Life of a Kid in the Ghetto is the debut studio album by the Boston-based rap group Ed O.G.

[3] The album spawned three singles: "Bug-a-Boo" (which peaked at No.

1 on Hot Rap Songs),[6] and "Be a Father to Your Child" (which peaked at No.

[9] The Plain Dealer labeled the album "a unique blend of politics and party rhymes".

[12] The Washington Post concluded that "articulate rapper Ed O. G and noted producers Special K and Teddy Tedd (a k a the Awesome Two) create a masterpiece, using tales from the inner city and smoothly soulful and jazzy rhythm sample arrangements as their canvas.