Bone Thugs-n-Harmony

Biography

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (or simply Bone Thugs; formerly B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e) is an American hip-hop group formed in 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are known for helping pioneer the chopper rap style and the use of rap-singing in popular music. They are frequently cited as one of the greatest rap groups and have sold over 16 million records.
The group signed with American rapper Eazy-E's Ruthless Records in late 1993 and made their debut with the EP Creepin on ah Come Up×Creepin on ah Come Up21 June 1994 · EPSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 8 tracks1Intro1:252Mr. Ouija1:203Thuggish Ruggish Bone4:414No Surrender3:365Down foe My Thang4:486Creepin on ah Come Up4:517Foe tha Love of $4:328Moe Cheese (instrumental)4:32 the following year. In 1995, they released their second album, E. 1999 Eternal×E. 1999 Eternal25 July 1995 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 17 tracks1Da Introduction4:252East 19994:223Eternal4:044Crept and We Came5:045Down ’71 (The Getaway)4:506Mr. Bill Collector5:017Budsmokers Only3:328Tha Crossroads (DJ U-Neek’s Mo Thug remix)3:449Me Killa0:5610Land of tha Heartless3:0611No Shorts, No Losses4:52121st of tha Month5:1513Buddah Lovaz4:4314Die Die Die2:5215Mr. Ouija 21:1716Mo’ Murda5:4517Shotz to tha Double Glock4:42, which included the hit singles "1st of tha Month×1st of tha Month1995 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks11st of tha Month (radio edit)5:0721st of tha Month (radio edit with Tré)4:5431st of tha Month (album version)5:0641st of tha Month (instrumental)5:0551st of tha Month (a cappella)3:546Die Die Die (album version)2:54" and "East 1999×East 199921 November 1995 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 7 tracks1East 19994:212East 1999 (U-Neek's Last Dayz remix)4:263East 1999 (U-Neek's Last Dayz remix/a cappella)4:184Buddah Lovaz4:4351st of tha Month (DJ Premier's Phat bonus remix)5:0761st of the Month (Kruder & Dorfmeister, Part 1)6:1271st of tha Month - The Kruder & Dorfmeister Session, Part 36:20". Their song "Tha Crossroads×Tha Crossroads5 June 1996 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Crossroad (LP version)3:342Tha Crossroads (DJ U‐Neek’s Mo Thug remix)3:46", a tribute to Eazy-E, spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and earned them a Grammy Award in 1997. The group's third album, The Art of War×The Art of War29 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 28 tracks · 2 discsDisc 11Retaliation (interlude)2:212Handle the Vibe4:413Look Into My Eyes4:204Body Rott5:015It's All Mo' Thug5:136Ready 4 War4:367Ain't Nothin Changed (Everyday Thang Part II)4:438Clog Up Ya Mind5:019It's All Real5:0810Hard Times (interlude)2:4911Mind of a Souljah4:4012If I Could Teach the World4:2413Family Tree5:50Disc 21Mo' Thug (interlude)1:412Thug Luv5:083Hatin Nation5:1347 Sign4:495Wasteland Warriors4:286Neighborhood Slang (Krayzie Bone interlude)1:297U Ain't Bone5:058Get Cha Thug On4:029All Original4:5810Blaze It (interlude)2:0911Let the Law End3:3712Whom Die They Lie4:2413How Many of Us Have Them5:1114Evil Paradise4:4915Mo' Thug Family Tree5:37, was released in 1997. In 2000, their album BTNHResurrection×BTNHResurrection29 February 2000 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 16 tracks1Show ’em5:152The Righteous Ones4:3332 Glocks4:264Battlezone4:195Ecstasy5:446Murder One4:167Souljahs Marching3:408Servin’ tha Fiends3:529Resurrection (Paper, Paper)5:1510Can’t Give It Up5:1011Weed Song4:1012Change the World4:3213Don’t Worry5:3514Mind on Our Money5:1015No Way Out5:1016One Night Stand4:54 achieved platinum status in the United States within a month of its release, whereas their 2002 album, Thug World Order×Thug World Order29 October 2002 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 13 tracks1T.W.O. Intro1:192Bone, Bone, Bone3:453Guess Who's Back3:454Home5:185What About Us5:246Get Up & Get It4:007All the Way4:238Pump, Pump4:509Set It Straight4:2810Money, Money5:2611Not My Baby4:2812Cleveland Is the City5:0013If I Fall5:16, saw more moderate success, attaining platinum certification and peaking at No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

