![]() Impressed by his rendition of "Alphabetical Slaughter", Kay Slay signed him to his Streetsweepers imprint. Breakthrough, independent mixtapes (2005–2012) Īfter a stint at Rikers Island, Papoose began producing and selling mixtapes independently, one of which he presented to DJ Kay Slay outside the offices of New York's Hot 97, who then invited Papoose onto his radio show. Select Records offered him an eight-album deal, which he rejected. ![]() In 2004, he released his debut single, "Thug Connection", which featured the b-side "Alphabetical Slaughter". In 1998, Papoose made his rap debut on Kool G Rap's Roots of Evil album. The nickname " Papoose" was given to him by his grandmother for his resemblance as a baby to a Native American child. ![]() He was raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn and has ancestry from Liberia. Shamele Mackie was born on March 5, 1978. 2.4 Television career, Underrated (2015–present).2.3 The Nacirema Dream, You Can't Stop Destiny (2012–2015).2.2 Breakthrough, independent mixtapes (2005–2012).
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