Drama
Birth nameTerence L. Cook
Born (1982-12-20) December 20, 1982
OriginSylacauga, Alabama, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1995–present
LabelsAtlantic Records

Terence L. Cook[1] (born December 20, 1982), known professionally as Drama, is an American rapper, best known for his 1999 single "Left, Right, Left". He signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut album Causin' Drama (2000) the following year.

Musical work

Drama signed to Atlantic Records in 1999. He then released his debut single, "Left Right Left," which peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and brought him to his early fame.

Soon after the release of his debut album Causin' Drama in February 2000, Drama was jailed for violating probation and was sentenced to 90 days in prison.[2] The album peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200 on the chart week of April 1, 2000, backed by the popularity of "Left Right Left",[3] and went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA.[2] He was later released from prison, with the intention of working on new music. His song "Big Ball" is featured on the Osmosis Jones soundtrack. He released an album titled "Jean Wayne", on Tight 2 Def Music, on January 31, 2014.

Arrest

In 2016, Drama was[4] arrested on July 28 for calling in a bomb threat to the law firm The Parks Group, run by "Real Housewives of Atlanta" celebrity cast member Phaedra Parks. The threat amounted to him carrying a package and making threats in the lobby, which affected The Lenox Building, an office building in Buckhead neighborhood.

The incident was proven a hoax, and Drama was charged with making terror threats and false reports, which all charges were dismissed.

Discography

Albums

Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications
U.S. U.S. R&B
2000 Causin' Drama
  • Released: February 8, 2000
  • Label: Atlantic
32 11 US: Gold
2014 Jean Wayne
  • Released: January 31, 2014
  • Label: Tight 2 Def Music
- -
2023 Rise Up - -

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
U.S. U.S.
R&B
U.S.
Rap
1999 "Left, Right, Left" 73 18 2 Causin' Drama
2000 "Drama's Cadence (Double Time)"
2001 "Big Ball" Osmosis Jones soundtrack
2023 "Rise Up" Rise Up Atlanta Falcons anthem single

References

  1. "Drama (3)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. 1 2 "VH1.com : Drama : Drama Enters Jail Empty-Handed, Walks Out with Album - Rhapsody Music Downloads". Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2010-06-04.
  3. Trust, Gary (22 January 2015). "We're No. 1! 'Billboard #1 Gospel Hits' Debuts Atop Gospel Albums Chart". Billboard.com. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-07-30. Retrieved 2016-07-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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