He has been rapping for over 12years since he was the age of 11. His musical influences as he was growing up included such artists as Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Rakim and Redman.

He has had major underground success hits, with such tracks as of “Respect”, “Dope Jobs Homeliss”, “The Well Known Asshole” and many more. With such underground succes he has been signed to Eminem’s new label, Shady Records under Interscope. He has had recent guest appearances on such albums as D12’s “Devils Night” and on DJ Butter’s 2nd mix tape “Shit Happens”. Obie Trice’s 1st album will be dropping in the summer of 2002, being produced by Moss, DJ Head, Kon Artist, Alchemist, Rush (Royce Da 5’9”s producer), Dr. Dre, and Eminem.

Facts:
Favorite Movie: Boyz in da Hood
Obie Trice was born in Detroit, Michigan
Was first with No Airplay Records, then with Certified Records, and is now with Shady Records.
He has released two singles, 'The Well Known Asshole', which is no longer available, and 'Mr.Trice/Respect' which you can buy at UGHH.Com
Appeared on D12's LP, 'Devils Night', which he freestyled on Track #15
Appears on DJ Butter's Shit Happens on two tracks
Will be on a track on the upcoming 'Lyricist Lounge V.3'
Obie will be scheduled to appear on Paradime's new album
Expect his album to be released in the year 2002
On Gimme My Dat Back, 'Dat' means Digital Audio Tape

Props to Obie World & Obie.org