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Omar Cruz
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Thursday Mar 22 12:48 PM CDT posted by xxl staff

omar-2.jpgWhen N.W.A released Straight Outta Compton in 1989, they exposed the world to the West Coast rap scene, making it possible for kids from the suburbs to relate to every facet of life in Los Angeles. Well, almost. Despite the fact that they compose nearly half of the city’s population, Latino-Americans have never been given their proper due in regards to their importance in the city’s culture. But 27-year-old Omar Cruz is out to change that.

The son of a Colombian father and Mexican mother, Cruz grew up in South Central a fan of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Ice Cube, as well as East Coast legends like Nas, Jay-Z, and Biggie. His stories intertwine social commentary with his experiences in the streets of L.A. This month he released his latest mixtape, 2007 BC: Before Cruz, and is ready to drop his debut album, Sign of the Cruz, later this summer in a joint 50/50 deal between his label BYI and Geffen/Interscope. XXLmag.com spoke with Cruz hours after as he says he was, “getting fucked up” with The Clipse after a recent performance in L.A. Cruz discusses the rise of the Latin MC in 2007, his new deal with Interscope/Geffen and the perceived tension between African-Americans and Latin-Americans in his city.

Where in Southern Cal are you living now? Is it close to the neighborhood you grew up?

[I’m in] West L.A. It’s crazy because I was born in Hollywood. I’m a first-born child of immigrants. My parents met in Culver City, and they were supposed to have me there, but they didn’t have insurance, so they had to drive to Hollywood. So in other words, I grew up on the West side. I was in school on the West side, but I lived in South Central.

How is 2007 shaping up for you so far?

Everything is great. Right now, we just dropped the mixtape, 2007 BC: Before Cruz, hosted by DJ Skee and Big Mike. I’m getting a huge response here in L.A. Big Syphe and Eric Deluxe, who are the traffic-jam DJ’s out here on Power 106, they broke the record [“Vatos Locos"]. It’s been getting a great response. I feel very blessed and very lucky to be representing for my people, for Latinos here on the West Coast.

What was it about Geffen/Interscope that made you believe they’d give you your platform?

We sat down with them, brought them into our element, and let them know, this is why it hasn’t worked, but this why it will work. We must have creative control. That’s why we got the 50/50 deal over there. I dropped the Blow mixtape and labels started showing interest, but we knew it was the wrong labels when they started asking us if we do reggaeton. It’s not their fault, because they don’t fucking know. A lot of these labels, they’re fucking lost. These A&R dudes, they’re out of touch with the streets. Muthafuckers watch TRL and 106 & Park, and they think they know what’s hot. There’s a whole lot of shit going on in the streets, especially in the West Coast.

On the song “Just When,” you ask God, “How many homies are you gonna take?” How many experiences did you have where close friends died?

It’s fucked up, but it’s like, growing up, especially my people, we’re jaded. We’ll get a phone call like, “Damn, homey’s gone.” Or, “Yo, homey died.” It’s fucked up. It’s [happened] a lot, and it’s not cool. It’s not something we should get used to, but unfortunately, I’m sure in any ghetto, it’s the same shit. But in L.A., the gang culture is very prevalent. You don’t have to be in a gang to feel the L.A. pain of losing somebody close to you. Every fucking day in the news something happens related to…it happens so much they don’t even bring it up unless it’s something big or some kind of huge triple homicide or some shit, because that shit happens all the time out here.

Actually, in L.A., every week of this year there has been a police [officer] involved in a shooting. This has been the craziest fucking year for cops. The cops out here used to pull you over with the flashlight, now they have their guns on draw. Especially if you fit the profile. It’s crazy right now. I touch on a lot of those subjects in my music, that’s what I’ve been through, that’s what I see and that’s what I feel.

The Los Angeles Times ran a feature saying Latino gangs are gaining so much strength, that they are pushing African-American gangs out of the area. What are your thoughts on that?

