Born Marcus T. Hopsin II on July 18, 1984, in Sacramento, California, Hopsin began rapping at the age of 13. He gained local recognition and eventually signed with Ruthless Records and Epic Records in 2004. His debut album, was released in 2005 to moderate success. However, it was his second album, "The Blue Lights," (2008) that started to gain him a larger following.
Born Marcus T. Hopsin II on July 18, 1984, in Sacramento, California, Hopsin began rapping at the age of 13. He gained local recognition and eventually signed with Ruthless Records and Epic Records in 2004. His debut album, was released in 2005 to moderate success. However, it was his second album, "The Blue Lights," (2008) that started to gain him a larger following.
