Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper and actor. He is a founding member of the rap group the Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released twenty-eight studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album In a Major Way opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single “Tell Me When to Go”, which was produced by Lil Jon.
Associated Acts
The Click Mt. Westmore Celly Cel G-Eazy Keak da Sneak Lil Jon Rick Rock Spice 1 Turf Talk T-Pain
Birth Name
Earl Tywone Stevens
Children
2, including Earl Jr.
Genres
Hip hop hyphy
Occupations
Rapper songwriter actor
Website
Years Active
1986 present
Name
E-40
Nationality
United States of America