From Topping Charts To Truck Driver! How Coo Coo Cal Growth Was Stunted!

[@stuntedgrowthmusic]

My Projects was huge back then. 20 years later Coo Coo Cal is still remembered.

[@ericjohnson235]

Do Tracy Lee next

[@theapex8973]

Can we get EPMD?

[@mackvelly8899]

​@ericjohnson235 Tracey Lee became a lawyer so he actually didn't lose anything. He probably makes more money being a lawyer than a rapper.

[@VegasD702]

Oh that was him bruh? Okay now I know who he is

[@VegasD702]

​@@mackvelly8899that's dope... shit he can defend himself from the rap police now... 😂 nah but that's wassup

[@dakf660]

I’m glad the brotha is working and living his life instead of in prison or on the corner

[@bryandungee1029]

Fr tho… his story could have ended a whole helluva lot worse

[@wisconsinlonnie4143]

I’m born & raised in the 414. He’s a legend here still.

[@Jac735]

Midwest stand up!! Chicago native republic as well

[@lawrencebledsoe3686]

Thank you for giving my city a spotlight... Milwaukee (414) Forever!! The smile on my face is Extreme!!

[@onerhour]

I'm from and still live in Milwaukee. We were super Hyped that we finally had someone putting Milwaukee on the map. It was sad to see that career fizzle out, but Cal is still loved in the BREW City

[@T.h.e__T.r.u.t.h]

Grew up 1990-06 66th Silverspring right off Bobolink Milwaukee WI USA and I'll never forget one day 04ish me and my boy came across a cardboard box in a alley next to trash can stacked with over 70 coo coo cal walkin dead cd's best belive we snatched them up

[@robonrich6549]

From Milwaukee and I’m glad someone shed light on Cal. Really talented and a good dude 💯🫡

[@ashantitraylor7240]

I’m from Chicago, and I wholeheartedly disagree with your statement about the Midwest not having rappers and singers put on for their cities before Coo Coo Cal. What about R. Kelly? What about Twista? What about Do or Die? What about Crucial Conflict? Remember psychodrama? Bone Thugs-N-Harmony like come on don’t do us. 90s Midwest wrap was doing the thing too. That’s all I wanna say.

[@demetriusrousseau7919]

I'm from Chicago too. But, also don't forget Common Sense, RIP MC Breed &DFC , Top Authority and The Dayton Family.

[@itsmeezcornflakes5960]

Tech n9ne

[@dionthomas2969]

The Midwest music scene wasn't poppin like it was in the south are the west

[@musahmusah2745]

I think he meant specifically Milwaukee

[@cappbizzness4139]

As a mf from the mid west. I salute this comment.. We in our own world over here. They don't know!

[@Jonathanfifer00]

Regret and mistakes gotta be some of the worst things a man can ever experience in life

[@MrEOM41]

Man you ain't lying

[@rockfresh1993]

We human and only punks mope around about they're own choices

[@wintersouljah8437]

It really is

[@darrenp42019]

In my projects was my shit when I was in 7th grade when it came on rap city 😂😂

[@theveteran8546]

I was a freshman in high school when in my projects dropped we were listening to the blueprint but his song was on repeat on the radio he had a buzz fr

[@PTG833]

Driving trucks is a DAMN good JOB coo coo cal shouldn't be ashamed to drive trucks bro it's a better job than most

[@drastic6424]

Regardless of shortcomings- Coo Coo STILL a Legend🫡‼️ #414 #MKE #Milwaukee

[@scottwatters7746]

i literally was just listening to this yesterday 4-4-24 love this song

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

I remember Rap City use to play this record all the time.

[@SymplySyckNetwork]

Yo not only was I not expecting a Coo Coo Cal video but I damn sure did not expect to see the legend Julian St. Jox in the same video 😂 iykyk pause

[@shawneedee8236]

I swear I thought I imagined seeing him in this video. Coo Coo still got love from the Kil.

