Terrell Davis, better known by the stage name Ralo, is an American rapper. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he first gained recognition following the release of his 2015 single, "Can't Lie" (featuring Future).[2] He signed with Birdman's Cash Money Records and Young Scooter's Black Migo Gang in 2016, which entered a joint venture with Gucci Mane's short-lived Interscope Records imprint, 1017 Eskimo Records the following year.[3][4][5]
Ralo | |
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| Birth name | Terrell Davis |
| Also known as | Ralo Stylz[1] |
| Born | February 12, 1995 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | www |
Spin magazine placed the song at number 65 on its "Every Future Song of 2015, Ranked" list.[6] In 2015, Ralo released the mixtapes Famerican Gangster and Diary of the Streets.[7][8]
Personal life
editRalo is from Atlanta, Georgia.[9][10][11] He practices Islam.[12]
Legal issues
editIn 2018, two private jets traced back to Ralo were searched by the police and found to contain 964 pounds of marijuana (worth $1,840,000, according to prosecutors), illegal at the state and federal level in Georgia.[13] This would lead to him being arrested in April 2018 for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute at least a kilogram of marijuana.[14] Additionally, Ralo's record label, Famerica Records, was alleged of a being a front business for the gang "Famerica" with Ralo claimed as the leader, so Ralo was also charged with money laundering and racketeering.[13][14] Ralo owned an apartment complex, which he referred to as "Lil Pakistan" and it was raided by police following the arrest.[15] When Ralo was first arrested, he was denied bond because the judge believed he was still running a drug empire behind bars.[16] In July 2020, Ralo would successfully appeal this and he posted a $250,000 bond, before it was revoked in December after the judge found out Ralo was using his Apple Watch to arrange drug deals during his time in jail.[17][18] Ralo refused to testify in court,[19] but in March 2022, he was sentenced to 97 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to multiple charges.[14][20] His sentenced was reduced to 20 months due to serving 4 years in jail, having good behavior, and 1 year of his sentence being replaced by time in a halfway house.[21][22] He was released in November of 2023.[22]
Discography
editMixtapes
edit| Title | Details |
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| Famerican Gangster[7] |
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| Diary of the Streets[8] |
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| The Dream Team[23] (with Young Scooter) |
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| Diary of the Streets II[24] |
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| Famerican Gangster II |
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| Ralo Laflare (with Gucci Mane) |
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| Plugged In With The Cartel |
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| Diary of the Streets III |
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| 12 Can't Stop Sh*t |
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| Conspiracy |
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| Free Ralo |
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| Political Prisoner |
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| 97 Months |
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References
edit- ^ "Pull Up (feat. Jacquees, JSOUL, Ralo Stylz, Derez Lenard & Birdman) - Single by Rich Gang". iTunes. 3 June 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ "Ralo Talks About His Ties With Future & His Current Single Can't Lie". Hot 107.9. May 30, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ https://www.vladtv.com/article/243943/ralo-reportedly-arrested-after-having-1-million-in-marijuana-on-private
- ^ "Ralo Reveals The Biggest Advice He Received From Young Scooter and Future". DJ Smallz Eyes 2 YouTube channel. September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Atlanta's Ralo Brings The Heat With His EP Diary Of The Streets II". The Fader. August 29, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Every Future Song of 2015, Ranked". Spin. December 18, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
- ^ a b "Mixtape Release Dates: Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa, Young Buck, Raz Simone". HipHopDX. April 6, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Diary of the Streets by Ralo". iTunes. 26 November 2015. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Ralo Speaks on Living in Atlanta's Drug-Infested Neighborhood, the Bluff". 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Ralo Made $12 Million by Selling Drugs, but Rap Pays Him Freedom (Interview)". 24 November 2018.
- ^ "Unapologetic :: Atlanta's Ralo Talks About Escaping the Bluff & Internet Haters". 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Ralo Teams with Future and Premieres "My Brothers"". Noisey. August 16, 2016. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
- ^ a b "Feds: Rapper Ralo trafficked up to $2 million in marijuana to Georgia". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2018-04-20. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ a b c "Ralo Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison On Marijuana And Firearm Charges". Yahoo Entertainment. 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Massive raid on apartment building tied to arrest of local rapper, sources say". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. 2018-04-18. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Ralo denied bond because judge thinks he's still running drug empire behind bars". 11Alive.com. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ Butler, Rhett (2020-07-09). "Ralo Granted $250,000 Bond on Federal Drug Case - The Source". Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ Woods, Aleia WoodsAleia (2020-12-21). "Judge Revokes Ralo's Bond After He Made Drug Deals in Prison Using an Apple Watch". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ Fisher, Caroline (2024-01-03). "Ralo Would "Rather Die" Than Testify Like Young Thug's YSL Co-Founder". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Ralo Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison—Why His Team Believes a 2023 Release Could Happen". Complex. June 2, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Marie, Erika (2022-06-02). "Ralo Sentenced To 8 Years In Federal Prison: "We Need Prayer"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ a b Mckinney, Jessica. ""I'm On Godly Time": Ralo's First Week Out Of Prison". Complex. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "The Dream Team by Ralo & Young Scooter". iTunes. 29 July 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "Diary of the Streets II by Ralo". iTunes. 30 August 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.