1993: B.O.N.E. Enterprise early years

Formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1991, the group was originally called "Band Aid Boys". Charles Scruggs Jr., born February 21, 1975, joined the trio of Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, and Bizzy Bone under the name Wish Bone (later stylized as Wi$h Bone), and the group recorded an album titled Faces of Death×Faces of Death1993 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Flow Motion (clean)2:442Everyday Thang5:173Intro1:324Def Dick4:425Sons of Assassins4:076Hell Sent5:467#1 Assassin3:318We Be Fiendin’1:399Bless da 40 oz.4:0310Ganksta Attitude4:27 under the name B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e after an obsolete Inglewood, California based group Layzie Bone was associated with. The album was recorded in the studio of their then-mentor, Kermit Henderson, and released on his indie label Stoney Burke in 1993. Like so many aspiring rappers around the country, they put in calls to executives at record companies, hoping to find someone who would listen. In hopes of securing a record deal, the group was given an audition over the phone, receiving an unfulfilled promise from rapper Eazy-E to call them back. Determined to reach him, they scrounged together the money for one-way bus tickets to Los Angeles. They left for a three-day Greyhound trek and spent four months on the city streets, putting in frequent calls to find him. Nothing came of their search except the news that Eazy-E was, in fact, on his way to Cleveland for a show.
The quartet returned to Ohio, where Diego Blak (born Diego Hodge), a marketer and promoter who had been co-executive producer of Faces of Death, introduced them to Eazy-E at a concert he promoted in Compton. There, on November 2, 1993, they auditioned for Eazy in his dressing room; Krayzie performed his verse of "Flow Motion" from the Faces of Death album, and Eazy was impressed. B.O.N.E Enterpri$e then traveled back to Los Angeles after the Cleveland show to seal the deal. At this point, Eazy renamed them Thugs-n-Harmony, but as they wanted to keep the Bone name, they made their name Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Eazy signed the group (minus Flesh-n-Bone) to his label Ruthless Records.

1994: Creepin on ah Come Up

Released in June 1994, Creepin on ah Come Up was Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's debut with Ruthless. The album's subject matter was focused almost entirely on violent criminal activity. Peaking at No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, it included the hit singles "Thuggish Ruggish Bone×Thuggish Ruggish Bone20 April 1994 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracksA1Thuggish Ruggish Bone4:40B1Thuggish Ruggish Bone (instrumental)4:02B2Thuggish Ruggish Bone (a cappella)4:40" and "Foe tha Love of $×Foe tha Love of $4 February 1995 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 5 tracks1Foe tha Love of $4:332Foe tha Love of $ (Tha Yella Mix 9 Minutes uv Funk)9:073Moe Cheese (instrumental)4:334Thuggish Ruggish Bone (Uneek’s remix)4:305Moe $ (instrumental)4:56", the second of which featured a verse by Eazy-E. "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart, and "Foe tha Love of $" peaked at No. 39 on the Hot 100 and No. 4 on Rap Tracks. After a slow start that saw the album's success limited to gangsta rap audiences, it broke through to the mainstream. The EP marked a major change in style for the group, as they now fully embraced the G-funk common in West Coast hip-hop of the time. Beats were supplied by DJ Yella, Rhythum D, and Kenny McCloud, and it was the group's first collaboration with newcomer producer DJ U-Neek, who would craft the group's signature sound by producing the majority of their next two albums. For over a year, Eazy-E nurtured their career, continuing to serve as their executive producer and teaching them the business skills he had taught himself over the years. The growing relationship was cut short, however, when Eazy-E died on March 26, 1995, from complications from AIDS-related pneumonia. Briefly, the young rappers thought they had lost everything with the loss of their friend and mentor. However, the group's potential was apparent, and Ruthless Records continued to support them.

