Biography
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is a hip hop group formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1991. The original lineup featured rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. In 1994, Eazy-E of N.W.A signed them to Ruthless Records, leading to the release of their debut EP, Creepin on ah Come Up, which included the hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bone."
Their second album, E. 1999 Eternal, came out in 1995 and featured popular tracks like "1st of tha Month" and "Tha Crossroads." The latter, a tribute to the late Eazy-E, won a Grammy in 1997. The group’s third album, The Art of War, was released in 1997.
In 2000, BTNHResurrection went platinum within a month, while their 2002 album Thug World Order saw more modest sales and promotion. Following a hiatus, they independently released their sixth studio album, Thug Stories, before returning in 2007 with Strength & Loyalty, released under Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony officially came back with Uni-5: The World's Enemy in 2010, released through their own label BTNH Worldwide, with Warner Bros. handling distribution. In April 2011, longtime members Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone left the group amid internal conflicts. Despite rumors of a breakup, Flesh-n-Bone confirmed that a new album featuring himself, Layzie, and Bizzy was forthcoming. Meanwhile, Krayzie and Wish are collaborating with emerging artists on their label, The Life Ent.
