As the sun rose on June 17, 1973, in Cleveland, Ohio, another star was born—Anthony Henderson, known as Krayzie Bone. In the epicenter of a city pulsing with a diverse cultural blend, Krayzie found his feet and voice in the evocative corridors of blues, gospel, and burgeoning hip-hop. His childhood was steeped in a cacophony of sounds and struggles, all funneled through the lens of an artist in the making.
With each heartbeat of the city, the future rapper, entrepreneur, and luminary found a rhythm, adopting the moniker Krayzie Bone and channeling his persona into the rap collective known as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Thus began an odyssey that defied the norms of his locale and era. It's worth noting that by 2023, Krayzie Bone’s amalgamation of endeavors had culminated in an estimated net worth of $6 million, as reported by Allfamousbirthday.
The layered tapestry of Krayzie Bone's artistic endeavors is nothing short of kaleidoscopic. As part of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Krayzie hit pay dirt with the 1995 album E. 1999 Eternal. The ensemble went from neighborhood celebrities to national icons, propelled by tracks that broke sonic barriers and defied genre classifications. But let's not overlook his solo works—the 1999 album Thug Mentality 1999 is a cathedral of sound, a dual-disc anthology offering a panoramic view of Krayzie's multi-faceted persona. And then came his collaborative work with the likes of Chamillionaire, Ice Cube, and Mariah Carey, each joint endeavor serving as a milestone in an ever-evolving career.
While the spotlight often focuses on Krayzie Bone's music, the man is more than his discography; he's an entrepreneur par excellence. For those intrigued by intoxicating aromas, Krayzie has a line of vaping products that bear his iconic branding. And let’s not disregard his media endeavors; the man co-hosts a podcast called Chasing The Devil, an auditory feast where conversations are as vivid as his lyrics. It's a conglomerate of investments, media engagements, and business ventures that bring multiple revenue streams into the Krayzie empire.
Though shrouded in the sort of enigma one would expect from a rap legend, Krayzie Bone’s personal life is a patchwork of the very experiences that color his lyrics. Fatherhood, marriage, and a foray into the spiritual space have all contributed to the intricate jigsaw that is Krayzie Bone. Though he keeps these cards close to his vest, the glimpses he offers through his music and interviews construct a persona layered in complexity and cloaked in authenticity.
To characterize Krayzie Bone merely as a rapper or a part of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony would be to grossly undervalue a man who is an orchestra of talent, ambition, and enterprise. His net worth of $6 million offers a financial reflection of this. Yet, the dollars and cents are but a byproduct of a journey marked by grit, ingenuity, and a ceaseless desire to evolve. The legacy he's building transcends any numerical evaluation, evolving into something richer and more enduring with each passing verse and venture.
Faith No More appear to be hinting at a return to the stage in 2027.
The influential alt-metal band have remained mostly quiet over the past decade following the release of their reunion album ‘Sol Invictus’ in 2015. After its arrival, they played what would become their most recent live performances in 2016 and later called off several touring plans in the years that followed.
Now, however, they seem to be preparing fans for something new. The group recently shared an image of a concert crowd on social media with nothing more than the text “2027” placed across it.
No additional information accompanied the post, but it quickly sparked speculation among fans, many of whom believe a full scale tour announcement could be coming next year.
After wrapping up their 2016 run of shows, the band intended to return to the road in 2020. Those plans were ultimately abandoned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further touring plans surfaced in 2021 as venues began reopening, but those dates were also cancelled before they could begin. Frontman Mike Patton later explained that mental health struggles were behind the decision and revealed he had been diagnosed with agoraphobia during the pandemic.
Until recently, a reunion seemed unlikely. Patton spoke about Faith No More’s lengthy break and said that he did not “see it as a sad thing”.
Speaking on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast and reflecting on whether he felt a “sense of closure” after the 2016 tour, the vocalist said: “I didn’t really think so at the time, but, yeah, maybe. I think that we all kind of felt it, but it was unspoken.”
“It’s funny: when you’ve been in a band or a musical situation for a period of time, you always, in the back of your head, you’re kind of thinking, ‘Well, maybe this is it.’ And I don’t mind that feeling,” he added. “I don’t see it as a sad thing. I see it as being present and being able to really appreciate it while it’s happening.”
Faith No More have never formally announced a breakup following the cancellation of their 2021 tour, although other members have suggested in recent years that the chances of touring again were uncertain.
Last year, guitarist Roddy Bottum discussed the band's future and admitted they were in a “really weird spot”. “I can’t really tell you what’s going on. I don’t know myself. I get different information from people… and I’m in the band,” he said.
Drummer Mike Bordin echoed similar thoughts last spring, saying that he and some of the other members were willing to perform again, but claimed Patton was “unwilling to do shows with us”.
In addition to leading Faith No More since 1989 after replacing original singer Chuck Mosley, Patton has also been involved with projects including Mr Bungle, Fantômas, and Tomahawk.
Tomahawk recently unveiled plans for their first tour in 13 years, with a series of US dates scheduled for this summer. The run begins in Nashville next month and will also see Patton and his bandmates reunite with longtime labelmates Melvins for the first time since 2003.
Patton has also recently launched his tour with Avett Brothers and teamed up with Jehnny Beth on the new single ‘Look At Me’.
