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Duran Copeland (born September 1, 1987) better known by his stage name Ransom Dollars, is a rapper, songwriter, and actor. He is also the founder of the hip-hop group HardBody Inc, commonly known as HardBody.
”’Biography”’
Ransom Dollars was born in Dillon , South Carolina moved to Raleigh N.C. He went to school at Clayton High School, where he would meet his long time friends Spokes and Jimmy (C.E.O) Of IceMan Ent. He began his musical career in the mid 1990s, rapping alongside Drezion, and his brother Yaki in a group called BloodSport. The group dissolved after Yaki got locked up in 2001 and Drezion going solo in 2003. However, Dollars continued to rap, and he eventually was introduced to Agallah Son Bishop by Jimmy, who was so impressed with his skills that Biggie introduced him to PurpleCity.
”’Early career”’
Ransom Dollars started HardBody Inc label, releasing his first solo mixtape, Carolina State Of Mind, in July 2005. The mixtape featured songs like ‘CrackCity HardBody’ and ‘Real Niggaz,’ featuring Tom Gist(Dipset). Ransom Dollars achieved notoriety for his 2005 release.
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