Royce da 5'9"

Ryan Daniel Montgomery, born on July 5, 1977, is widely recognized in the music industry as Royce da 5'9". This American rapper, songwriter, and record producer has made significant contributions to hip hop, particularly through his collaborations with fellow Detroit artist Eminem. Their partnership began in 1997, leading to the formation of the duo Bad Meets Evil the following year.

Royce's career took a notable turn with the release of their 2011 single, 'Lighters,' featuring Bruno Mars, which soared to number four on the Billboard Hot 100. This success was complemented by their debut extended play, 'Hell: The Sequel,' which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, marking a high point in Montgomery's commercial achievements.

Montgomery's solo journey commenced with his debut studio album, 'Rock City,' released in two thousand two after delays due to disputes with Columbia Records. Since then, he has self-released eight additional studio albums, each receiving critical acclaim. His latest work, 'The Allegory,' released in two thousand twenty, earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album in two thousand twenty-one.

In addition to his solo endeavors, Royce co-founded the hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse in two thousand eight, alongside Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, and Kxng Crooked. The group enjoyed a successful decade, releasing two studio albums, 'Slaughterhouse' in two thousand nine and 'Welcome to: Our House' in two thousand twelve. Furthermore, in two thousand fourteen, he teamed up with producer DJ Premier to form the duo PRhyme, which has also released two albums, further solidifying his status in the hip hop community.