[@Authentic_Jarrette_4travels]

I just know noticed that now. I saw obsession too

[@SymplySyckNetwork]

@@Authentic_Jarrette_4travels word? I got to check this one more time 😆

[@Harper-ft3rk]

This song was introduced to me by my son “back in the day!!” and it FOREVER will remain with me as one of my most heartfelt ❤️ memories. I always lol when I look at the video thru the years and it makes me appreciate life more. Maybe Coo Coo Cal can do a “In the Projects” No. 2 follow-up? I would love to hear that. 👏. So sorry that the path his life went after the video was not good but happy to know now he’s a trucker and doing well!! 🙌

[@ricardored207]

I swore my projects came out before 2K stepped in but anyhow, I’m gonna make sure I add this to my playlist because that shit was tough‼️

[@davidjohnson36st]

Yea I remember summer of 99 them niggas was in Nap passing his ep out during the Circle City Classic I was off his music by 9/11

[@OGTOTHETHIRDPOWER]

That's my OG I still rock wit Cal good or bad I remember he had the city lit 💯

[@drastic6424]

💪🏽

[@gregwhite7852]

If you gon do him you should do one on the rapper "Bishop"! He had that song U kno U Ghetto back in the early 2000's.

[@joziequervoyo]

I remember that one too!

[@twizzum5]

My projects had BET playing that joint every 10 mins

[@tribeofwolves]

Do Lil Troy!

[@streetzsmartztv9364]

That's a good one

[@kingassyo6043]

2001 was a great time 😊

[@bbmnuwopp8433]

Gotta do Ray Cash too

[@russelladams7134]

Just Bumpin My Music. He was real dope.

[@Shomari_Supreme]

What happened to Ray?

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

@@Shomari_Supreme I think he is still in prison now

[@BronzeJfkay]

You read my mind on this one ❤

[@Smoke_PHAmily357]

I'm pretty sure nobody knows this but there's a whole rise and fall of coo coo cal documentary on tubi

[@onerhour]

Good lookin bro

[@Chuc_9600]

I remember getting blazed and watching this video on Hits From The Streets. 😂

[@guikatinskas]

when you see a OG rapper wearing a cab driver bluetooth headset, you know its over for him

[@eugenescott559]

Ray Cash “bumpin my music”

[@paulweeldreyer7457]

I loved that album, especially being from Milwaukee. It seemed like Coo Coo Cal might really put Milwaukee on the map (as he said he was). But then his life fell apart, and it's really sad. Hopefully he's found some happiness in his life.

[@yageshabazz3456]

The title reminds me of Thugnificent from Boondocks

[@Foreriverricky]

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE

[@thegreattreon0177]

Do Tha Dogg Pound, Flip Mode Squad, Def Squad, Killa Army, The Firm!

[@specialkaye3059]

Coo Coo Cal🙂. Good peeps. He was my neighbor on 22nd

[@teedavis2000]

Reaching out for an assist. Last week, someone told me Cal's dad, Ralph Bellamy Sr. died. His dad was my mom's last living brother.. I've been unable to get any details on funeral arrangements. I would like to travel to Milwaukee for his services just to pay my respect on behalf of his family from Waycross, Ga. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to pass my info to Calvin or his brother Ralph Jr. Please let me know if you get this massage. Thanks in advance "TEE" Davis

[@specialkaye3059]

@@teedavis2000 I can definitely connect you to Coo Coo Cal girlfriend. Yolanda. I'm on fb. Please look up Karen Bouldin. I have on a red blouse with a silver chain around my neck. You can send your phone number through messenger. I will pass on to Yolanda. Thank you🙂

[@cjgutta]

I had to stop the video a few times when that Dave Chappelle clip came up! Nice touch 😂 😂 😂

[@dionruffin3996]

I’m weak af y’all don’t miss anybody 😂😂😂

[@Historicutuber]

Yeah that song was straight fire !

[@Brazil144hopeful]

Yep i was in high school when this dropped

[@Cabrazzi]

Coo Coo is a great guy and invaluable friend of mine.

[@paulweeldreyer7457]

That's awesome

[@davehardenburg2924]

I don't really remember this cat stunted. Another excellent video with my friend peace and love from CT.

[@davehardenburg2924]

my friend*

[@damiangraves9794]

A-G-2-A-KE from of Milwaukee should be next..They on were on Rap-A-Lot records… Their album Mil-Ticket straight classic✌🏾✌🏾

[@alfredjones9548]

Still playing ▶️ it

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

True but this guy may not know about A-G-2-A-KE

[@alfredjones9548]

@@freestateofgrizzy1937 I still bump they 💿

[@onerhour]

Baby Drew all day. Mr.Do It To Dearh. Kicked it with them a bunch back in the day, a girl unused to be close to was hollering at Do It To Drath back then.n

[@razalees]

Have you done crucial conflict yet? Smoking on hey HEEEEYYYY IN DA MIDDLE OF THE BAAAARN

[@paulweeldreyer7457]

Great jam

[@carsondouglas8600]

They don't call him "coo coo cal" for no reason 😆

[@richlucas555]

This song has been on my Playlist since before Spotify was a thing...🤷🏿‍♂️

[@jeffertonalive8536]

I'd rather be a Truck Driver than a Rapper. Especially nowadays, They get shot more than soldiers in an active war

[@user-TM59]

I agree, 💯👍🏾.

