Raised in Compton, California, Top Dogg was signed to Suge Knight's Death Row Records.
[2][full citation needed] He was rumored to be dead after being shot in April 2003 by Los Angeles Police after a heated argument broke out resulting in a shoot out.
[not verified in body] He has been criticized for having a similar vocal style as former Death Row Records artist, Snoop Dogg.
Top Dogg had generated a buzz from a hidden track on the "Gang Related" titled "Goin Back To Cali" aimed toward Biggie Smalls & Puff Daddy.
Amos, and his album "Every Dog Has His Day"[6][full citation needed] was shelved as his contract expired and he was not renewed.