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Anthony Johnson better known by his stage name Slim Da Mobster is a Los Angeles-based rapper and was signed under Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records and G-Unit Records he was later moved from G-Unit to G-Unit West. He is currently working on Dr. Dre's third studio album, Detox. He is known as Dr. Dre's new protegé. He is currently also working on his debut Aftermath Entertainment studio album. He's managed by John Monopoly who ushered in Kanye Wests rapping career. His influence includes gangsta rap from LA, The D.O.C and The Notorious B.I.G. He took his rap name from notorious pimp Fillmore Slim and from being in the trap having the mindset of a Mobster.

Slim da Mobster grew up all over from South Central and Corpus Christi, Texas.[6] In February 2008 he was featured on a Hussein Fatal mixtape.[7] He solicited demos to Dr. Dre in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with Aftermath Entertainment.[7] Later in 2008 Dr.Dre asked Eminem and 50 Cent would they be interested in a joint venture to sign Slim da Mobster and towards the end off 2008 he was now signed to Aftermath/Shady/G-Unit. The first rapper to ever sign for the three labels, Since then he has had featured music on 50 Cents official website. He released his first track to the internet titled "Mutha Fuckin Streets" which features Glasses Malone and is produced by Dr. Dre which introduced Slim da Mobster to the masses. They shot a street music video for the track.[7]
[edit] 2009-2010: Detox and debut album

Detox is set to solidify Slims career as The Chronic did with Snoop Dogg and 2001 did with Eminem.[4] As of Late 2010 he is focused on getting Dr. Dre's Detox which he is heavily featured on finished.[5] He wrote 70% of Detox including the lead single Kush.[8] Slim announced in December 2010 he will release a new freestyle every Friday in a program titled "Freestyle Fridays" with the first being his freestyle to "Kush".[9]

According to Slim Detox and his debut album will have similar elements but totally different feels to them.[8] He stated that Dr. Dre will be featured on it and will "feel like an N.W.A album."[8] Artists he wishes to work with on his debut album include will.i.am, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, T-Pain, The Game, Bishop Lamont and Tyrese and will only include Dre beats.[6] The album will be turned in to label executives by June 2011.[10] Rumors began to spread that Slim left both Shady Records and G-Unit Records, the rumors were later found false by Dr.Dre's offical aftermath entertainment website witch confirmed Slim was still signed to all three labels.[11] In 2011 Slim was moved from G-Unit Records to G-Unit West by 50 Cent which was confirmed by G-Unit West CEO Spider Loc.[12]
[edit] Personal life

He claimed to have been "stabbed, shot, robbed, kidnapped and was a member of the Crips" during his life on the streets.[5] His uncle is famed former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.[13]
[edit] Discography

Studio albums

2011: The Movie [4]

Mixtapes

2009: Project Monster (Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid)
2010: Safe Zone (Hosted by DJ Clue)[5]
2011: WarMusic