Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill is an iconic American hip hop group formed in 1988 in South Gate, California. The group is composed of B-Real, DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo. They are known for their fusion of Latin and hip hop influences and are considered pioneers in the West Coast rap scene.

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The band's self-titled debut album, "Cypress Hill", was released in 1991 and went on to achieve double-platinum status. Their second album, "Black Sunday", released in 1993, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum, bolstered by the success of the single "Insane in the Brain."

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Throughout their career, Cypress Hill has released nine studio albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide. They are noted for their advocacy of cannabis legalization and are often referred to as one of the main progenitors of West Coast rap and hip hop in the early 90s.

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Cypress Hill made history by being the first Latino American hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums. Their influence extends beyond music, as they have become cultural icons in the cannabis activism community. In 2019, they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing their legacy in the music industry.