B-Real

B-Real, born Louis Mario Freese on June 2, 1970, is an American rapper known for his role as one of the lead rappers in the hip hop group Cypress Hill since 1991. Alongside Sen Dog, he has contributed to the success of the group with their iconic hits. B-Real has also been involved in various other musical projects, including the rap metal band Kush (2000–2002), the hip hop supergroup Serial Killers (2013–present), and the rap rock supergroup Prophets of Rage (2016–2019). In addition to his group work, he has released solo mixtapes and two solo albums: Smoke n Mirrors (2009) and Tell You Something (2020). Born in Los Angeles to a Mexican father and Cuban mother, B-Real grew up in South Gate, California, and later Bell, California. At the age of 17, he survived a gunshot wound.