Fiend (rapper)

Richard "Ricky" Jones (born May 13, 1976), better known by his stage names Fiend or International Jones is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly a member of DMX's label Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and is currently signed to Jet Life Recordings under Warner Bros.

Music career

1995: I Won't Be Denied

On November 14, 1995 Fiend would released his first album entitled I Won't Be Denied, via independent label Big Boy Records.

1997-98: No Limit Records & There's One in Every Family'

In 1997 Fiend would sign to Master P's record label No Limit Records, he would appear on Master P's Ghetto D and Mia X's Unlady Like before releasing his second album and first for No Limit, There's One in Every Family in 1998. The album was highly successful, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Also in that year, Fiend would appear on Snoop Dogg's successful single "Woof!".

1999: Street Life