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Bo$$, real name Lichelle Marie Laws, is an American rapper born in Detroit (Michigan) on September 12, 1969 and died in 2024. She began her musical career in the early 1990s after leaving university and moving to Los Angeles. She was spotted by DJ Quik, then signed by Russell Simmons on the Def Jam West label. In 1993, she released her only studio album, Born Gangstaz, produced by Def Jef among others. The album reached number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number 3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Her best-known single, "Deeper ", reached #65 on the Billboard Hot 100 (#1 on the rap charts) and received extensive airplay on MTV and urban radio. Bo$$ was one of the first female rappers to adopt a large-scale hardcore gangsta image and style, which brought her both media attention and controversy, particularly after it was revealed that certain aspects of her biography had been exaggerated for promotional purposes. Despite this, she remains a key figure in the female rap scene of the 1990s. Her career slowed down after her first album, although she continued to collaborate with other artists and appear on several projects. In the 2000s, she suffered serious health problems linked to kidney disease, and underwent a transplant. She died on March 11, 2024 at the age of 54.

Top tracks

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Deeper
BOSS
Hip-Hop's Most Haunted
03:59
Writer: J. Fortson - R. Samuels - Ricardo Royal - C. Reid / Composers: J. Fortson - R. Samuels - Ricardo Royal - C. Reid
16
I Don't Give A Fuck (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:53
Composers: Irene Moore - Lichelle Marie Laws - Michael Berrin - Richard Todd Ray
03
Comin' To Getcha (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:30
04
Mai Sista Izza Bitch (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:01
07
I-10 Connected
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
03:50
Writer: Chris Edwards
02
Raging Bull (Extended Mix)
ATB
Raging Bull
05:28
Writer: Boss and Swan - André Tanneberger / Composers: Boss and Swan - André Tanneberger
06
Drive By (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
04:01
12
Born Gangsta (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:22
09
2 To Da Head
BOSS
Dinosaur Beats
03:39
Writer: Erick Sermon - Irene Moore - Lichelle Marie Laws / Composers: Erick Sermon - Irene Moore - Lichelle Marie Laws
04
Run, Catch & Kill
BOSS
Mi Vida Loca
04:58
Composers: Sérgio Ricardo - Roger Tausz - Larry Pressley
01
Closer
BOSS
Closer
02:17
Writer: Phil The Beat - Charlott Boss / Composers: Phil The Beat
05
There They Go
BOSS
Texas Game Spitterz
04:25
01
Lay Low
BOSS
Lay Low
02:09
Writer: Tijs Michiel Verwest / Composers: Tijs Michiel Verwest - Erik Smaaland - Halvor Folstad - Dag Holtan-Hartwig - Mikkel Christiansen - Niklas Strandbraten
13
1-800-Body-Bags (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
00:35
10
Gotta Be A G
BOSS
Presents Jay' Ton Get It By The Ton
04:23
14
Diary Of A Mad Bitch
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:05
Composers: M Berrin - I. Moore - Todd Ray
01
La La La
BOSS
La La La
02:08
Writer: AL Hakam El Kaubaisy - Frobyisher Mbabazi - James John Napier - James Terence Murray - Jonathan Charles Coffer - Mustafa Armando Ibrahim Omer - Samuel Smith - Shahid Khan / Composers: AL Hakam El Kaubaisy - Frobyisher Mbabazi - James John Napier - James Terence Murray - Jonathan Charles Coffer - Mustafa Armando Ibrahim Omer - Samuel Smith - Shahid Khan
01
The One
BOSS
The One
03:07
Writer: Enrique Acosta / Composers: Enrique Acosta
01
Level Up
BOSS
Level Up (feat. Bone Thugs N Harmony & Do Or Die)
03:59
Composers: Boss - Bone Thugs N Harmony - Do or Die
05
WASTED
BOSS
President
01:50
Composers: Boss .wav
02
I'm the Dog (You're the Ball)
BOSS
Steel Box / I'm the Dog (You're the Ball)
02:08
Composers: Jonah Falco - Maxime Smadja
11
Natural Born Gangsta
BOSS
The Incredible Truth (Bonus Edition)
04:09
08
Livin' Loc'd (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:37
01
Success
BOSS
Success
03:06
Writer: Eustace Freeman / Composers: Eustace Freeman
01
Stand on my own (feat. Juneonnabeat)
BOSS
Stand on my own (feat. Juneonnabeat)
03:03
Composers: Angel Pacheco
01
Until We Die
Brynny
Until We Die
02:52
Writer: Adria Costa - Bryn Parkinson - Patrick Liegl - BOSS / Composers: Adria Costa - Bryn Parkinson - Patrick Liegl - BOSS
01
Afol pas
BOSS
Afol pas
03:10
Writer: Karim Damartin / Composers: Henrick Philéas

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  • Discography
Albums
President
℗ 2025 Boss.wav
31-07-2025
President
01
PRESIDENT
BOSS
President
01:59
Composers: Boss .wav
02
DIOR
BOSS
President
02:30
Composers: Boss .wav
03
CHAMPAIN
BOSS
President
01:53
Composers: Boss .wav
04
GREATEST OF ALL TIME
BOSS
President
02:26
Composers: Boss .wav
05
WASTED
BOSS
President
01:50
Composers: Boss .wav
06
GOOSEBUMPS
BOSS
President
02:27
Composers: Boss .wav
07
NAKHRE
BOSS
President
02:12
Composers: Boss .wav
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Fagnaðarerindi
Bæjarins BÖSStu
20-10-2023
Fagnaðarerindi
01
Hættaðglefsa
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
04:39
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
02
Poppkall
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
04:29
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
03
Gítarraul
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
02:40
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
04
Haust
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
03:58
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
05
Fréttir
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
08:29
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