1995–1997: E. 1999 Eternal and The Art of War

In 1995, the group's second album, E. 1999 Eternal×E. 1999 Eternal25 July 1995 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 17 tracks1Da Introduction4:252East 19994:223Eternal4:044Crept and We Came5:045Down ’71 (The Getaway)4:506Mr. Bill Collector5:017Budsmokers Only3:328Tha Crossroads (DJ U-Neek’s Mo Thug remix)3:449Me Killa0:5610Land of tha Heartless3:0611No Shorts, No Losses4:52121st of tha Month5:1513Buddah Lovaz4:4314Die Die Die2:5215Mr. Ouija 21:1716Mo’ Murda5:4517Shotz to tha Double Glock4:42, was released. It included the singles "1st of tha Month×1st of tha Month1995 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks11st of tha Month (radio edit)5:0721st of tha Month (radio edit with Tré)4:5431st of tha Month (album version)5:0641st of tha Month (instrumental)5:0551st of tha Month (a cappella)3:546Die Die Die (album version)2:54", which peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100 and No. 4 on Hot Rap Tracks and "Tha Crossroads×Tha Crossroads5 June 1996 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Crossroad (LP version)3:342Tha Crossroads (DJ U‐Neek’s Mo Thug remix)3:46" which reached No. 1 on both the Hot 100 and Hot Rap Tracks charts. Tha Crossroads was the highest-debuting rap single ever when it entered the national singles chart at No, 2 and a week later became No, 1 making it the fastest single to rise to the top position on the charts since the Beatles with "Can't Buy Me Love" in 1964. The song earned them a Grammy Award. The album generally saw positive reviews from critics as Bone had diversified its content and musical style. Critics were particularly intrigued by the album due to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's ability to reduce the banality associated with gangsta rap in their music at a time when the subgenre had become exceedingly cliché. A considerable portion of the album's concept was built upon violent subject matter, yet they also incorporated deeper themes, as its songs dealt with more spirituality and occult mysticism. The album was produced by DJ U-Neek (with co-production from Tony C. and Kenny McCloud). E. 1999 Eternal also introduced Bone's trademark tracks devoted entirely to the use of marijuana. The album name originated from one of the street names of a corner (E. 99th street and St. Clair) that was a familiar hangout to Bone members, as well as Eazy-E's album Eternal E. Naming it after Eazy-E's album was just another way of showing respect and tribute to the rapper who had helped them reach success. Also in 1996, Flesh-n-Bone would become the first member of the group to release a debut album, titled T.H.U.G.S, which was certified gold by the RIAA. In 1996, due to their success, the Cleveland clan established their own label, Mo Thugs Records, and released the Family Scriptures compilation album to introduce many of the Cleveland-based and other artists whom they were developing. E. 1999 Eternal is the group's most commercially successful album; it has been certified 4× platinum by the RIAA.
There were plans for Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to collaborate with West Coast rapper 2Pac on a studio album titled One Nation. The project brought hip-hop artists from all areas of the American map such as Boot Camp Clik, OutKast, Scarface, E-40, and more. However, 2Pac was shot and killed in September 1996 so the album never came into fruition. Bootlegs of songs produced while 2Pac was still alive have been distributed.
In 1997, the group released the double-disc set The Art of War. Bone explored a variety of subjects and styles, with focus on God and family and an overall ambient, mellow sound. The group incorporated violent lyrics, however, with a large portion of the album dedicated to what they labeled "clones" who claimed Bone had stolen their quick-tongued rapping style and vice versa. The album had been rumored to be titled "DNA Level C" which is Cleveland backward. The single "Look into My Eyes×Look Into My Eyes3 June 1997 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Look Into My Eyes (clean version)4:312Look Into My Eyes (instrumental)4:15" appeared on the soundtrack of the film Batman & Robin. It peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. "If I Could Teach the World×If I Could Teach the World7 October 1997 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1If I Could Teach The World4:282If I Could Teach The World (instrumental)4:30", the other single from The Art of War, peaked at No. 20 on the Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Hot Rap Tracks, and won an American Music Award. The album also included "Thug Luv×Thug Luv1997 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 8 tracksA1Thug Luv (Special LP version)A2Thug Luv (radio edit)A3Thug Luv (instrumental)A4Thug Luv (a cappella)B1Thug Luv (Special LP version)B2Thug Luv (radio edit)B3Thug Luv (instrumental)B4Thug Luv (a cappella)" with Tupac Shakur.

