Big Twins

Jamal Abdulraheem — formerly known as Twin Gambino, currently known as Big Twins — is an emcee and a member of the groups Infamous Mobb (IM3) and Mobb Deep. Friends since childhood, the Infamous Mobb and Mobb Deep members all grew up in Queensbridge housing projects in Long Island City, New York.In 1994, Big Twins made his signature raspy voice be known on a few freestyles with Infamous Mobb, featured on Mobb Deep'sDemo Cutsmixtape. The following year, in 1995, Mobb Deep went on to celebrate the commercial success of their second studio albumThe Infamous, debuting at number 15 on the US Billboard 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums charts, featuring the street anthem “Shook Ones, Part II.”Since 1994, Big Twins has performed across stages In the U.S., Europe and around the world with Infamous Mobb and Mobb Deep.

Big Twins next appeared rapping on Big Noyd's debut albumEpisodes of a Hustlaand Mobb Deep's following 1996 albumHell on Earth. Big Twins appeared on Mobb Deep’s subsequent albums,Murda MuzikandInfamy, as well as many mixtapes. In 1999, Infamous Mobb entered into a recording deal with Virgin Records, and performed at major venues during the Anger Management Tour in 2000.Big Twins appeared on Nas'QB Finestcompilation album, as well as DJ Muggs's firstSoul Assassinsalbum. The Infamous Mobb debut albumSpecial Editionwas released in 2002, and features extensive production by The Alchemist.

The album was released on Infamous Mobb's ownIM3label and distributed by Landspeed Records. In 2004, Infamous Mobb releasedBlood Thicker Than Water Vol. 1on theIM3label and distributed by Monopolee Records. A second version of the album was released, which included a bonus DVD with Infamous Mobb music videos, as well as in-depth interviews with some of the group's Queensbridge affiliates.Big Twins played a leading acting role inMurda Muzik, The Movie,released in 2004, starring Prodigy of Mobb Deep and other Queens Hip-Hop affiliates. In 2005, serial entrepreneur 50 Cent signed Mobb Deep to his G-Unit record label. Big Twins appeared on Mobb Deep’s new album on the label:Blood Money. In 2006, Big Twins released his first solo mixtape titledThe Grimey One: Vol. 1.In 2007, Twin Gambino changed his stage name to Big Twins and officially began his solo, independent music career.Product of the 80'sis a collaboration album by Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Big Twins and Un Pacino, released in 2008. Big Twins released his first two solo albumsThe Project KidandThe Infamous QB: EPin 2009, followed byThe Infamous QB: Still Cookingmixtape in 2012.

Features on the Big Twins mixtapeThe Infamous QB: On the Grill,released in 2013, include Mr. Bars, G.O.D. Part III (Infamous Mobb), Mike Delorean, Blitz and more.Big Twins released theThrivealbum with appearances by Oh No and The Alchemist, aka Gangrene,in 2014, and the follow-upThrive 2in 2015.Billy Ocean(2017), entirely produced by DJ Skizz, features guest vocalists Conway, Chinky, Fashawn and Royal Flush. Big Twins followed up with the new solo albumGrimey Life, released in 2018, featuring Mobb Deep, Infamous Mobb, Ras Kass and more, with production by The Alchemist, Knxwledge, Twiz the Beat Pro and others.In 2019, Big Twins collaborated with J-Hood to release theInfamous in the Hoodalbum, and also appeared on J-Hood’sPescialbum. Big Twins recently released a new album titledQueensbridgein 2020, entirely produced by Dirty Diggs, featuring guest vocalists Infamous Mobb, Willie The Kid, Planet Asia and more.Infamous Chefs is a global hip culinary organization established in 2016 by Big Twins and Blu Cheez. Together, they offer hosting, catering and private event services. Big Twins recently appeared on Viceland’s food travel showFuck, That's Delicious, starring Action Bronson.