Let me clear this up once and for all. I really believe that the media enjoys bringing those types of stories to life. The real politics behind this whole shit, we really can’t get into it. In all honestly, it’s deep, and I can’t really even talk about the shit. I’ll keep it simple, [though]. A lot of the shit, it starts in jail and filters out to the streets and it’s been going on for years, it’s nothing new. What happens is, the media likes to see a few incidents and glorify it. The government loves to see Blacks and Latinos at their throats. That’s how you control minorities.

It bothers me, because there really is no true racism in L.A. We all roll together in this one section. From Long Beach to the Valley, we’re all together. But they love to glorify shit. In reality, we all get along. If there’s beef, there’s beef and it’s on some personal shit. Yeah, there are isolated incidents where shit pops off, but that’s been going on for years, it’s nothing new. They just like to glorify it so we keep killing each other and they profit from the media. That’s a non-relevant issue to be honest with you.

When artists like Snoop and Dre came out, they would represent L.A., but not the Latino community. Is that something you want to bring to the forefront now?

When I met [Dr.] Dre I talked to him about that and I told him, ‘Dog, it doesn’t have to be me, but you have to have a Mexican from L.A. on your next album.’ I just said that clownin’, but obviously, I would love to be a part of that. If you listen to The Chronic and [The Chronic] 2001, these albums really embody what people believe L.A. is about, and there’s no reference to Latinos in those albums. It’s not their fault, it’s not their responsibility to do so, but now I think there’s more of a presence, and people are starting to realize you gotta recognize. That’s the beauty of it; you got different styles and different muthafuckas. You have your Baby Bash’s, your Joell Ortiz’s, and your Pitbull’s—all kinds of muthafuckas. My whole thing is, I’m not putting it on Snoop to put me on. I’m not waiting for so-and-so rapper to put me on. There’s been a lot of talented Latino artists that have been fuckin’ pushed to the side, because labels did not know how to market us. They had this mind state that we’re all fuckin’ Cholo rappers, or on some R&B or reggaeton-type shit. Thank God, Interscope/Geffen came through.

There’s a religious undertone to your music. Does religion play a big role in your life?

Yes. There’s a duality to it. First and foremost, I’m a spiritual person. For me, music really is my religion. Hip-hop is my religion. It’s what I do everyday. My religion is my business, I was born and raised Catholic pretty much, but I mean, the religious undertones are relatable to what hip-hop means to me. That’s always been something that I feel, and as far as music for me, it saved my life, so it’s always been an everyday thing for me. If I don’t write everyday, I’m definitely building and thinking of concepts. I live and breathe this shit.

You took Omar Cruz from your grandmother’s surname. How influential was she to you?

She was amazing. Cruz means cry. I’m very spiritual and I feel like…I don’t know. I feel like my grandmother is watching me. She passed away like 16 years ago, but I feel like I represent that success story. My mom was basically born on a farm. My pops came from Bogotá, Colombia and my mom came from Mexico. They came here with a dream to live and have a better life. For me to be in a position [I’m in] now is amazing. And I haven’t done anything yet, but I feel that urgency. It’s beyond me, I feel like I’m opening doors for so many people.

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March 22nd, 2007
at 12:52 pm

that guy says:

uhh, who is this dude and why is getting an interview?

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 1:01 pm

that guy says:

cause he’s dope - that’s why. U don’t know shit about hip hop.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 1:14 pm

why o why says:

his music is weak as fuck!

 

I like em…even dough I neva heard of em…make me listen kid…

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 1:26 pm

Mike says:

Real Talk do sum research not bullshit ova radio n all. And, L.A. get it crakkin and lookout fo Jay Rock n Dubb and shoutout Omar Cruz itz Hip-Hop allday everyday believe dat word up 1.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 1:33 pm

E AKA THE REAL NORIEAGA says:

Omar Cruz is a dope rapper.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:05 pm

andres says:

cruz means cross, either this guys an idiot or the interviewer needs to clean his or her damn ears.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:05 pm

TheRefriedMexican says:

The reason Dre, Snoop, and other Black artist have not had Latino rappers on their albums is because most, not all, but most latino rappers are straight out wack! I hate saying it, but its the truth. Can’t wait to hear Omar. Hopefully he’s more SinFul-like and less Lil Rob-like as far as the lyrics are concerned.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:09 pm

