Uncle Murda

Uncle Murda, born Leonard Carl Grant, is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, who has been active in the hip-hop scene since the mid-2000s. He built his early career on the strength of gritty street narratives and a distinctive, aggressive delivery, signing with Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records before later joining 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records. His music is rooted firmly in East Coast rap tradition, drawing on Brooklyn’s hard-edged storytelling style rather than chasing radio-friendly pop crossovers.

Uncle Murda is best known for his recurring «Rap Up» series, an annual track and video in which he recaps the year’s biggest news stories, celebrity scandals, and urban events with blunt, often controversial commentary. The series, which he has released consistently for over a decade, has become something of an underground institution, generating both praise for its wit and backlash for its willingness to mock public figures and tragedies alike. Songs like «Right Now» and «Get the Strap» further showcase his aggressive street-rap style.

Beyond the Rap Up series, Uncle Murda has built a reputation as a dependable collaborator within the G-Unit camp and the wider New York rap community, lending his voice to numerous posse cuts and guest verses over the years. His willingness to court controversy, paired with his consistency in chronicling contemporary events through a rap lens, has made him a recognizable and enduring figure in mainstream and street hip-hop alike.