactive) |
Marece Benjamin Richards[1] (born September 2, 1983),[2] better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for his 2006 single "Throw Some D's" (featuring Polow da Don), which peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. It served as lead single for his eponymous debut studio album (2007), which was released in March of the following year by Polow da Don's Zone 4, an imprint Interscope Records.
A commercial success, the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, although critical reception was mixed to average. His 2009 follow-up single, "Drop" (featuring Polow da Don) became popular through remixes and freestyles by then-upcoming Internet rappers, including Childish Gambino, Kid Cudi, and Earl Sweatshirt. His subsequent releases have failed to yield any further commercial response.