1998–2001: The Collection: Volumes One & Two, BTNHResurrection and controversies

In 1998 to around 2000, the lyrical content of some of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's songs came under scrutiny, with their music being involved in the criminal trials of Michael Tisius and Mitchell Johnson. They also released The Collection and The Collection: Volume Two, with both compilation albums containing various hits the group had produced from the mid 90s to the early 2000s.
In 2000, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony released BTNHResurrection, featuring the single "Resurrection (Paper, Paper)×Resurrection (Paper, Paper)2000 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Resurrection (Paper, Paper) (radio version)2Resurrection (Paper, Paper) (instrumental)3Resurrection (Paper, Paper) (album version a cappella)", which peaked on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at No. 52. The album's first half featured a slew of hardcore and dark tracks, with the second half being considerably more introspective and soft. Other singles from the album, including "Can't Give it Up", failed to crack the Billboard Hot 100, and the big-budget video for "Change the World×Change the World2000 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Change the World (radio edit)3:592Change the World (instrumental)3:59" failed to receive any rotation. This was their first group album to prominently feature Flesh-n-Bone, whose presence had been limited on previous releases because he had never signed with the group's label, Ruthless Records. Flesh was convicted for assault with a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon in June 2000. Pleading guilty, Flesh was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The group again began having public disputes with Bizzy Bone. Bizzy Bone abstained from promoting BTNHResurrection because he felt that Ruthless Records owed him money. He dropped a million-dollar lawsuit he had filed against Sony Music and Loud Records in exchange for a termination of his Sony contract. Three members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony released solo albums in 2001: Bizzy Bone with The Gift, Layzie Bone (under the name L-Burna) with Thug by Nature, and Krayzie Bone with Thug on da Line.

2002–2006: Thug World Order and Thug Stories

In 2002, the group released Thug World Order. This album, comprising what were described "politically slanted" songs, saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. The lyrics were almost completely void of any violence, while a larger number of tracks focused on the group itself. In contrast, several songs originally intended to be included on the album that were leaked after its release portrayed a much different album. The album debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. The first single released from the album was "Money, Money×Money, Money2002 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Money, Money (radio edit)4:042Money, Money (instrumental)5:31" and the second was "Get Up & Get It×Get Up & Get It8 October 2002 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracksAGet Up & Get It (radio edit)3:55BGet Up & Get It (instrumental)3:55", featuring 3LW. The third single, "Home", which featured Phil Collins performing part of his song "Take Me Home", peaked at No. 33 on the Rhythmic Top 40, impacting the charts in a number of countries, most notably the United Kingdom. Bizzy Bone was expelled from the group in January 2003, leaving only 3 active members: Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Thug World Order was also Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's final album with Ruthless Records.
Thug Stories, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's seventh album, was recorded on Koch Records and released on September 19, 2006. It marked the first time Bone Thugs-n-Harmony had recorded as a trio since they released an internet-only EP album called Bone 4 Life×Bone 4 Life2 September 2005 · EPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Playa3:242Playing the Game3:213Put Yo' Hands Up4:494Wrong Vs. Right3:215Hustla2:466Thug-A-Tone (U-Neek's medley)3:197Playa (radio version)3:288Playing the Game (radio version)3:279Put Yo' Hands Up (radio version)4:4410Cleveland Thugstas2:5111Do You Wrong2:0112Everlasting3:4613These Streets2:3614Kneight Rider Express2:14 in September 2005. Thug Stories featured a slightly more mature style, and the group leaned more heavily towards its harmonic roots than its "thug" origins. The album sold 38,000 in its first week and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Independent Albums chart.

