Born Cedric Leejuan Tuck, the Southern-made rapper known as “Big Tuck” paved the way for other Dallas artists, releasing over 64 mix tapes. His success did not come without hardship. Growing up in a tough neighborhood and spending a year living out of his car, the University of Arkansas graduate had his fair share of struggles. Perhaps those struggles are what motivated Big Tuck to become the talented artist he is today, schooling other up and coming artists how to beat the game and be successful in the industry.
Defeating his circumstances, his life soon flipped in another direction once under the wing of T-Town Music. As a member of the Dallas home-grown rap group, DSR (Dirty South Ridaz) with T-Town Music, Big Tuck released “Purple Hulk” in 2004, which caught the eyes and ears of Universal Records, who quickly signed the underground phenomenon. Soon the D-Town rapper released “Tha Absolute Truth”, with lead single “Tussle,” becoming a top club anthem encouraging others to overcome struggles in life much like his own. Later, “Not a Stain on Me” was released, leaving his own mark on the hip-hop industry