Charles Williamson, better known by his stage name Guerilla Black, was an American rapper born in 1977 in Chicago, Illinois. He later moved to Compton, California, where he began his music career. His debut album Guerilla City, released on September 28, 2004, marked his breakthrough in the rap scene with notable singles such as "Compton" featuring Beenie Man and "You're The One" featuring Mario Winans. Following this success, Williamson released several significant works, including his second studio album God Bless the Child on September 18, 2007. He also released mixtapes like Real Niggaz Say Real Shit (Vol. 1) on March 5, 2008 and The Black Tapes in 2009. These projects showcased his evolving rapping style and featured collaborations with artists such as Hot Dollar, T-Pain, and Akon. Williamson's music often addressed social issues and personal experiences, resonating with audiences across the West Coast rap genre. He was known for his distinctive voice and delivery, which drew comparisons to The Notorious B.I.G., a rapper he paid homage to on tracks like "Letter to B.I.G." from Real Niggaz Say Real Shit (Vol. 1). In addition to his music career, Williamson contributed to the video game industry by providing both his music and voice work for the character Dupree in 187 Ride or Die.
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