C-Bo Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Albums, Songs, Awards, Instagram

Shawn Thomas also known as C-Bo is a talented American rapper and record producer known for his hardcore gangsta rap style and deep influence on the West Coast hip-hop scene.

He helped shape the Sacramento rap sound with raw street lyrics and has released many independent albums over the years, staying true to his roots while facing legal challenges early in his career.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Shawn Thomas
• Stage Name: C-Bo
• Born: January 14, 1972
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper and Record Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
• Siblings: Three brothers and five sisters
• Spouse: Married
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

C-Bo is a talented rapper and record producer. He was born on January 14, 1972, in Waco, Texas. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, in a single-family home in Sacramento, California after the family moved there, he grew up with three brothers and five sisters. He became involved in street life early and joined the Garden Blocc Crips gang. His ethnicity is African-American, and his religion is not publicly detailed.

From a young age, C-Bo faced many challenges, entering the criminal justice system at age 14. He spent a long time in and out of prison, including time at Soledad State Prison, Folsom State Prison, and Deuel Vocational Institution. Details about his formal education are limited, as he focused on survival and music from his teenage years.

Career

C-Bo first made his mark in the early 1990s, starting with the album Gas Chamber in 1993. He gained major attention with Tales from the Crypt in 1995. He became famous as one of the first rappers to face jail time because of song lyrics, after his 1995 track Deadly Game with X-Raided criticised political figures and California’s three-strikes law, violating parole terms.

After legal battles, he got probation and even rapped his court statement in Ohio, with the judge asking him to do a public service announcement. He released strong albums like One Life 2 Live (1997), Til My Casket Drops (1998), Enemy of the State (2000), The Mobfather (2003), and many more up to recent years.

He founded West Coast Mafia Records and has collaborated with artists like Tupac Shakur, E-40, Yukmouth, Spice 1, Tech N9ne, Dru Down, Kokane, Daz Dillinger, and Brotha Lynch Hung. He is part of groups like Thug Lordz and has sold millions of albums independently, staying active in the rap game.

Awards and Nominations

• Bay Area Music Awards nomination for Best Rapper
• Platinum and gold certifications for singles like It’s Goin’ Down

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @cbothemobfather
• Facebook Handle: C-Bo
• YouTube Handle: C-Bo

Personal Life

C-Bo, 54, is a talented rapper and record producer. He is married and has three children. He keeps his family life very private. He stands at an average height and has spoken about his tough past, including spending nearly half his life in prison. Despite many legal issues, including arrests and a 2017 shootout during a video shoot, he has stayed focused on music and family.

Net Worth

C-Bo is a talented rapper and record producer. Net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income comes from album sales, streaming royalties, live shows, collaborations, and his independent label West Coast Mafia Records.

Discography

• Gas Chamber (1993)
• Tales from the Crypt (1995)
• One Life 2 Live (1997)
• Til My Casket Drops (1998)
• The Final Chapter (1999)
• Enemy of the State (2000)
• Life as a Rider (2002)
• The Mobfather (2003)
• Money to Burn (2006)
• Cali Connection (2012)
• The Mobfather II (2015)
• The Problem (2017)
• Animal (2019)
• Blocc Movement (with Brotha Lynch Hung)
• Criminal Activity (with Criminalz)
• Thug Lordz (with Thug Lordz)
• West Coast Mafia Gang projects