[@amberwoods1137]

You need to do Do or Die stunted growth. 4 real. That one shoulda been done hella long ago. Lol

[@2KGbaby]

"They shoulda never gave you n***** money!"😂 Chappelle Show classic.💯

[@branonharrison574]

You should do one on big krit

[@gudagadd2143]

Big upz to Coo coo cal >>How does it feel to ya.... was my shit ..gud to see you alive fam fuk the fame and money that song change lifes !!

[@tribeofwolves]

Oh! And the City Girls

[@mariogilbert4260]

Milwaukee Detroit Tampa Chicago Columbus OH LA Miami Memphis doesn't matter; When the "opportunities" to come where you can leave and see there's MORE of LIFE outside of " my projects" and yet(for some STRANGE apparent reason) you want to stay loyal to "my projects" and be cool with it, Boggles my mind sometimes especially with Brothas weather they rap or not. Boosie infamously said that MOMENT he got big.... he straight LEFT not only his or "my projects" He LEFT baton Rouge ALL TOGETHER.... Smart Man P.S. Never heard of the song

[@twin78]

What's crazy is that I have cousin(s) in Milwaukee, that were nice, on the underground, but didn't blow up. Coo Coo Cal was supposed to hold the torch & put on for the 414, but that didn't happened. At least Milwaukee's got Lakeyah, but like others, she relocated to Atlanta & (sort of) blew up

[@seanlamar29]

Yall remember a singer from there named bj he had a song called body language

[@zionel6555]

Had to look this song up because didn't remember it being from Jersey

[@timbickerstaff9437]

Bro not sure if you've done one this artist yet but if not... what happened to Drama...rap artist from Georgia who made 1 hit called left right left...I remember bumping that right along with my projects lol

[@MichellePatterson-tg6tb]

You just reminded me. 'Bout to look up Drama. I remember the disc I had.😮😅

[@GETROBDTV]

@stuntedgrowthmusic I don't recall seeing it but if you didn't, do one for Da Youngstaz

[@alexhoward1516]

Yes I remember this song wow

[@thecriminaluniversity3833]

At least that man was able to transition to a successful career in truck driving. Music and fame don't last forever. Glad to see he was smart enough to get his CDL and find another way to generate income

[@GetReady013]

Do one on the rappers Drama and Miracle

[@latoddrickgardner3407]

Truck drivers get more money then rappers honestly

[@Gameboytri77a]

Make one on Lil’ Mo who made “what would I do without you” w/Ja Rule & “4 Ever” w/Fabolous

[@wintersouljah8437]

Put it on me- Ja Rule ft Lil Mo

[@theheroinu]

Do a Stunt Growth on Saigon.

[@HeyJones-ph7hv]

Him driving trucks he probably making more money then rapping

[@lavoeco3885]

Do Drag On and Archie Eversole

[@GetReady013]

I think he did one on Drag-On

[@lavoeco3885]

@@GetReady013 say word

[@andresciahooten9598]

You need to a video on Mya and Aaliyah

[@Kjp1541]

Stunted Growth on Koffee Brown

[@Nikkyeshiva83]

This dude was in his 30s when he got on and still managed to mess it up? Talk about stunted growth. And how did he get a CDL with all those DUI arrests?

[@prince3030]

How did he get a job 😂 he good if it was over 10 years, though

[@076Tay]

A-G-2-A-KE from Milwaukee was signed to Rap-A-Lot & was out before Coo Coo Cal.

[@jackfrost9151]

True, but they didn't sell nationally. At that time J Prince was focused on wrapping up promotion on Scareface's "Untouchable" album and begin promotion on his "My Homies" LP. It was just bad timing. But I f$#Ks wit 88 key and G.

