This high-test Minneapolis funk, rock, soul, fusion band have been on the edge of making it big for years. With two big wins in the past - winning Best Rap Album of the Year at the Los Angeles Music Awards and taking a spot on the Battle - it seems their time may have finally come.

Known primarily for their over-the-top live performances, Leroy Smokes' recent album "Love Hustle Theatre" is a grandiose, wildly varied, hip hopera that compels listeners to rewind just to make sure they got that.


Since 2006, Leroy Smokes has been Buss-One and B. Rukus on vocals, Friendly Fred on keyboards and vocals, J. Skillz on guitar and vocals, Highstyle Kyle on trumpet and flugelhorn, Hashbrown on bass, and Nic Woods on drums.

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Leroy Smokes Profile

Bodog Battle: Minneapolis hip-hop band Leroy Smokes want to be the Prince(s) of hip-hop.

01. Leroy Smokes Profile

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Bodog Battle: Minneapolis hip-hop band Leroy Smokes want to be the Prince(s) of hip-hop.

02. His Royal Badness

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Bodog Battle: Leroy Smokes pay homage to their idol at the Hall of Fame.

03. Leroy Smokes Performance

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Bodog Battle: Watch this full-length live performance by Leroy Smokes.

Leroy Smokes pay homage to their idol at the Hall of Fame.

Watch this full-length live performance by Leroy Smokes.