Anthony Johnson[1] better known by his stage name Slim the Mobster, is an American rapper. He signed with Gang Module Records. Slim The Mobster was known as Dr. Dre's protégé.[2] Johnson's manager is John Monopoly, who ushered in Kanye West's rapping career.[3] His influence includes gangsta rap acts like The D.O.C and The Notorious B.I.G.[4][5] He took his rap name from notorious pimpFillmore Slim and from having the mindset of a Mobster.[4][5]
In February 2008, he was featured on a Hussein Fatal mixtape.[4] He delivered demos to Dr. Dre in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with Aftermath Entertainment. Dr Dre asked Eminem and 50 Cent who agreed to sign Slim as a joint venture, officially signing him to Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Records.[4][6]
2009-2010: Working on Dr. Dre's Detox and debut album
Slim The Mobster started to work on Dr. Dre's Detox in 2009, including the single, "Kush".
2011: Slim The Mobster presents War Music
His first album was War Music, powered by Crooks & Castles. War Music features ten original tracks including "Whose House?", "What Goes Up", and "Back Against the Wall". In addition to rhymes from Slim, guest work came from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy, Nikki Grier and more. The street album features production from Dr. Dre, Jake One, Nottz, Bink, Sid Roams, and Siege Monstracity. The album is executive produced by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sha Money XL and was originally hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.
He claimed to have been "stabbed, shot, robbed, kidnapped and was a member of the Crips street gang" during his life on the streets.[4] His uncle is former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.[7]
