Young Zee
Dewayne Battle (born December 24, 1970), known professionally as Young Zee, is an American underground hip hop emcee. He was a former member of the Outsidaz, alongside Pacewon. Career. Outsidaz. The Outsidaz, a large hip hop crew that became the first act signed to Ruff Life Records, produced several singles and released a record in the mid-'90s. The group including Young Zee had guest vocals on the Fugees' song "Cowboys" in 1996. Zee made an appearance on Rah Digga's first solo album in 1999. The group released "Night Life" (2000) and "The Bricks" (2001). In 2002 his  solo track, "That's My Nigga fo' Real", was included on the hit soundtrack to Eminem's film 8 Mile. Solo artist. Due to a history of collaboration, Zee and fans expected him to be signed to Eminem's Shady Records label under Aftermath/Interscope records, but instead he signed as a solo artist to D12 members Kuniva and Kon Artis' label Runyon Ave Records, but he made the only related appearance in "Commercial Break" on "D12 World." In 2005, Young Zee appeared on Casual's "Smash Rockwell" album. In 2009, he was featuring on Chicago rap duo Saurus and  Bones's debut album "Mind Like Mine". Zee collaborated with The Dirty Dozen on their 2011 mixtape "Return Of The Dozen Vol. 2". Also in 2011, he performed on Jedi Mind Tricks's "Violence Begets Violence" album. In 2012, Young Zee and Mr. Green released "One Crazy Weekend" featuring former Outsidaz members. Personal life. He had a relationship with fellow rapper Rah Digga. The couple has a daughter named Sativa, born in 1997. Young Zee has a son, Krash Battle (born on September 9, 1992), who is also a rapper.