Rocko (rapper)

{{short description|American rapper}} {{Use American English|date=August 2022}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist |name = Rocko |image = Rocko rapper.jpg |caption = Rocko in 2008 |birth_name = Rodney Ramone Hill Jr. |alias = Rocko da Don |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|12|28}} |birth_place = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |genre = Southern hip-hop |occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter|record executive}} |years_active = 1999–present |label = {{hlist| A1 |Def Jam|EMPIRE}} {{Infobox | child = yes | label1 = Producer(s) | data1 = Drumma Boy}} }}

'''Rodney Ramone Hill Jr.'''<ref name=MTV>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rocko/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080217223417/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/rocko/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 17, 2008|title=Rocko – Music Videos, Songs, News, Photos and Lyrics|access-date=December 19, 2011|publisher=MTV.com}}</ref> (born December 28, 1979), better known by his stage name '''Rocko''', is an American rapper and record executive from Atlanta, Georgia. He is credited with having discovered fellow Atlanta-based rapper Future, who signed with Hill's record label, A1 Recordings, in 2010. Hill served as executive producer for Future's first six studio albums until his 2017 departure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://djbooth.net/.amp/features/2017-02-23-history-of-future-and-rocko|title=Brothers Turned Adversaries: The History of Future & Rocko|website=Djbooth.net|access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref>

Prior, Hill signed a joint venture with Island Records to release his debut studio album, ''Self Made'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Self-Made-Rocko/dp/B0013LL04A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324305451&sr=8-1|title=Self-Made: Rocko|access-date=December 19, 2011|publisher=at Amazon.com}}</ref> The album peaked at number 21 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by the single "Umma Do Me", which peaked at number 66 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=rocko|chart=all}}|title= Self-Made – Rocko|access-date=December 19, 2011|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref><ref name=UmmaDoMe>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=rocko|chart=all}}|title=Rocko Album & Song Chart History|date=March 15, 2008|access-date=December 19, 2011|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> His 2013 single, "U.O.E.N.O." (featuring Future and Rick Ross), peaked at number 20 on the chart.

== Musical career == === 1999–2008: Career beginnings and ''Self Made'' === In 1999, Rocko began his career as a talent agent for the independent label, Triple A Records.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rapper Rocko scores hit with song "for the streets" |website=Reuters |date=February 9, 2008 |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/music-rocko-dc/rapper-rocko-scores-hit-with-song-for-the-streets-idUSN0851449520080209/ |access-date=2024-02-19}}</ref> After a local rapper he discovered received a contract with Universal, he left Triple A and launched the record label, Rocky Road Records, in 2003. He signed or bought out recording contracts from then-upcoming musical acts including Young Dro and Dem Franchise Boyz, both of whom signed with Rocky Road prior to their mainstream breakthroughs.<ref> {{Cite magazine |last=Concepcion |first=Mariel |date=2008-01-18 |title=Rocko |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rocko-1046779/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |magazine=Billboard}}</ref> Also in 2003, Rocko released his debut project as a recording artist: the mixtape ''N.W.A (No Wack Artist)''.<ref name=MTV /> He would release several follow-up mixtapes before signing with L.A. Reid on Def Jam Recordings in October 2006. The deal was in a joint venture with fellow Atlanta native, record producer Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/old-xxl-magazine/old-show-prove/2008/02/show-prove-rocko/|title=Show & Prove: Rocko|date=February 29, 2008|access-date=December 19, 2011|publisher=XXLMag.com}}</ref>

He released his debut studio album, ''Self Made'' on March 18, 2008. It featured production from Drumma Boy, Cool & Dre, The Runners and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and vocal contributions from guest artists Lloyd, Dre, Kevin Cossom as well as Monica. The album was preceded by the single "Umma Do Me", his first single to reach success on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The album was met with generally negative reviews and lukewarm commercial reception.<ref name=UmmaDoMe />