2007–2008: Strength and Loyalty and T.H.U.G.S.

Originally to be titled The Bone Thugs Story, Strength & Loyalty was released on May 8, 2007, on Interscope Records imprint Full Surface Records. Being their first major album after an absence of nearly five years, the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 on iTunes and the Billboard urban music charts. The album contains guest appearances by Mariah Carey, the Game, will.i.am, Akon, Twista, Bow Wow, Yolanda Adams, and Felecia. Producers on the album included Swizz Beatz, Akon, Pretty Boy, Bradd Young, DJ Toomp, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, and others. The executive producer of the album was Swizz Beatz. The first single was "I Tried", which was their first top-10 hit in 10 years, peaking at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The second single was "Lil Love", which failed to reach the success of its predecessor. The album has been certified gold by the RIAA.
2007 also saw the release of the semi-autobiographical film I Tried, directed by Rich Newey, which explored what might have happened to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony had they not gotten their break with Eazy-E. Released on September 25, Layzie, Krayzie, and Wish Bone starred in the film, playing fictionalized versions of themselves. Also in 2007, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group.
T.H.U.G.S., an album featuring previously unreleased, largely remixed Bone Thugs-n-Harmony songs that hadn't made the final cut of BTNHResurrection and Thug World Order, was released on November 13, 2007, by their former record label Ruthless Records. Although the album embodies old tracks, there are some notable changes: new beats, distorted production, voice manipulation, and new song titles. The sole single off the album was "Young Thugs", which was accompanied by a newly filmed music video featuring Krayzie, Layzie, Bizzy, and Wish. The album was criticized as a cash grab.
In November 2007, Layzie Bone confirmed that he had completed Bone Brothers III with Bizzy Bone, spurring speculation about a full Bone reunion. In a video interview, Krayzie Bone stated that they all wanted to reunite, but that record label issues might prevent an official reunion.
After nearly a decade of incarceration, Flesh-n-Bone was released from prison on July 13, 2008. In an interview, Bizzy confirmed his return, the group having reunited in time for Flesh's release.

2009–2013: Uni5: The World's Enemy and The Art of War: World War III

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's five members officially returned with their new album Uni5: The World's Enemy, released on May 4, 2010, by their own record label BTNH Worldwide, with distribution by Warner Bros. Uni5 also marks the return of long-time Bone collaborator DJ U-Neek, who was absent from 2007's Strength & Loyalty but had produced for the group throughout their career, including hits "Thuggish Ruggish Bone×Thuggish Ruggish Bone20 April 1994 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracksA1Thuggish Ruggish Bone4:40B1Thuggish Ruggish Bone (instrumental)4:02B2Thuggish Ruggish Bone (a cappella)4:40" and "Tha Crossroads×Tha Crossroads5 June 1996 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Crossroad (LP version)3:342Tha Crossroads (DJ U‐Neek’s Mo Thug remix)3:46". They released the singles "See Me Shine", featuring Jay Rush and Lyfe Jennings, and "Rebirth", featuring Thin-C, a member of the Mo Thugs. A third single, "Meet Me in the Sky", was released on March 22.
Throughout 2011, Krayzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, and Layzie Bone spoke about many projects coming in 2012. Those projects were to include an anniversary album featuring all five members; a Bizzy/Krayzie duet album; and compilation albums of unreleased Bone Thugs-n-Harmony material from the mid to late 1990s and 2000s, prospectively titled Lost Archives Vol. 1. The group put their differences aside to reunite and belatedly mark their 20th anniversary at the Rock the Bells festival series of summer 2012.
During Summer 2012, West Coast rapper Game sampled Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's "1st Of Tha Month×1st of tha Month1995 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 6 tracks11st of tha Month (radio edit)5:0721st of tha Month (radio edit with Tré)4:5431st of tha Month (album version)5:0641st of tha Month (instrumental)5:0551st of tha Month (a cappella)3:546Die Die Die (album version)2:54" on his posse cut "Celebration", with the group's blessing. Game also posted a picture on Twitter showing the word "bone" constructed out of cannabis. He later confirmed that he was working in the studio with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony on a remix of "Celebration" for his album Jesus Piece.
In early November 2013, Krayzie Bone told HipHopDX that the Art of War III album would feature only Layzie, Bizzy, and Flesh-n-Bone and that neither he nor Wish Bone had recorded any material for that album. However, Krayzie and Wish both appeared on the album in the form of previously unreleased tracks that had been cut from Uni5: The World's Enemy. The Art of War: World War III was released on December 10, 2013.

