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Yes, you heard it right, Mike Jones STILL has that “281-330-8004” number.
Houston rapper Mike Jones is back in the spotlight, not with a new single but with a legendary reminder of one of hip-hop’s most iconic phone numbers.
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Over the weekend, he linked up with rising Bay Area star LaRussell for a live show where they performed Jones’ 2004 hit “Still Tippin.” As the crowd roared and chanted the unforgettable “281-330-8004,” Mike grabbed the mic and confirmed what fans had long speculated: “And I still got that number today / 20 years in this b*tch, LaRussell, I don’t play!”
“Still Tippin,” the breakout single from “Who Is Mike Jones?“, catapulted Jones into national fame alongside fellow Houston rap icons Paul Wall and Slim Thug. Which dropped in November 2004, the track was a Southern anthem that brought chopped and screwed culture into the mainstream. The chopped and screwed hook and slow-rolling beat became an INSTANT classic, earning the track platinum status and solidifying its place in Hip-Hop history.
Following the success of his debut album, Jones released The American Dream EP in 2007 and his second studio album, The Voice, in 2009, featuring tracks like “Cuddy Buddy” and “Next to You.” Though his stardom has faded, his influence on Southern Hip-Hop remains strong. While not extensive, the Texas rappers’ discography captures the raw energy of Houston’s rap scene in the 2000s. Whether he’s dropping new music or proving he still owns the most famous number in rap, Mike Jones continues to hold a respected place in Hip-Hop culture.
Check out the full Mike Jones backyard performance with LaRussell below:
Mike Jones Still Tippin’ & Still Answering The Same Number 20 Years Later was originally published on hiphopwired.com
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