Holla says:

That’s a straight up racist comment. You don’t know enough about Latino rappers to say they are all wack. They are all wack to you because you only know the ones who are on mtv and shit like that.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:09 pm

AZ says:

Cruz is dope…I just heard about him last year and been checking his mixtapes can’t wait for his album it’s something different from everybody else.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:48 pm

VatoMasLoco says:

We have to remember that all though we speak a different language, we come from the same struggle. and not the mainstream or the media is going to dictate what the streets are made of. we know what the truth is, and the truth is that we’re getting stronger. they know this, so they’re hoping that we kill eachother, just like leading cattle to the slaughter, we’ve seen it before. could you imagine…. black power and brown pride working together through the music, it’s a whole new demographic, it benefits the both of us. the business will never be the same, so what are we going to do? revolutionize the game, or we let them smoke their big cigars in their big cars while they watch is kill eachother? Piensalo. (think about it)

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:51 pm

FLIP says:

Who the fuck is this guy? The least you could do is link some music cause I damn sure ain’t gonna go searching for it.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 2:51 pm

VatoMasLoco says:

We have to remember that all though we speak a different language, we come from the same struggle. and not the mainstream or the media is going to dictate what the streets are made of. we know what the truth is, and the truth is that we’re getting stronger. they know this, so they’re hoping that we kill eachother, just like leading cattle to the slaughter, we’ve seen it before. could you imagine…. black power and brown pride working together through the music, it’s a whole new demographic, it benefits the both of us. the business will never be the same, so what are we going to do? revolutionize the game, or we let them smoke their big cigars in their big cars while they watch is kill eachother? Piensalo (think about it)

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 3:20 pm

SICKOUNO says:

WEST WEST Y’all

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 3:20 pm

XLL says:

OMAR CRUZ GOTS THE FIYAHHHHHHHH,HIS INCREDIBLE HIS ALBUM DROPS ON INTERSCOPE IN SUMMER,EVEN JIMMY IOVINE SAID HIS GONNA BE BIG

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 3:20 pm

XLL says:

OMAR CRUZ GOTS THE FIYAHHHHHHHH,HIS INCREDIBLE HIS ALBUM DROPS ON INTERSCOPE IN SUMMER,EVEN JIMMY IOVINE SAID HIS GONNA BE BIG

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 3:52 pm

young albee aka. mr west coast says:

omar cruz is sick you should check out his mixtape the cruzifixion or city of god or blow

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 4:14 pm

bding7 says:

“They just like to glorify it so we keep killing each other and they profit from the media.” so why don’t these geniuses get together and create a truce, at least for a little while, so no one gets killed and the cycle stops?

and who is this guy? geffen’s just buying their way in, huh?

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 5:15 pm

Lorenzo says:

Omar Cruz is the shit I just barely found out about him a couple weeks ago. Him and Joell Ortiz are gonna blow and be like the next Big Pun’s and hopefully bigger. Check out Omar Cruz on his website http://www.byientertainment.com/. WESTSIDE

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 5:26 pm

Ether says:

I’m Half Mexican And I’ll Tell You Right Now, I Ain’t Ever Heard A Latino Rapper That Caught My Attention Besides Immortal Technique. Omar Cruz Is On Some Stupid Shit, Tellin’ Dr. Dre He SHOULD HAVE A Mexican On His Next Album. Fuck That, Dre Should Have Whoever The Fuck He Wants On His Next Album.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 5:29 pm

LALaker says:

If you check out his Myspace…myspace.com/omarcruz, they will send you a free mixtape if you just send them postage. y’all can check out his music that way. pretty dope stuff…the west is back!!

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 6:36 pm

Holla says:

I guess you never heard of Big Pun, huh?

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 6:38 pm

TheBlntdOne says:

Im gonna go search for this cat…hopefully he is tight and bring light back to our west side!!!!!

