Kottonmouth Kings
American hip hop group
The Kottonmouth Kings are an American hip-hop and rap rock group formed in Placentia, California in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog. The group advocates for legalizing cannabis, and their lyrics contain frequent references to marijuana consumption. The group's music sometimes incorporate elements of other genres, including punk rock, psychedelic rock, reggae, dubstep, bluegrass and jam band.
History
P-Town Ballers Era (1994–1995)
Before the group was officially established as the Kottonmouth Kings, its origins were rooted in Placentia, California (often referred to locally as "P-Town"). The collective's initial incarnation was a group known as the P-Town Ballers. This original lineup consisted of D-Loc, Saint Dog, Johnny Richter, and Judge D, who performed together in the local scene prior to the project's evolution into the larger Kottonmouth Kings entity.
Cottonmouth (1996-1997)
Following the P-Town Ballers era, Judge D departed the group to pursue other musical interests. D-Loc and Saint Dog then reorganized under various names, including Cottonmouth, Cottonmouth Kings, and Cottonmouth Committee, with a lineup that included Daddy X and Johnny Richter. The group eventually solidified as the Kottonmouth Kings, Johnny Richter than departed from the group due to personal issues. They then signed with Capitol Records and Suburban Noize Records.
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