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M.O.P.

Eric Murray, who goes by Billy Danze, and Jamal Grinnage, who uses the name Lil' Fame, are American rappers who grew up in Brooklyn, New York and formed a hip-hop group called M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) in 1992. They performed locally and worked with other rap artists before releasing their debut album 'To the Death' in 1994. They have had nine releases on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart including three that reached the top 20: 'Firing Squad' (1996) went to number 12, 'First Family 4 Life' (1998) number 14 and 'Warriorz' (2000) number five. 'Foundation' (2009) peaked at number 20 on the Top Rap Albums Chart. They have released mixtapes and albums sometimes using the names Marxmen Cinema and Mash Out Posse. Their most recent release was an EP titled 'Street Certified' in 2014 with Maino, Mobb Deep and Busta Rhymes.