E-40

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Earl Stevens (born November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, California) best known by his stage name E-40, is a Bay Area rapper. <p>After a talent show at Grambling State University, E-40 and his cousin B-Legit decided to attempt a career in rap. They moved back to Vallejo and teamed up with D-Shot, E-40's brother, to form the group Most Valuable Players. E-40's gospel singing uncle (see "I got the game from my Uncle Saint Charles") helped them put out the record. E-40 says "Ughh" in many of his songs. E-40's sister, Suga T, was then added to the group to form The Click.<p>The "40" in "E-40" was chosen by Earl as a reference to "40s" - 40 ounce bottles of malt liquor. The "E" was simply derived from Earl's first name. His mother gave him this idea. <p>After the release of The Click's first album, Down and Dirty , E-40's local solo debut was released. E-40 then gained statewide recognition&#91;citation needed&#93; with his early EP. <p>E-40 has released over ten albums, including those with The Click. He...