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 6:41 pm

KWAZIWESTCOASTNATIVE says:

YO I AINT HEARD THIS DUDE YET BUT YALL ARE TRIPPIN THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF DOPE MEXICAN RAPPERS REPRESENTIN: THE BEATNUTS, CYPRESS HILL, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE, JOELL ORTIZ, JEDI MIND TRICKS, ALL THESE CATS ARE SOME OF THE DOPEST RAPPERS PERIOD. MY ONLY QUESTION IS NOT IF THIS CAT CAN SIT IN THE THRONE FOR THE MEXICAN AMERICAN RAPPERS IT’S CAN HE EVEN HANG W/ THEM?

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:22 pm

SHORTIZ says:

DAMN ALL DEZ COWRAD RAP SHIT DIZ DUE OMAR IZ A LIRYCIST…HES AT DA SPM LEVEL…DEN AGAIN SUM OF YALL FAGZ LISTEN TO YOUNG JOC OR 50….DAMN SUM PPL SHU;D LISTEN TO RAP RAP NOT DAT WACK SHIT

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:22 pm

Brian McG says:

Props on the interview. I’m like when new blood gets some shine.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:25 pm

David says:

Omar Cruz is the truth and future of westcoast hip hop. Anyone who thinks he is wack hasn’t listened to his mixtapes. Blow, City of Gods, Cruzifixion, and 2007 B.C are all street classics. He’s different from other mexican rappers in the fact that he can actually spit knowledge or spit hood shit. Keep hating cause you’re going to hear so much about him come summer when the album drops its going to make you sick! 50/50 deal with geffen/interscope? These mothaf*ckas wern’t expecting that…Keep doing what you’re doing O dot!

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:30 pm

revulucion says:

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:30 pm

neto says:

the west coast needs a latino to rep for us.its now our time to shine

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:32 pm

NINO says:

Hes good,quit hating on OMAR CRUZ,best damn latino rapper since frost or south park mexican.Hezs hella dope-no joke-one good muthafukin rapper-yo.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:35 pm

SouthSider says:

Well for starters i see his points, but being latino in this business is tough. Look at B-Real and Sick Jacken…both i think are such dope rappers that happen to be Mexican and they are so under rated its not even funny. Yes i know Psycho Realm want it that way but my point is you dont see many articles in these magazines xxl/ source shows like Rap City/106, MTV so forth they put out videos and have dope songs but they are not getting promoted and marketed. exactly these labels dont know what to do with them. Bullshit…more concerned about making their damn money than listening to the actual talent they have.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:36 pm

Araceli! says:

Omar’s on Fire!

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:43 pm

illbetz says:

yo cats is wack latinos taking ova,cause morenos aint making any music all ur shits garbage.do the fadeaway now walk it out lets wait at least for dre 2 rescue hiphop,oh yeah in case u didnt know la’s underground scenes is bananas evidence of dilated peoples new album is sick sick sick.one

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 7:46 pm

DA KID LOCO says:

ahaha yall dont kno bout omar cruz??

u wildin- he reppin all latinos

myspace.com/omarcruz

if u didnt kno now u kno

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 8:05 pm

Eman says:

fuck that Omar is the shit, he almost signed to aftermath anyways, and he’s still cool with dr.dre. make sure to check out his mixtapes with dj skee.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 8:33 pm

Soo-Low says:

Quit the hatin, If you dont know thats too bad for you. He’s real hip-hop with lyrics that actually have meaning. Plus his production team is top notch. This team moves me and has alot of meaning to me. So fuck you if your talkin shit your offending me by dissn Cruz If you dont know you will soon cause this shits bout to blow! Ive been a fan of hip-hop for 20yrs and ive been waiting a long time for this. What Up BYI camp Keep pumpin out them hitz! One muthafuckin love!

Soo-Low

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 8:47 pm

Trujillo says:

what the fuck is this motherfucker talking about that Cruz means cry??? Cruz means cross, cry is llorar. I thought this guy was supposed to be latino, motherfucker doesnt even know what his last name is in spanish!

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 9:40 pm

Da s*** says:

fuck dis guy aint reppin all latinos fucking wearing blue like dat fuck this nigga is probably MS

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 9:48 pm

mr. fly as a pelican says:

Haha word to Trujillo. I was gonna make the same post. I have heard this cat can spit tho. Im checkin for his album.