=== 2010–present: Mixtape circuit === His second studio album ''One of One'' was originally slated for release on Def Jam Recordings, however Rocko ultimately parted ways with the label. He subsequently rebranded his Rocky Road label to be known as A1 Recordings (often typeset as A-1 Recordings).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allhiphop.com/2010/09/30/rocko-parts-ways-with-def-jam-launches-a1-recordings/|title=Rocko Parts Ways With Def Jam; Launches A1 Recordings – Exclusive Hip Hop News, Interviews, Rumors, Rap & Music Videos |website=Allhiphop.com|date=September 30, 2010 |access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On March 1, 2010, he released the mixtape ''Wild Life''. As a result of the positive feedback for the mixtape, Rocko re-released it as an independent album in June of that year, adding the subtitle ''Deez Streets a Beast''.<ref> {{Citation |title=Rocko Da Don - Wildlife Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/wildlife-mw0002000307 |access-date=2024-02-19 |language=en}}</ref> The album contained guest appearances from his A1 Recordings signee Future, who performed on the tracks "9 Times Outta Ten", "Up", and "You Know".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Wild-Life-mixtape.102418.html|title=Rocko – Wild Life Hosted by Scream|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220144306/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Wild-Life-mixtape.102418.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/11391/rocko_wild_life.html|title=Rocko – Wild Life – DJ Scream|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

On February 9, 2011, Rocko released his mixtape ''Rocko Dinero''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Rocko-Dinero-mixtape.172490.html|title=Rocko – Rocko Dinero Hosted by The Empire|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220141603/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Rocko-Dinero-mixtape.172490.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/12456/rocko_rocko_dinero.html|title=Rocko – Rocko Dinero – The Empire|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In September 2011, A1 Recordings would have its first major release with Future's debut single "Tony Montana", which Rocko co-wrote. On November 24, 2011, he released the mixtape ''Gift of Gab'', the mixtape spawned the regionally successful single "Squares Out Your Circle" (featuring Future).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Gift-Of-Gab-mixtape.287287.html|title=Rocko – Gift Of Gab Hosted by DJ Scream|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229080444/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Gift-Of-Gab-mixtape.287287.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/13047/rocko_gift_of_gab.html|title=Rocko – Gift Of Gab – DJ Scream|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

In April 2012, Future released his debut album ''Pluto'', which Rocko executive produced and co-wrote five tracks on. The album was met with critical and commercial success, likewise with Future's subsequent releases on the A1 label. On October 25, 2012, Rocko released the mixtape ''Wordplay''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Wordplay-mixtape.410448.html|title=Rocko – Wordplay|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220142026/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Wordplay-mixtape.410448.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/19333/rocko-wordplay.html|title=Rocko – Wordplay – A1FBG / Freebandz, DJ Plugg|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

On January 26, 2013, it was announced that Rocko was considering joining his old business partner L.A. Reid (who was previously an executive at Def Jam) on his new label Epic Records, as Rocko's artist Future was performing well on the label. He intimated he wasn't sure about the decision, and ultimately did not sign with the Epic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/tgcocg/rocko-considering-epic-reunion-with-l-a-reid|title=Rocko Considering Epic Reunion With L.A. Reid|website=Bet.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Despite Rocko remaining independent, Future would continue to release his projects with Epic and remain A1's only major signee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rappersroom.com/content/2013-02-16/Rapper-Rocko-Inks-New-Distribution-Deal-With-eOne-Readies-Seeing-Is-Believing/|title=Rapper Rocko Inks New Distribution Deal With eOne, Readies Seeing Is Believing – Rappersroom|website=Rappersroom.com|date=February 16, 2013|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

On February 16, 2013, he released ''Gift of Gab 2''; the mixtape spawned his second hit with the somewhat controversial single: "U.O.E.N.O." featuring Future and Rick Ross.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Gift-Of-Gab-2-mixtape.456165.html|title=Rocko – Gift Of Gab 2 Hosted by Don Cannon|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=December 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220141558/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Gift-Of-Gab-2-mixtape.456165.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/20953/rocko-gift-of-gab-2.html|title=Rocko – Gift Of Gab 2 – DJ Don Cannon|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hip-hopvibe.com/2013/03/27/rick-ross-comes-under-fire-for-line-on-rockos-u-e-n-o-with-future/|title=Rick Ross comes under fire for line on Rocko's "U.E.N.O." with Future|date=March 27, 2013|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> The song, produced by Childish Major, peaked at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming his first top 40 hit. On February 16, 2013, it was announced that Rocko signed a distribution deal with E1 Music for his label A1, and that he was preparing for the release of his next studio album, ''Seeing Is Believing'', effectively cancelling ''One of One''. On March 25, 2013, Rocko hinted of a possible collaboration album between him and Future.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/12749-rocko-announces-joint-album-with-future-news|title=Rocko Announces Joint Album With Future|website=HNHH|date=March 25, 2013|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> Rocko would then release the mixtape ''Wordplay 2'' the same year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xclusiveszone.net/2013/01/rocko-wordplay-2-mixtape-cover/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140103120020/http://www.xclusiveszone.net/2013/01/rocko-wordplay-2-mixtape-cover/|archive-date = January 3, 2014|title = Xclusiveszone.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/17673/rocko_ignant.html|title=Rocko – Lingo 4 Dummys – A1FBG / Freebandz|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