2014–present: New album, New Waves, signing with Greenback Records

On July 15, 2014, it was announced that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony would release their final album in 2015. There would be only a single copy released, to be auctioned off, with bidding starting at $1 million. The group also announced they would be conducting a 20-country world tour beginning in December 2014. The following day, Krazyie Bone revealed that the album would be titled E. 1999 Legends. He then told XXL that he had approached the group about a reunion album in the middle of the previous year, and they had begun recording it at the end of 2013. Krayzie estimated that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony probably recorded 75 to 100 songs since they began work on the album, which was planned as a double-disc project. The first disc was to contain Bone Thugs-n-Harmony content exclusively, with no features, and would have 18–20 songs. The second disc was planned to feature a large number of big-name guest appearances such as Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Phil Collins, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, A$AP Mob, and Linkin Park, along with beats from Dr. Dre and DJ U-Neek, who had each been tapped for the album. Damizza would be producing/overseeing the entire E. 1999 Legends album, which was projected to be distributed through Damizza's Baby Ree Records label.
On February 14, 2015, producer and long-time Bone collaborator Damizza officially presented the single "More Than Thugs×More Than Thugs1 July 2017 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1More Than Thugs3:08". In August 2015, Krayzie announced that the first bid of at least $1 million had been received for E. 1999 Legends.
In 2017, Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone announced that they would release their long-awaited duet album together titled New Waves×New Waves23 June 2017 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Coming Home2:562If Heaven Had a Cellphone2:403Good Person2:564Fantasy2:405That Girl2:496Let It All Out3:067Waves4:128Whatever Goes Up3:479Cocaine Love3:2310Bad Dream2:4411Gravity3:5712Bottleservice2:5013Change the Story4:0814Ruthless4:0315Don't Let Go2:59 under the name Bone Thugs. The album's lead single "Coming Home" featuring Stephen Marley was released on March 24. Krayzie confirmed that the full Bone Thugs-n-Harmony group was working on a new album, but said that they would no longer be auctioning off the album's rights. All five members of the group would appear on rapper Wiz Khalifa's 2018 album Rolling Papers 2, each providing a verse for the song "Reach for the Stars". In early 2020, the group announced that they were changing their name to Boneless Thugs-n-Harmony in a promotion for Buffalo Wild Wings. Bizzy Bone later dismissed that the change was anything serious.
On December 2, 2021, Bone competed in a Verzuz battle with longtime rival group Three 6 Mafia, where all five Bone Thugs and all four still-living Mafia members took part, accompanied by many guests the two groups worked with over their careers. Bizzy was escorted off stage at one point for throwing a bottle at Juicy J, but soon returned and apologized as the show resumed without incident. The event was highly acclaimed as one of the series' best events to date, seen as more of a celebration of old-school hip-hop than a fight for supremacy.
On July 20, 2024, the group announced on social media they had officially signed with Greenback Records, a new record label founded by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor.
On April 25, 2025, the group released a new single "Aww Shit" featuring all five of the members of the group.
On May 28, 2025, the group appeared on the final episode of Everybody's Live with John Mulaney, after an initial failed attempt to book the group inspired John Mulaney's monologue in an earlier episode.
In August 2025 they played a concert at the 25th anniversary of the Gathering of the Juggalos.
In March 2026 it was announced that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony would accompany the Wu-Tang Clan on the fall leg of the Wu-Tang Forever: Final Chamber Tour, as a supporting act.

Awards and honors

About.com ranked them No. 12 on its list of the 25 Best Rap Groups of All Time, and MTV called them "the most melodic hip-hop group of all time".