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 10:04 pm

JonnieLasVegasakaColdSteele says:

Cruz is nice. True Cruz means cross, but it’s all good. And fuck yea Dre’s beat jackin’ ass needs a mexican and/or a west coast latino flowin on his shit mayne! But fa real a lot of chicano/latin artists get looked over due to the majority of wack mc’s. But the only ones that can change that is gente. So rep yo shit right!

One

 

March 22nd, 2007
at 11:37 pm

jay230th says:

man ya hatin on cruz ..cruz is the new generation of hip hop . fuck that hip hop is dead right now perfect moment to come into the game O . cruz from la to nyc

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 12:08 am

Cold as Ice says:

is it just me or does he look like eminem in dis pic???

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 1:46 am

VatoMasLoco says:

Que onda con estos vatos, how come yall took down my comment? Its not like these jotos know shit, all they know how to do is hate. its cool vato, no matter what anybody thinks or says we’re coming up regardless homeboy. Viva la Raza!!

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 2:12 am

Pedro says:

Omar Cruz is ill. Check out his mixtapes dudes fire!!!

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 2:16 am

DA KING says:

[[DA SHIT]] YOUR A FUCKEN IDIOT!!! WHAT DA FUCK DOES WEARING BLUE HAVE TO DO WITH REPPIN LATINOS FUCKEN DUMBASS!!!…BUT YEA THIS CAT IS SICK…”VATOS LOCOS” IS A TIGHT ASS TRACK…

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 3:25 am

iNfAmOuS says:

Ya caught that 2, huh. Since when does cruz mean cry? I’ve never heard that interpretation of the word. I’ve never heard this cat’s music, pero just outta curiousity…does he speak spanish or is he like NORE, Fat Joe, and Jim Jones that claim their heritage, but don’t give the time and dedicate themselves to learn the language?

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 3:33 am

SUR 13 says:

He aint MS… BLUE represents sureno (SOUTH SIDE CALI) BITCH

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 11:37 am

... says:

“cruz means cry” is obviously a typo, they’re talking about religion so you know he really said it means Cross. what does wearing blue have to do with reppin latinos? what color should he be wearing?

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 12:23 pm

What Tha Funk says:

this fool is gonna kill it for any mexican try’n to make it. and besides on the chronic 2001 dre says “i’m cool with ese’s that got a.k.’s and cases” that shouts out the latin community right? Besides dre and snoop and anyone from the west know that mexican gangs run california. regardless of what you or your favorite artist may think.

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 12:30 pm

RicoSuave says:

O. Cruz is da shit he’s da sickest latin rapper out there. all his lyrics make sense if ur latin. he’s the west’s best kept secret!!

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 12:45 pm

ri067953 says:

Yo, this guy straight out said he was joking when he told Dre to put a mexican on his album. But think about it, Mexican-American culture has added to hip-hop. We are the ones who started the lowriding with the 64’s that you see in every Snoop, Dre and Game video! Remember when Pac said that “L.A. wouldn’t be shit without the Mexicans”? in his song “To Live and Die in L.A.” Pac knew what was up! Plus O.C. ain’t Salvadorian so he is most likely not MS. Ya’ll posting on here must not be from L.A. cause it sounds like you don’t know what’s up. Although, most hispanic rappers are bullshit. Hopefully, O.C. can change all that

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 1:37 pm

CrazyAssMexican says:

simon que si homeboy, maybe he could have said somethin more constructive, but dre or anybody can say they’re down or whatever, but don’t nobody fuck with mexicans for the exception of a select few. and you cant deny that its badass to rap in spanish, everybody from jay-z to bun b doin it, i heard he did almost a whole verse in spanish, shit that we say all the time. if a white rapper can change the game, anything is possible,its inevitable.

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 3:49 pm

wtf says:

wtf y’all are some lames for real omar cruz is the truth his album gonna be a monster just wait and see lames

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 5:31 pm

fo reals says:

If you never heard Omar Cruz’s mixtapes then you cant say shit!!!!! This cat is the truth and he repersents LA to the fullest. Ive been following O for the past 2 years and everybody needs to catch up because dudes nice with it. His last mixtape “2007 BC” is making noise around my hood and everybody’s backing RAZA up. Check out his myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/omarcruz
Listen to vatos locos, got rap in a choke hold!!!!!!!!!!