On February 7, 2014, Rocko released his mixtape ''Lingo 4 Dummys''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://orangemixtapes.com/mixtape/R/139/955-rocko-lingo-4-dummies.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222070608/http://orangemixtapes.com/mixtape/R/139/955-rocko-lingo-4-dummies.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=February 22, 2014|title=Welcome orangemixtapes.com – BlueHost.com|website=Orangemixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On May 29, 2014, Rocko released an extended play (EP) entitled ''Poet'' in dedication of the passing of Maya Angelou. The EP, which features a guest appearance from Nas, was originally released for free online, but later added to the iTunes Store via A1 Recordings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/19207-rocko-hustle-feat-nas-prod-by-fatboi-new-song|title=Rocko – Hustle Feat. Nas (Prod. By Fatboi)|website=HNHH|date=May 29, 2014|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/poet/id883728870]{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} </ref> On October 15, 2014, Rocko released his mixtape ''IGNANT''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-IGNANT-mixtape.656294.html|title=Rocko – IGNANT|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402001440/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-IGNANT-mixtape.656294.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-ignant-new-mixtape.115528.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017174143/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-ignant-new-mixtape.115528.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 17, 2014|title=Rocko – IGNANT|website=HNHH|date=October 16, 2014|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/30558/rocko-ignant.html|title=Rocko – IGNANT – A1 / Street Katz|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On November 27, 2014, Rocko released his mixtape ''FOOD''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-FOOD-mixtape.668905.html|title=FOOD Mixtape by Rocko|website=Datpiff.com|access-date=April 14, 2020|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510153620/https://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-FOOD-mixtape.668905.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-food-new-mixtape.115601.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501220756/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-food-new-mixtape.115601.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2015|title=Rocko – FOOD|website=HNHH|date=November 27, 2014|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/31036/rocko-food.html|title=Rocko – FOOD – A1 / Street Katz|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

On February 20, 2015, Rocko released his mixtape ''Expect the Unexpected''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Expect-The-Unexpected-mixtape.690305.html|title=Rocko – Expect The Unexpected Hosted by A1 & Street Katz|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=March 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150325202830/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Expect-The-Unexpected-mixtape.690305.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-expect-the-unexpected-new-mixtape.115730.html|title=Rocko – Expect The Unexpected|website=HNHH|date=February 20, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=October 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025184810/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-expect-the-unexpected-new-mixtape.115730.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/21646/rocko-expect-the-unexpected.html|title=Rocko – Expect The Unexpected – A1 / Street Katz|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On July 2, 2015, he released his mixtape ''Real Spill''. Future would part ways with Rocko's A1 Recordings label in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Real-Spill-mixtape.719863.html|title=Rocko – Real Spill Hosted by DJ Drama|website=DatPiff.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=July 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704143355/http://www.datpiff.com/Rocko-Real-Spill-mixtape.719863.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-real-spill-new-mixtape.115686.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501170017/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rocko-real-spill-new-mixtape.115686.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2015|title=Rocko – Real Spill|website=HNHH|date=July 2, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/32178/rocko-real-spill.html|title=Rocko – Real Spill – A1 / Street Katz|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

== Controversy == === U.O.E.N.O. lyrics === In a line on Rocko's song "U.O.E.N.O.", fellow rapper Rick Ross raps the line, "Put molly all in her champagne/ She ain't even know it/ I took her home and I enjoyed that/ She ain't even know it." A petition containing 72,000 signatures was presented to Reebok, demanding they drop Ross as a spokesman for the lyrics which appeared to condone date rape. Ross has apologized for the lyrics, claiming they weren't about rape.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Rick-Ross-rape-lyric-apology-not-accepted/tabid/418/articleID/293110/Default.aspx| website= 3news.co.nz| title= Rick Ross rape lyric apology not accepted| date= April 5, 2013| access-date= April 12, 2013| archive-date= December 24, 2013| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131224121936/http://www.3news.co.nz/Rick-Ross-rape-lyric-apology-not-accepted/tabid/418/articleID/293110/Default.aspx| url-status= dead}}</ref> He was dropped by Reebok on April 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=RICK ROSS REEBOK GIVES RAPPER THE BOOT|url=http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/11/reebok-dumps-rick-ross-drops/|website=Tmz.com|date=April 11, 2013 |access-date=April 11, 2013}}</ref> Rocko later dropped the Rick Ross verse in order to get radio play.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.3news.co.nz/Rocko-replaces-Rick-Ross-rap/tabid/418/articleID/293956/Default.aspx| website= 3news.co.nz| title= Rocko replaces Rick Ross rap| date= April 12, 2013| access-date= April 12, 2013| archive-date= January 2, 2014| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140102193644/http://www.3news.co.nz/Rocko-replaces-Rick-Ross-rap/tabid/418/articleID/293956/Default.aspx| url-status= dead}}</ref>

