B-Real

Louis Freese, also known as B-Real, was born in South Gate, California. Freese first gained recognition as the main rapper of the group Cypress Hill, making his debut on its self-titled first album in 1991. Cypress Hill made a significant mark on the music scene as one of the first successful Latin rap groups. Like the other members of the band, B-Real started a solo career, and his debut solo album, Smoke and Mirrors, came out in 2009.