06
Langanes
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
06:03
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
07
Múmín
BOSS
Fagnaðarerindi
06:09
Writer: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson / Composers: Þórður Sigurðarson - Mikael Máni Ásmundsson - Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson - Birkir Blær Ingólfsson
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Not Perfect Just Growing
℗ 2022 Straight Up Records
05-05-2022
Not Perfect Just Growing
01
INTRO NPJG
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
02:13
Writer: BOSS / Composers: Kubsy
02
FROOTY
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
02:59
Writer: BOSS / Composers: Deven Rasal
03
HARKEN
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
03:05
Writer: BOSS / Composers: Nxnja
04
FERVOUR
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
03:12
Writer: BOSS / Composers: Ultra
05
DOPE
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
03:14
Writer: BOSS / Composers: KingEF
06
RENEGE
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
03:17
Writer: BOSS / Composers: Gian
07
SUKH
BOSS
Not Perfect Just Growing
03:46
Writer: BOSS / Composers: luxofons
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DUALITY
2020 Vintage Music Label
07-09-2020
DUALITY
01
Permita-se (Allow yourself)
BOSS
DUALITY
03:18
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
02
Isolation
BOSS
DUALITY
06:40
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
03
Tears
BOSS
DUALITY
06:48
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
04
Warrior of Faith
BOSS
DUALITY
06:58
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
05
Duality
BOSS
DUALITY
09:07
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
06
Be the Light
BOSS
DUALITY
08:24
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
07
Inversion
BOSS
DUALITY
07:36
Composers: Thiago Melo Miranda
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Life of a Boss
℗ 2020 Doneeetrip
25-05-2020
Life of a Boss
01
My Life
BOSS
Life of a Boss
03:29
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
02
Run My Check Out
BOSS
Life of a Boss
04:14
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
03
Decision
BOSS
Life of a Boss
04:50
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
04
Trap Boss (feat. Big Trap)
BOSS
Life of a Boss
02:50
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
05
Trap Mood
BOSS
Life of a Boss
02:57
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
06
Shake 'Em Off
BOSS
Life of a Boss
04:18
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
07
Pull Up Pull Off
BOSS
Life of a Boss
03:39
Writer: Nathaniel Graham / Composers: Nathaniel Graham
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B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
2019 Clover Gz
03-10-2019
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
01
Intro
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
01:16
Writer: Chris Edwards
02
B.O.S.S.
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
05:11
Writer: Chris Edwards
03
Keep My Name out Ya Mouth
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
04:52
Writer: Chris Edwards
04
Drag 'em
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
04:56
Writer: Chris Edwards
05
Pay Me
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
03:41
Writer: Chris Edwards
06
Talking to You
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
04:47
Writer: Chris Edwards
07
I-10 Connected
BOSS
B.O.S.S. Built off Self Success
03:50
Writer: Chris Edwards
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Slow Out (live at the Residency)
℗ 2019 Ghosthall
06-05-2019
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
01
01000001 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
04:52
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
02
01000010 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
03:44
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
03
01000011 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
05:35
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
04
01000100 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
03:37
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
05
01000101 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
05:10
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
06
01000110 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
03:04
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
07
01000111 (live at the Residency)
BOSS
Slow Out (live at the Residency)
05:27
Writer: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss / Composers: Roland Vollenweider - Simon Boss
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Texas Tea
2018 CLOVER G LA FAMILIA
16-10-2018
Texas Tea
01
Intro
BOSS
Texas Tea
00:15
02
Texas Tea
BOSS
Texas Tea
04:48
03
Dog Ass
BOSS
Texas Tea
02:53
04
DJ Red Shout Out
BOSS
Texas Tea
00:23
05
Dedication
BOSS
Texas Tea
02:23
06
Been Around
BOSS
Texas Tea
04:48
07
Shout Out
BOSS
Texas Tea
00:04
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Defining Boss
℗ 2011 Flophouse Records
07-05-2012
Defining Boss
01
Finished Business
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:13
Composers: BOSS
02
Loafers
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:12
Composers: BOSS
03
Real Friends
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:58
Composers: BOSS
04
Some People
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:12
Composers: BOSS
05
No Fix
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:30
Composers: BOSS
06
Blinders
BOSS
Defining Boss
03:33
Composers: BOSS
07
One Day at a Time
BOSS
Defining Boss
04:38
Composers: BOSS
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Escape from Reality
(P) 2006 Alyon Ent.
