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Bizarre

Born 05 July 1976.

US rapper, D12 member

Biography

Rufus Arthur Johnson, better known as Bizarre (born in Detroit, Michigan on July 5, 1976 , is an American recording artist, best known for his work with Detroit hip-hop group, D12. More recently Rufus Johnson was featured on season 3 of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club.

He has appeared in many magazines including Rolling Stone and The Source.

An interview stating that Bizarre was interested in helping up and coming artists was played on the Tim Westwood show on BBC Radio 1 in January 2008. Subsequently Bizarre featured heavily on the single "Who the Fuck are You" with UK rapper SamuelVictor. When the track was premiered on BBC Radio 1 on September 11 2008 the DJ and Producer recounted the story and said that it was the first time that a UK rapper had worked with Bizarre or D-12, discounting their work with Gorillaz, as only D-12 rapped on the track.

He claims to be from the Northwest section of Detroit, near the intersection of 7 Mile Rd. and Stout St.

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Blue Cheese & Coney Island 2007
Hanni Cap Circus 2005
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Performer E.S. Posthumus Rise to Glory (feat. DJ Quik & Bizarre) (2005)
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