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G. Dep
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| Birth name | Trevell Gerald Coleman |
| Also known as | Ghetto Deputy |
| Born | November 19, 1974 |
| Origin | Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Bad Boy, Famous Records |
| Associated acts | Loon, Diddy, Shyne, Black Rob, Styles P, Craig Mack |
Trevell Gerald Coleman (born November 19, 1974), better known by his stage name G. Dep (which stands for "Ghetto Deputy "), is an American rapper from Harlem, New York City. He joined Bad Boy Records in 1998 and released his debut album Child of the Ghetto in 2001. He released his second album Ghetto Legend on September 7, 2010 with Famous Records.
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Early life
Trevell Coleman was born on November 19, 1974. He was raised by his grandmother in the James Weldon Johnson Housing Projects.
Music career
His rap career started with the label Tape Kingz, releasing two 12" singles in 1996 and 1997. After meeting with Sean Combs in 1998, G. Dep was signed to a $350,000, five-album deal with Bad Boy Records. In the next year, he appeared on two songs on Black Rob's 1999 debut album Life Story. G. Dep released his debut solo album Child of the Ghetto in 2001. Child of the Ghetto peaked at #106 on Billboard 200 and #23 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Single "Special Delivery" from the album peaked at #59 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and #3 on Hot Rap Singles.
G. Dep was subsequently dropped from Bad Boy Records. G. Dep and Loon released independent album Bad Boy in 2007. He released his second album Ghetto Legend on September 7, 2010 with Famous Records.
Personal life
Coleman stated in an interview that he has been convicted of robbery and served time in Rikers Island. Coleman's criminal record includes arrests for burglary and grand larceny more than 25 times since 2003.
Coleman is currently married to Laticia Evans Coleman. The two have been married for six years now and have exchanged vows at Elmira Correctional Facility. Coleman's wife is also a Hip-Hop artist whose rap moniker is Hustle Bunny. The two met in 1999 and both were previously married. The two have five grandchildren.
Discography
- Child of the Ghetto (2001)
- Ghetto Legend (2010)
