Skee-Lo | |
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 Skee-Lo performing at the 2010 Seattle Hempfest | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antoine Roundtree |
| Also known as | Tha Skee-lo |
| Born | March 27, 1975[1] Chicago, Illinois, U.S.[2] |
| Origin | Riverside, California, U.S.[2] |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–2013, 2024 |
| Labels | Skeelo Musik LLC, Scotti Brothers |
Antoine Roundtree (born March 27, 1975), better known by his stage name Skee-Lo, is an American rapper. He is best known for his 1995 song "I Wish", which became a hit in several countries and reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]
The song was known for its lack of explicit lyrics at a time when gangsta rap was very popular.[4] His debut album of the same title was released shortly thereafter, earning him two Grammy nominations for both the album and single. Afterwards, he stopped his rapping career before coming back to release a new album in 2000 and another in 2012.[5][6]
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