=== Lawsuit === In June 2016, Hill filed a $10 million lawsuit against his A1 Recordings artist, Future. According to Hill, Future breached his contractual obligation to release 6 albums under the label.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/12/future-rocko-settle-lawsuit/|title=Future and Rocko Settle $10 Million Lawsuit Out of Court – XXL|first=Nick|last=Mojica|website=Xxlmag.com|date=December 13, 2017 |access-date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> Neither artist has announced the settlement.

==Legal issues== In December 2024, Rocko was arrested outside of a downtown Atlanta hotel for disorderly conduct, misdemeanor willful obstruction of law enforcement officials, and criminal trespass. He was released on a $1,000 bond.<ref>https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/rocko-mugshot-viral-arrest-disorderly-conduct-1234968258/</ref>

In March 2015, Rocko was arrested in Monroe County for driving with a suspended license after police received several complaints of him racing a friend at speeds in excess of 150 mph.<ref>https://www.macon.com/news/local/article30219021.html</ref>

== Other ventures == === A1 Recordings === {{Infobox record label | name = A1 Recordings | image = | parent = | founded = 2003 | founder = Rocko (CEO) | status = Active | distributor = {{hlist|E1|Empire}} | genre = Various | country = United States | location = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | url = }}

A1 Recordings, formerly known as Rocky Road Records, is an Atlanta-based record label formed in 2010 by Hill. On February 16, 2013, it was announced that A1 Recordings will be distributed by E1 Music.

;Current artist * Rocko

;Former artist * Future

;Releases {|class="wikitable" |+ List of albums, with selected chart positions ! rowspan="2"|Year ! rowspan="2"|Artist ! rowspan="2"|Album ! colspan="3"|Peak chart positions |- !style="width:3em;font-size:85%"|U.S. !style="width:3em;font-size:85%"|U.S. R&B !style="width:3em;font-size:85%"|U.S. Rap |- |2008 ! scope="row" | Rocko |''Self Made'' * Released: March 18, 2008 * Label: Rocky Road, So So Def, Def Jam * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|21 | style="text-align:center;"|6 | style="text-align:center;"|4 |- | 2012 ! scope="row" | Future |''Pluto'' * Released: April 17, 2012 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|8 | style="text-align:center;"|2 | style="text-align:center;"|2 |- |2014 ! scope="row" | Future |''Honest'' * Released: April 22, 2014 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|2 | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 |- |2015 ! scope="row" | Future |''DS2'' * Released: July 17, 2015 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 |- |2016 ! scope="row" | Future |''Evol'' * February 6, 2016 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 |- |2017 ! scope="row" | Future |''Future'' * Released: February 17, 2017 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 |- |2017 ! scope="row" | Future |''Hndrxx'' * Released: February 24, 2017 * Label: A1, Freebandz, Epic * Format: CD, download | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 | style="text-align:center;"|1 |}

== Discography == {{Main|Rocko discography}} '''Studio albums''' * ''Self Made'' (2008)

== Filmography == === Films === * 2015: ''The Spot'' (as Lehgo)

=== Television === * 2009: ''Monica: Still Standing'' (guest stars as himself) * 2013: ''Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta'' season 2 (stars as himself)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebnmusic247.com/rocko-signs-onto-love-hip-hop-atlanta-season-2/|title=Rock Signs Onto Love and Hip Hop Atlanta Season 2|website=Celebnmusic247.com|access-date=October 25, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008011919/http://celebnmusic247.com/rocko-signs-onto-love-hip-hop-atlanta-season-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> * 2013: ''T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle'' (guest stars as himself)

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * [http://www6.islandrecords.com/site/artist_bio.php?artist_id=677 Rocko] at the Island website

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