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G. Dep
Birth nameTrevell Gerald Coleman
Also known asGhetto Deputy
Born(1974-11-19)November 19, 1974(age 50)
OriginManhattan,New York City,U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active
  • 1995-2011
  • 2024-present
Labels

Trevell Gerald Coleman[1][2](born November 19, 1974),[3]better known by his stage nameG. Dep(which stands for "Ghetto Dependent"),[4]is an AmericanrapperfromHarlem,New York City.He joinedBad Boy Recordsin 1998 and released his debut albumChild of the Ghettoin 2001.[5]He released his second albumGhetto Legendon September 7, 2010 with Famous Records.

Early life

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Trevell Coleman was born on November 19, 1974. He was raised by his grandmother in the James Weldon JohnsonHousing Projects.[1][6]

Music career

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His rap career started with the label Tape Kingz, releasing two 12 "singles in 1996 and 1997. After meeting withSean Combsin 1998, G. Dep was signed to a $350,000, five-album deal with Bad Boy Records.[1][4]In the next year, he appeared on two songs onBlack Rob's 1999 debut albumLife Story.[5]G. Dep released his debut solo albumChild of the Ghettoin 2001.Child of the Ghettopeaked at #106 onBillboard200and #23 onTop R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[7]Single "Special Delivery" from the album peaked at #59 onHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songsand #3 onHot Rap Singles.[7][8]

G. Dep was subsequently dropped from Bad Boy Records.[9]G. Dep andLoonreleased independent albumBad Boyin 2007. He released his second albumGhetto Legendon September 7, 2010 with Famous Records.

Personal life

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Coleman stated in an interview that he has been convicted of robbery and served time inRikers Island.[10]Coleman's criminal record includes arrests for drug offenses, burglary and grand larceny more than 25 times since 2003.[1]

After the release ofChild of the Ghetto,Coleman had a long-time struggle withPCPaddiction.[11]In 2008, Coleman toldXXLabout hissubstance abuseproblems andrehabilitation.[12]At the time of his latest arrest Coleman was inNarcotics Anonymous'twelve-step program.[13]

Coleman married Laticia Evans Coleman in May 2017, and wed at Elmira Correctional Facility. Evans is a recording artist who performs under the stage names Hustle Bunny. The two met in 2015 over the phone during Coleman's incarceration and instantly bonded, both were previously married. Laticia comes to the marriage with five children.[14]

Murder case

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On December 15, 2010, Coleman walked into the 25th Precinct to confess to acold casecrime, the murder of a Queens man in 1993. Coleman had attempted to confess twice before, but was previously considered to be under the influence of drugs and incoherent.[13]

On October 19, 1993, John Henkel was shot in the chest by a.40-caliberhandgunoutside ofJames Weldon Johnson Houseson Park Avenue and East 114th Street. Coleman stated that he ambushed and shot Henkel during an attempted robbery and fled the scene, throwing his weapon into theEast River.[1]Coleman's information matched with the case and he was charged with murder. Coleman stated in an interview that he confessed because the case weighed on him and he was "just trying to get things right between himself and God."[15]Coleman claimed that he did not know that his victim had died.[6]

Coleman pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder at his appearance in theNew York Supreme Courton January 13, 2011. He was convicted of the second-degree murder charge on April 17, 2012, and was sentenced to 15-years to life in prison on May 8, 2012.[16]He was housed atFishkill Correctional FacilityinBeacon, New York.In December 2023, Coleman's sentence was commuted by GovernorKathy Hochul,making him eligible for parole. In April 2024, he was released.[17]

Discography

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Main article:G. Dep discography

References

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  1. ^abcdeSchram, Jamie (December 18, 2010)."Rapper confesses to murder from 17 years ago".New York Post.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  2. ^Graham, Brittany (November 20, 2008)."Still Relevant: G-Dep Returns".Hip Hop Lives.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  3. ^"Inmate Details - Trevell Coleman".New York City Department of Correction.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  4. ^abReid, Shaheem (November 13, 2001)."G. Dep Learning The Ropes From Diddy And His Bad Boy Family".MTV News. Archived fromthe originalon June 28, 2007.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  5. ^abBirchmeier, Jason."Biography - G. Dep".allmusic.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  6. ^abWalker, Joe (December 19, 2010)."'Killer' hip-hopper who turned himself in didn't know victim died ".New York Post.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  7. ^ab"Child of the Ghetto".Billboard.RetrievedJanuary 21,2011.
  8. ^"G. Dep - Billboard Singles".Allmusic.RetrievedJanuary 21,2011.
  9. ^Hova, Tray (January 19, 2011)."G. Dep's Wife Opens Up About Murder Case, Drug Abuse & Why He's Innocent Until Proven Guilty".part 1.Vibe.RetrievedJanuary 21,2011.
  10. ^"G. Dep Interview".Champ Magazine. 2008.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  11. ^Hova, Tray (January 19, 2011)."G. Dep's Wife Opens Up About Murder Case, Drug Abuse & Why He's Innocent Until Proven Guilty".part 2.Vibe.RetrievedJanuary 21,2011.
  12. ^Mancini, Elan (September 23, 2010)."G. Dep Opens Up About Drug Addiction".XXL.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  13. ^abGrace, Melissa (December 21, 2010)."Harlem rapper Trevell Coleman aka G. Dep, who was signed by Diddy, fessed up to 17-year-old shooting".New York Daily News.RetrievedDecember 26,2010.
  14. ^"G-Dep Marries Soulmate and Has Non Profit To Help Inmates!".Behindtherhyme.com.May 25, 2017.RetrievedNovember 19,2024.
  15. ^Concepcion, Mariel (January 14, 2011)."G-Dep Pleads Not Guilty In '93 Murder".Billboard.Archived fromthe originalon April 22, 2022.RetrievedJanuary 21,2011.
  16. ^Gonnerman, Jennifer (November 16, 2012)."Why Trevell Coleman Charged Himself With Murder -- New York Magazine - Nymag".New York Magazine.Retrieved8 July2022.
  17. ^"NY governor commutes sentence of rapper G. Dep who turned self in for killing".The Associated Press.December 23, 2023.Retrieved24 December2023.
  18. ^"G. Dep Preps Long-Awaited Sophomore Album".Theboombox.com.21 September 2010.Retrieved2020-04-05.
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