# Hanz On

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American rapper

Hanz On Background information Also known as Hannibal The Great Born Anthony Messado (1974-07-24) July 24, 1974 (age 51) Origin Staten Island, New York City, U.S. Genres East Coast hip-hop Years active 2007–present Label Hanz On Music Website www.hanzonmusic.com

Musical artist

**Anthony Messado** (born July 24, 1974),[1] better known by the [stage name](/source/Stage_name) **Hanz On** or **Hannibal The Great**, is an American [rapper](/source/Rapper) and an affiliate of the [Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan). He released his solo debut, *Out Of Chef's Kitchen* in 2010, and has since co-founded a record label called Hanz On Music. He is closely tied to another Wu-Tang Clan affiliate named Carlton Fisk.

## Music career

### *Out Of Chef's Kitchen*

Hanz On released his debut album, *Out Of Chef's Kitchen*, after signing to [Ice Water Inc.](/source/Ice_Water_Inc.) in 2010. He had previously been a part of Ice Water and featured on their debut crew and compilation albums. The solo album contained verses from [Raekwon](/source/Raekwon), [Inspectah Deck](/source/Inspectah_Deck), and [Busta Rhymes](/source/Busta_Rhymes) among others.[2]

In August 2009, Hanz attained notoriety after an incident during that year's [Rock The Bells](/source/Rock_The_Bells) festival. Hanz punched rapper [Joe Budden](/source/Joe_Budden) in the face because of a feud that Budden had with [Raekwon](/source/Raekwon) and other members of the [Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan).[3]

### Hanz On Music, *Back to Sicily Mixtape*, and *Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great*

In 2012, Hanz On launched record label Hanz On Music, formally leaving Ice Water Inc. In late 2012 it was announced that the new label's first release would be the "Back to Sicily Mixtape"[4] hosted by [DJ Kay Slay](/source/DJ_Kay_Slay). *Back To Sicily* featured appearances from [Method Man](/source/Method_Man) and [Inspectah Deck](/source/Inspectah_Deck).[5] A music video for lead single *We Did It* was produced in September 2012. Hanz On's second solo LP titled *[Method Man](/source/Method_Man) Presents: Hannibal The Great* was released in 2013 and featured Method Man, [Ghostface Killah](/source/Ghostface_Killah), and Inspectah Deck.

## Legal issues

On June 20, 1994, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal possession of weapon substance. On January 28, 1998, Hanz On was released from prison.

On February 16, 1999, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal sale control substance. On October 24, 2002, Hanz On was released from prison.

On May 1, 2003, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree attempted criminal sale control substance. On June 23, 2006, Hanz On was released from prison.

## Discography

Studio albums

- 2010: *Out Of Chef's Kitchen*

- 2013: *Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great*

- 2017: *Barca*

Mixtapes

- 2012: *Back to Sicily Mixtape*

Collaborations

- 2007: Raekwon's "Ice Water - Polluted Water"

- 2009: Raekwon "BabyGrande Recordings"

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Hanz On Music Artist Bio"](http://hanzonmusic.com/artists/hanz-on-hannibal-the-great-biography-page/). Hanz On Music.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Staten Island rapper Hanz On isn't chasing hip-hop fairy tales -- he wants stability"](http://www.silive.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2010/04/post_24.html). SILive.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Exclusive: Meet Hanz, The Guy Who Punched Joe Budden!!!"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Xi1TtQmGw). VLADtv.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [""Back To Sicily"- Hannibal The Great"](http://hoodtohoodonline.com/2012/09/back_to_scily_free/). Hood To Hood Online. Retrieved 2013-02-23.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Hanz On Music Drops Hannibal the Great, Back to Sicily Mixtape Hosted by DJ Kay Slay featuring Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Carlton Fisk, Easy & Cheddar Bang"](https://news.yahoo.com/hanz-music-drops-hannibal-great-back-sicily-mixtape-070654498.html). Yahoo! News.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.hanzonmusicent.com)

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