E-40

Biography

Earl Tywone Stevens, who uses the stage name E-40, is a West Coast hip hop and hyphy rapper, record label founder, and group member. His career spans over 30 years and includes 27 solo albums, 7 collaborative albums, and work with artists like Too $hort and B-Legit. E-40 is known for his expressive flow and is considered a pioneer of the hyphy movement. He established his own Bay Area empire before signing with a major label, selling his own tapes independently.