Lil ½ Dead is a hip hop music artist (born Donald Smith in September 13, 1974) in Long Beach, California. His performing name is not actually based on the character Half Dead in the film "Penitentiary" (1979), but on his Older brothe BIG Half Dead, who is now deceased. He is Nate Dogg's cousin and in his early stages he was also part of the group 213. He toured America on Dr. Dre's 1993 "Chronic" tour. Wikipedia
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