[@EricWilkins-uh8rm]

You should do one on julez Santana 🙏

[@onerhour]

What yall know about BABY DREW, A G TO A KEY, Do it To Death. Milwaukee was poppin on its own back then. I still bump that Baby Drew and Pimp C

[@BigUncZone8]

Dope fiends Need they’re own Jails they Need rehabilitation jails just for Drug Addicts

[@dionthomas2969]

Agree

[@Domazsakalauskas]

I remember Coo Coo Cal like it was yesterday. I was about 13 when it dropped I'm like who's this??! This song is fuego! Never forgotten. How does it feel to ya was also hot. But you be buggin. Midwest was on fire too. Common, Twista, do or die, R-kelly, Bone thugs, Da brat, Nelly just came out with country grammer. Naw midwest was coming off age.

[@paulweeldreyer7457]

Lupe Fiasco too

[@kayvee5286]

Hottest Midwest artist if his era? Nelly rings a bell.. probly the only reason people were even looking in at places like Milwaukee in the first place.

[@vittiriowashington5211]

:29 Julian St. Cox 😂

[@duvalt87]

I always wondered what happened to him

[@ChrisHtown]

414!!! 🙌🏾

[@BreakFiend2025]

This was on coo coo cals third album

[@kruthers29]

Can you do Craig Mack?

[@humantotemvultureyehyenach7935]

Burning ya bottom lip means he was smoking crack 🤨💯 not snorting lines smh bless his soul🙏🏾👍🏾

[@LayeredEgo]

Thinking of buying a old school just to bang old school rap.

[@humantotemvultureyehyenach7935]

Damn prison multiple times 🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 SMH agent 😮

[@machostackaveli]

Czar Nok would be a good one

[@BigUncZone8]

And he wasn’t from the Projects lol

[@freestateofgrizzy1937]

Not at all he grew up in middle class home

[@seanlamar29]

So whos the biggest up and coming rapper from Milwaukee now?

[@dionthomas2969]

Gotta be one of those drill rappers

[@gideoninc8687]

Man the Midwest bad had way more successful rappers before him. Twista, bone thugs, common, do or die, you trippin on this

[@prince3030]

Not Milwaukee

[@PlatPodMediaCEOSean]

The 00s had a golden era???

[@twizzum5]

Hell yeah

[@PlatPodMediaCEOSean]

@@twizzum5 more like mud era

[@BreakFiend2025]

Walking Dead was his second album. Game was his first

[@maroon9273]

do or die growth stunt in the 00s?

[@dameyonealons7085]

They said he was dead! TF

[@brandonmuse5532]

This is sad. He was his own worst enemy. I need to learn from this.

[@lanceconcha9646]

IN MY POCKET!!!

[@poohlee2879]

414

[@willcottrell6394]

Coo Coo Cal is better than Jay Z

[@michaeltaylor9033]

Rads mass or Keith Murray

[@michaeltaylor9033]

Rass kass

[@THEBLACKANARCHIST]

So dude has many DUIS but still a truck driver SMH

[@lanceconcha9646]

I remember seeing him on rap city the basement..he couldn't even freestyle!!!

[@StLaRok]

I think the best he could’ve done was stayed away from drugs, distanced himself from the streets, and flipped his money into other investments and business ventures. He would’ve been a one hit wonder either way. No disrespect to him, but we’ve seen it happen a million times.

[@allenlavine1351]

Why rap is the only music with a age Capp to come up I understand it for back in the days when labels had to build up a rapper and all that now most get a deal with millions sold why you don’t hear about a new rapper that’s 40

[@mackvelly8899]

It definitely was hard to get on back then which made more rappers to appreciate it when they got on.

[@AfricaGeo]

Two Chains was almost 40 when he blew up

[@mackvelly8899]

@@AfricaGeo To be fair, 2 Chainz was already in the industry under the name Tity Boi. After he rebranded himself, he still had to pay Luda a percentage of his first couple albums. It worked out well for him.

[@bernardthomas4461]

Subject matter, age supposed bring knowledge. If 40+ rapper want’s to maintain rap about grown things. Investment, bills, economic growth etc.

[@kruthers29]

Rhymefest

[@officialonyxobsidian]

Who Who Cal?

[@moniqueagnew3516]

PRAISE GOD REPENT HELL IS HOT AND ETERNAL FOR THE WAGES OF SIÑ IS DEATH JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND COMING BACK AGAIN SOON BLESSINGS PEACE HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD AMEN

[@shkluck8581]

Gatekeeper culture is real here