Location: | Long Beach, CA |
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Genre: | Gangsta Rap |
Keiwan Deshawn Spillman, born on January 16, 1980, in Long Beach, California, is a rapper known by his stage name Goldie Loc. He gained prominence as a member of Tha Eastsidaz alongside Snoop Dogg and Tray Deee.
Goldie Loc began his musical journey at the age of 13 and quickly rose to regional stardom even before completing high school. During the No Limit era, he collaborated with Snoop Dogg and achieved chart-topping success.
When Tha Eastsidaz was formed, featuring Goldie Loc and Tray Dee, their debut album achieved platinum certification. Their second album also achieved platinum status in due course.
However, while working on their third album, Tray Dee became involved in a shootout that resulted in his imprisonment. Subsequently, Goldie Loc took a break from the music industry.