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Also known as Jerry Buddy Long Jr., Jerry Long, Jr., Tha Dogg Catcher, Jerry Buddy Long, Jr., Sweet Talk, Mr. Kane, Jerry B. Long Jr., Who Am I?

Jerry Buddy Long Jr. (born March 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Kokane, is an American rapper and singer best known for his distinctive vocal style and numerous guest appearances, such as on Snoop Dogg's Tha Last Meal. He began his career in 1984 before in 1989 he recorded a three song demo with Cold 187um and was signed to Ruthless Records. He started co-writing songs for N.W.A and Above the Law before releasing his debut album in 1991.

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Kokane (born Jerry Long) is a rapper from Pomona, California and best known for working on the G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg. He is the son of Motown composer Jerry Long and started his career at Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, co-writing songs for N.W.A and Above The Law. He released his first solo album under the name Who Am I?, probably because "Kokane" was deemed to be offensive, also known for fueding with Dr. Dre and Kurupt, and was a member of the 357 Crip

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Musical artist.name
Kokane
Musical artist.background
solo_singer
Musical artist.image
Kokane, 2011.jpg
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Kokane in 2011
Musical artist.birth_name
Jerry Buddy Long Jr.
Musical artist.birth_place
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Musical artist.origin
Pomona, California, U.S.
Musical artist.years_active
1984–present

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date of birth
1969-05-11
start of work period
1986-00-00
pseudonym
Kokane
birth name
Jerry Buddy Long Jr.
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Jerry Buddy Long Jr. (born March 10, 1969), better known by his stage name Kokane, is an American rapper and singer best known for his distinctive vocal style and numerous guest appearances, such as on Snoop Dogg's Tha Last Meal. He began his career in 1984 before in 1989 he recorded a three song demo with Cold 187um and was signed to Ruthless Records. He started co-writing songs for N.W.A and Above the Law before releasing his debut album in 1991.

==Early life== Long Jr. was born on March 10, 1969, in the Bronx, New York City, the son of Motown composer Jerry B. Long Sr. and singer Debra Long. His family soon relocated to Pomona, California, where he would grow up surrounded by his father's work and later joined the gang 357 Gangster Crips.

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