Ricardo Emmanuel Brown (born November 23, 1972), better known by his stage name Kurupt, is an American rapper and record producer who aided gangsta rap's rise via 1990s verses helping set lasting trends.
Kurupt, born Ricardo Emmanuel Brown on November 23, 1972, is a prominent figure in American hip-hop as both a rapper and record producer who significantly influenced gangsta rap during the 1990s with his lyrics that set lasting trends.