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 6:43 pm

Pare says:

THATS A NORMAL MEXICAN SECOND NAME U DUMBASS ANDRES! JAJAJAJA U FUCKING INCULTO MOTHERFUCKER! OMAR CRUZ IS FUCKING DOPE! LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 6:53 pm

why o why says:

sorry, but his shit is real weak!

 

March 23rd, 2007
at 11:09 pm

LOS SKANDALOUS says:

WHO IS THAT CAT CONEJO WHO SPITS ON THAT “WHERE MY HOMIES” TRACK.. THAT SHITS HARD! NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE IT!! O. CRUZ 2007 ITS BYI BITCH

 

March 24th, 2007
at 2:57 am

tito says:

man this tiggen’s a straight BEANER. Mexican rappers suck balls

 

March 24th, 2007
at 3:44 am

Malcolm X says:

yo, you should check out some real latin music. Plus, the racial tension is real, i’m from Long Beach and in school theres always rumbles going on. One more thing, the racial tension isn’t from latinos and blacks, its from MEXICANS and ARFO-AMERICANS to be procise. And, its been going on for almost a decade.

 

March 24th, 2007
at 11:24 pm

Gangsta says:

omar cruz is on fire hes very lyrical hes gone blow up big his latest mixtape 2007 before cruz is fire

 

March 24th, 2007
at 11:26 pm

Gangsta says:

his lyrics are dope and h dont rap boutda banging shit juss all heart

 

March 25th, 2007
at 9:11 am

MEXICO says:

Yea most mexicans rappers are wack. But Cruz is dope. Cant wait for his album, support that man, cop that shit.

2007 B.C was iight, but if you all want to listen to some sick Cruz tracks look for “City of Gods”. His best mixtape to date.

 

March 25th, 2007
at 10:52 pm

Miggie says:

Yo, this cat Omar Cruz is the beginning on something new, something amazing…I mean look at what he’s done so far…from his first mixtape “City of Gods”. I’m still fucking with that mixtape…beats, flow, lyrics…you name it man, that shit is still amazing and it came out like 2 years ago. Thats a mixtape classic. This kid is coming at ya’ll with some raw talent…but you can hate cause its “beyond you imagination”, which means, you can’t understand what is being done here. The mixtape, “The Cruzifixion” was better than all of the albums that came out around the same time. O. Cruz is a problem to the whole game. Openning doors to Latinos in every hood near you. Keep your eyes on the kid, don’t sleep on B.Y.I

 

March 26th, 2007
at 9:38 am

prince aka okla. via of jersey says:

omar cruz , i gotta be feeling his stuff if I’m commenting on it ! his shit is like a breath of fresh air ! He’s The Second coming to rap ! cause the rap game has been water down with these one hit rappers, so go get real jobs and leave the game to artists like omar cruz !

 

March 26th, 2007
at 7:02 pm

Francisco Correa says:

What’z Up Wit these Foolz.

 

March 26th, 2007
at 7:03 pm

Francisco Correa says:

Who Iz thiz

 

March 29th, 2007
at 8:44 pm

LUV 310 says:

WOW U PPL MUST NOT KNOW!O.CRUZ IS IT BABY!BELIEVE THAT!!!KEEP HATIN LAMES IT AINT NADA 2 HIM……U AINT GOT TO FEEL HIM BUT JIMMY IVENE DO LOL OMAR DO WHAT U DO I CANT WAIT FOR THE ALBUM 2 DROP:}ALL U FAKE NOW IT ALLS KEEP PROMOTING HIM!!!