01-01-2006
Escape from Reality
01
Soldiers Reunite Ii
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:30
02
4 My N8tives
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:11
03
Ok, Alright
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:09
04
Based On a True Story
BOSS
Escape from Reality
00:19
05
How We Do It On the Rez
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:45
06
Trigga Man Feat. Deekon
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:32
07
What's Really Good Feat. Junior
BOSS
Escape from Reality
04:20
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An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
2006 Wipeout Music
01-01-2006
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
01
If You Can I Can
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
04:07
Composers: Ludwig Böss
02
Everest
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
04:23
Composers: Ludwig Böss
03
The Runners
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
03:13
Composers: Ludwig Böss
04
My Name Is Fire
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
03:43
Composers: Ludwig Böss
05
Pristine
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
03:35
Composers: Ludwig Böss
06
Taste Of Iron
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
03:54
Composers: Ludwig Böss
07
Like The Sun
BOSS
An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
03:54
Composers: Ludwig Böss
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나르시즘/하루살이
℗ 1996 Danal Entertainment
01-07-1996
나르시즘/하루살이
01
동서양의 고뇌(Intro)
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
00:50
02
나르시즘
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
03:29
03
하루살이
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
03:23
04
사진속의 너(데보라의 눈물)
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
04:11
05
Kiss And Say Goodbye
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
03:35
06
그렇게 너는
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
03:26
07
여름 전설
BOSS
나르시즘/하루살이
04:02
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Mi Vida Loca
This Compilation ℗ 1994 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1994
Mi Vida Loca
01
Tales From The West Side
Proper Dos
Mi Vida Loca
03:47
Composers: Ernie Gonzalez - Frank Villareal
02
The Good Hit
Funkdoobiest
Mi Vida Loca
03:18
Composers: DJ Muggs - Jason Vasquez - Tyrone Pacheco - DJ Ralph
03
If Papes Come Home (With Baby Bam)
A Tribe Called Quest
Mi Vida Loca
04:17
Composers: Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad - John William Davis - P. Hall
04
Run, Catch & Kill
BOSS
Mi Vida Loca
04:58
Composers: Sérgio Ricardo - Roger Tausz - Larry Pressley
05
Scandalous
Psycho Realm
Mi Vida Loca
03:34
Composers: Jose Martinez - Gustavo Gonzales - Jack Gonzales - N. Vidal - E. Vidal
06
Crooked Is The Path
Shootyz Groove
Mi Vida Loca
04:06
Composers: Joan Baez - N. Ramirez - Jr. Rodriguez - M. Rodriguez
07
Hey D.J.
Lighter Shade Of Brown
Mi Vida Loca
03:59
Composers: Stephen Hague - Malcolm McLaren - Robert Anthony Gutierrez - Ronald J. Larkins - Bobby Bryan Ramirez - Larry Tyrone Price
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Born Gangstaz
℗ 1993 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1993
Born Gangstaz
01
Intro: A Call From Mom (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
00:47
02
Deeper
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:59
Composers: J. Fortson - R. Samuels - Ricardo Royal - C. Reid
03
Comin' To Getcha (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:30
04
Mai Sista Izza Bitch (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:01
05
Thelma & Louise (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
00:57
06
Drive By (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
04:01
07
Progress Of Elimination (Album Version)
BOSS
Born Gangstaz
03:12
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EPs
REDACTED (Remixes)
℗ 2026 PRP Entertainment
08-03-2026
REDACTED (Remixes)
01
REDACTED
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
02:49
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams
02
REDACTED (Acid Dreams Ver.)
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
03:20
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams
03
REDACTED (Da Traphouse Ver.)
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
02:39
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams
04
REDACTED (Neo City Ver.)
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
03:16
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams
05
REDACTED (Sad Girl Mood Ver.)
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
03:17
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams
06
REDACTED (1-800-BOSS Ver.)
BOSS
REDACTED (Remixes)
02:50
Writer: Kahlahni Williams / Composers: Kahlahni Williams