CRUNCHY BLACK (ABOUT ME)

Crunchy Black (born 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a rapper and dancer best known for being a member of the Oscar-winning hip hop group Three 6 Mafia.  Since the group's founding in 2006. Crunchy was best known for his dancing "G-Walking", which he says he started doing at clubs in Memphis. He is not the originator of this dance but because he excelled at it he is known as a pioneer.
According to an article in Ozone Magazine, Crunchy Black said that half of the songs used for Three 6 Mafia's last 2008 album Most Known Unknown were originally for his album and he was not getting paid for it. He stated that he had to pay for his own travel and hotel expenses, he was not allowed to go into business meetings with his lawyer, and that Three Six Mafia was behind shady business practices with his money. Crunchy Black's debut solo album from Three 6 Mafia entitled On My Own was released on September 19, 2006. Crunchy said this was not his album.  Crunchy’s second solo album From Me To U was put out without his permission.  Crunchy Black talked to Dj Paul about the issue that occurred in 2006 and seemed to be re-establishing communication, he hoped to talk to Juicy J as well to resolve the issue but no contact has been made. For now Crunchy has begun working with his own record Label Da Real Hard Hitters. His other projects include other rap groups such as Prophet Posse and Da Volunteers.  Despite the situation with his former group Crunchy has evolved as a person and an artist.  Being the creative force behind Three Six Mafia not many of the groups fans are aware that Crunchy came up with all the songs for the group’s albums, he feels that the fans will be able to identify and bond better with his latest project “Crunch time”.   This album has already created a huge buzz on the Internet. He has uploaded videos from his latest album in which most of the recordings and the videos were done in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Crunchy says that even though he is from Memphis he said that he needed a change of scenery.  “So I decided to leave Memphis and sort of find myself and prove to my fans that no matter where I am I’m still an artists and one of the best.  The songs on my new album reflect my new mindset and energy.  I have in perspective what I want, who I really am and what I have for my fans”.  Crunchy Black is ready to let the world know that all that happened with Dj Paul and Juicy didn’t destroy him or break him and don’t think they made him.  Just made him stronger.  “The new album they did without me ain’t doing so well, this is a wake up call to them to recognize and realize that they shouldn’t have done what they did.  I’m not concentrating on the past anymore It’s crunch time now.  I’m ready to return to my family, and that’s my fans and my hometown Memphis.  I have a manager Eric “eclass” Grayson who I trust and I know works hard for me his company Status Entertainment Group is got my back.  Playa Pooh my daughter is an example of the talent and gift of music that runs through my veins.  LCB & Boogie man, The Real Hard Hittaz and Young Pimps are talented artists that have been behind me and inspired me to continue to be Crunchy Black a force to be recon with Questfax  aka (TOPNOTCH) is handling my business side as well and last but certainly not least I’m Strengthening my relationship with God.  I’m not perfect but he accepts me the way I am.  Glen Booth has been one of the best friends that you could possibly ask for.  He has been in my corner and has never let me loose focus.  He is my evidence that God loves me and has a purpose for me and that I can’t fail.  Anna Stein and Eclass is my proof that there are people that I can trust with my career that want to see me prosper.  I thank God for him, her and her family.   I didn’t forget anybody you know who you are and you’re in my heart and that’s the most important place to have you”. Crunchy lost both parents at an early age. He spent most of his child hood in and out of foster homes. Since Crunchy left the group he has spent time in Las Vegas working on his album Crunch Time with very talented artists such as B Ellis, Don Loc, Rayjozz, Yin Yang twins and the Young Pimps.

Birth name Darnell Carlton Also known as CB, or Crunch,Crunchy Mane Born 1977 Origin Memphis, Tennessee, United States Genres Hip hop Years active 1994–present Labels Da Real Hard Hittaz/ Universal records, Columbia, Loud, Relativity, Prophet Associated acts Hypnotize Camp Posse, The Real Hard Hittaz, Prophet Posse, Triple 6 Mafia.