Bad News Brown
Canadian hip hop singer/rapper (1977–2011)
Paul Frappier (May 8, 1977 – February 11, 2011) was a Canadian entertainer, musician, and rapper better known by his stage name, Bad News Brown. He was of Haitian descent. Bad News Brown was found murdered in an alley near the Lachine Canal in Montreal on February 11, 2011.[1] The feature movie BumRush, featuring Brown in a leading role, premiered posthumously on April 1, 2011.
Bad News Brown | |
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 Bad News Brown in Montreal, 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Frappier |
| Also known as | Briz Brown |
| Born | May 8, 1977 Haiti |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | February 11, 2011 (aged 33) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Hip hop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, harmonica player |
| Instruments | Vocals, harmonica |
| Years active | 2001–2011 |
| Labels | Trilateral Entertainment Inc. |
| Website | badnewsbrown |
Frappier's stage name comes from the name of his childhood favourite WWF wrestler, Allen Coage (nicknamed Bad News Brown).
Discography
changeAlbums
changeBad News Brown released 1 studio album before his death:
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Born 2 Sin |
Singles
change| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Soul Clap |
| 2009 | Touch Her Body |
| 2009 | Born 2 Sin |
Mixtapes
change| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2009 | G'd Up From the Street Up |
References
change- ↑ "Montreal rapper Bad News Brown murdered – Police". Toronto Sun, February 12, 2011
Other websites
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