The Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop group formed in Placentia, California in 1996 by D-Loc and Saint Dog.
The group advocates for legalizing cannabis, and their lyrics contain frequent references to marijuana consumption.
On September 4, 2001 D-Loc released his first solo album and his first under the name DJ Shakey Bonez titled The Green Room.
In 2006, Kottonmouth Kings headlined at the annual Cannabis Cup, and was named "Band of the Year" by High Times.
On March 1, 2011 The Dirtball released his fifth solo album, fourth on Suburban Noize Records, and first since joining Kottonmouth Kings, titled Nervous System.
On November 8, 2011, Kottonmouth Kings released their eleventh compilation album, Hidden Stash 5: Bongloads & B-Sides.
On May 22, 2012 The Dirtball released his sixth solo album, fifth on Suburban Noize Records, and second since joining Kottonmouth Kings, an EP titled Desert Eagle.
In March 2013 it was announced via social media accounts that Kottonmouth Kings had left Suburban Noize Records.
In October 2013, Johnny Richter announced via Twitter that he was leaving Kottonmouth Kings, and was unsure if he would continue to do music.
On April 20, 2014, Kottonmouth Kings released their first post-Johnny Richter album, their sixth EP titled The Buddah Shack.
In September 2014, the band announced on Twitter and Facebook that their new album, Krown Power, was in the final stages of being mixed and was set to be released in early 2015.
On December 31, 2014, Kottonmouth Kings officially announced via their Twitter account that the album, the first LP release on United Family Music, would be dropping on April 21, 2015.
In August 2015, DJ Bobby B announced on Instagram that he and the band had parted ways after working together for nineteen years.
On July 31, 2017, D-Loc announced that the Kottonmouth Kings may still perform as a group at certain shows in the future.
On January 31, 2018, the Kottonmouth Kings announced via social media that new music was set to be released in march of that year.
In the video it was announced that the Kottonmouth Kings would be releasing a new full length album titled Kingdom Come on April 20, 2018.
[8] With Saint's death and with Richter out again, D-Loc announced he was going on tour with a new group he referred to as his live band.
Using the Kottonmouth King's name, D-Loc and his live band toured the west coast area.
On April 10, 2023 it was officially announced that, with the addition of Taxman rejoining the group, Chucky Chuck and Judge D were also in.