 

March 30th, 2007
at 4:18 pm

Andy Warhol says:

The first I heard of him, but I will give him a chance and not come out the side of my neck like most of these internet gangster’s. On the real an intresting question is posed as to why no black powerhouse rap organizations (e.g. Roc A Fell, G Unit, Death Row, Shady and who so ever) don’t mess with Latin rappers. Is it truly hating on some racial profiling? I mean there are some dope mc’s in the game. If Pun never came across Fat Joe would have anyone picked him up? I don’t think so because his spit game was too sick for the black rapper to fall back to. Lets stop the separation and do some reorganization! Black and Brown get down, and if we can do it together who can stop us! It took 20 years plus for Dre to finally mess with a Latino Rapper, Joell Ortiz, and the Roc only got Peedi who is half black. So what’s up with G Unit, step the fuck up!!

 

March 30th, 2007
at 5:05 pm

Alex says:

Cruuuzzzzzzzzz! Is the shit!

 

March 30th, 2007
at 5:24 pm

Alex says:

2007 B.C. Free download at: http://www.westcoastrydaz.com

 

March 30th, 2007
at 9:15 pm

WATTTT says:

DIS NIGGA GOTZ SUM SKILLZ I JUZT CHECK HIM OUT ON MYSPACE THAT SIGN OF CRUZ IS FUCKIN SICK

FIRST MEXICAN COMING SICK AND NOT WACK LIKE THE REST OF THE MEXICAN RAPPERS IN CALI

 

March 31st, 2007
at 3:23 pm

Negro de I.E. says:

Omar’s shit is the what the west Coast needs!! Those of you that say he is whack, FUCK YOU!! You motherfucka’s wouldn’t know what dope shit was if it hit you in the fucking face, BITCHES!! Put it down for the Chicano’s Ese!! Puro West Coast, Puro Mexicano, Puro Aztlan!! I’m ready for the revolution!!

 

April 3rd, 2007
at 4:08 pm

East Coast Rican Don says:

Yo Fam, This kid Omar Cruz is makin the most Latino noise with dope music, Tru LIfe is a failure yo. Def Jam needs to hire whoever made Omar happen

 

April 10th, 2007
at 1:42 pm

404-Vato says:

Yea Finally a Mexican,American Rapper who gonne do it Big (ha)…Thank You I know there would be the Day like this.Omar Cruz Is the Hope For Mexican or Mexican,American Rappers…& he gonne Raped The Rap Charts Up (ha)…Mexican,Americans Rappers gonne do it big….It’s our time to $hine….If cool niggas wanne be down With the Beanas,well be down with Us… The Brown & The Black putting it Down….Fuck The Haters…..Omar Cruz Is The Truth…..And XXL you’ll the shit for Interviewing Omar Cruz

 

May 31st, 2007
at 3:46 pm

RoD says:

Much Luv 2 Dude but hes Not Reppin it right, HE’S HALF MEXICAN,we have true real hardcore mexicans 4rm L.A who put it down on sum other shit mexicans aint nvr done,make your head nod shit…wanna hear someone take him out? go to myspace.com/sicksgang…and thats real!!!

 

June 1st, 2007
at 9:30 pm

Big Eddie says:

yo [Rod} what tha fuck u talkin bout homie. u can be half mexican and still rep it for tha gente. He is tha hot new thing out tha west since the Game. (They makin a track 2gether on O.Cruz album) Also i heard them weak ass punks. they aint shit. so dont u compare tha 2 again.

 

September 6th, 2007
at 2:16 am

bay area kingpin says:

Omar Cruz is the next big movement from the West Coast the East is gonna be on a chokehold when this ese comes out fool download his track cops gang bang of limewire fool spits fire!

propz

 

October 26th, 2007
at 2:02 pm

~Ms. Marissa~ says:

i love OMAR CRUZ! AND HES GETTING IN INTERVIEW THAT IS WAY OVER DUE! IF YOU HAVENT HEARD THEN CHECK THE ALBUM “SIGN OF THR CRUZ”

 

October 26th, 2007
at 10:29 pm

MRNYC says:

FOR THOSE THAT DONT KNOW PLEASE XXL GIVE THIS GUY A IN DEPTH ARTICLE. MANY ARE CLUELESS PLEASE XXL GIVE CRUZ HIS PROPA SPOTLIGHT..N HE SHOULD OF BEEN IN THAT NEW SCHOOL NOT THESE BUMS ASS FAKE RAPPERS

 

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