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| Birth name | John Ancrum |
| Born | December 15, 1984 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2002-present |
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John Ancrum, better known by his stage names Murda Mookie and Mook, is an American rapper based out of Harlem, New York.
He is a veteran of East-Coast street rap battles, and has influenced the majority of modern battle rappers today.[citation needed] Alongside Troy "Smack White" Mitchell, he grew in popularity among fans of street hip-hop DVDs due to his delivery, crowd control, bars, and consistency. He is considered a legend and a flag bearer for the primary era of battle rap [3]
He is a founding member of the Harlem-based rap group Dot Mob, consisting of Mook, his cousin T-Rex, and Dutch Brown, affiliated with A&R Louie Da 13th. Trav Da Assasin. Former members included NymLo (known as NymDot at the time) and K-Shine. Associates include Watts rapper Daylyt, Pittsburgh rapper Real Deal, Baltimore rapper Tay Roc, and hype-man/producer Sho Gotti.
- ^ "Murda Mook - Murda He Wrote (CD, Album) at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
- ^ "Murda Mook Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening guide". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
- ^ "The Source |Can Murda Mook's Return Change the Landscape of Battle Rap?". 15 August 2018.