Vanda L. Watkins[1] (born August 7, 1976), known professionally as Criminal Manne, is an American rapper and actor from Tennessee.
Watkins first joined the Memphis-based hip hop trio Project Playaz, which consisted of Criminal Manne, Thugsta and Yo Lynch.
Criminal Manne then pursued a solo career with his debut album, Playtime's Over (2002), which was released by Rap-A-Lot Records.
In 2007, Criminal Manne released the mixtape Da Neighborhood Dopeman, hosted by DJ Drama and The Aphiliates.
A year later in 2008, Criminal Manne and hometown native Frayser Boy released the album The Takeover.