Loon (rapper)
Amir Junaid Muhadith (born Chauncey Lamont Hawkins; June 20, 1975), better known by his stage name Loon, is an American former rapper. He is best known for his association with Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records; he guest appeared on the label-founder's 2002 singles "I Need a Girl (Part One)" and "I Need a Girl (Part Two)," which peaked at numbers two and four respectively on the Billboard Hot 100.
Loon | |
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| Birth name | Chauncey Lamont Hawkins |
| Also known as | Amir Junaid Muhadith |
| Born | June 20, 1975 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–2009 |
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| Formerly of | Harlem World |
| Children | 3 |
Prior, he formed the New York City-based hip hop group Harlem World in 1995, with whom he released one studio album—The Movement (1999)—to commercial success until their disbandment in 1999. Loon signed with Arista Records and later Bad Boy Records as a solo act that same year; he released his eponymous debut studio album (2003) to commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 despite mixed reviews. He departed from the label the following year due to his conversion to Islam, and released three independent albums until his retirement from recording altogether in 2009.