Bad News Brown
Paul Frappier (May 8, 1977 – February 11, 2011) was a Canadian entertainer, musician, and rapper better known by his stage name, Bad News Brown. He was of Haitian descent. Bad News Brown was found murdered in an alley near the Lachine Canal in Montreal on February 11, 2011.[1] The feature movie BumRush, featuring Brown in a leading role, premiered posthumously on April 1, 2011.
Bad News Brown | |
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 Bad News Brown in Montreal, 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Frappier |
| Also known as | Briz Brown |
| Born | May 8, 1977 Haiti |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Died | February 11, 2011 (aged 33) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Hip hop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, harmonica player |
| Instruments | Vocals, harmonica |
| Years active | 2001–2011 |
| Labels | Trilateral Entertainment Inc. |
| Website | badnewsbrown |
Frappier's stage name comes from the name of his childhood favourite WWF wrestler, Allen Coage (nicknamed Bad News Brown).
Discography
Albums
Bad News Brown released 1 studio album before his death:
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Born 2 Sin |
Singles
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Soul Clap |
| 2009 | Touch Her Body |
| 2009 | Born 2 Sin |
Mixtapes
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 2009 | G'd Up From the Street Up |
Bad News Brown Media
After show in Saskatchewan, late '80s
References
- ↑ "Montreal rapper Bad News Brown murdered – Police". Toronto Sun, February 12, 2011