Celly Cel, born Marcellus McCarver in Vallejo, California, is a distinguished rapper and hip-hop producer renowned for his hardcore gangsta rap lyrics. Discovered by E-40 and B-Legit, his underground success contributed to E-40's label securing a major deal with Jive Records. His hit single "It's Goin' Down" propelled his albums to notable positions on the Billboard charts, including #4 and #13 on the Top 100 Hip Hop/R&B charts, and #26 on the Billboard Top 200. Celly Cel's music has been featured in the film "Dangerous Ground" starring Ice Cube and the video game NBA 2K7. He also participated in the acclaimed AIDS awareness compilation "America Is Dying Slowly" alongside artists like Wu-Tang Clan and Common. Nominated for Best Rapper at the Bay Area Music Awards alongside 2Pac and E-40, Celly Cel continues to influence the hip-hop scene with his authentic storytelling and dynamic collaborations. ([cellycelworld.com](https://cellycelworld.com/bio?utm_source=openai))