Murphy Lee
Torhi Murphy Lee Harper (born December 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Murphy Lee, is an American rapper who is best known as a member of the St. Louis, Missouri-based hip hop group, St. Following the commercial success of its lead member Nelly in the early 2000s, Lee signed with his label Derrty Entertainment, an imprint of Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Murphy's Law (2003).
Also recorded as Tohri Harper
Murphy Lee
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- Name
- Murphy Lee
- Born
- December 18, 1979
- Birth Name
- Torhi Murphy Lee Harper
- Birthplace
- St.
- Occupation
- Rapper
- Full name
- Tohri Harper.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Fields
- hip-hop.
- Languages
- English.
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Torhi Murphy Lee Harper (born December 18, 1979), better known by his stage name Murphy Lee, is an American rapper who is best known as a member of the St. Louis, Missouri-based hip hop group, St. Following the commercial success of its lead member Nelly in the early 2000s, Lee signed with his label Derrty Entertainment, an imprint of Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Murphy's Law (2003).
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It peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 and was supported by the Billboard Hot 100-number one single "Shake Your Tailfeather" (with Nelly and P. Diddy), which was also included on the accompanying soundtrack to the 2003 film Bad Boys II.
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Key facts
• Name — Murphy Lee • Born — December 18, 1979 • Birth Name — Torhi Murphy Lee Harper • Birthplace — St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. • Origin — University City, Missouri, U.S. • Occupation — Rapper • Years Active — 1997–present • Genre — * Hip hop • pop rap • Label — * Derrty • U C Me • Universal • Past Member Of — St. Lunatics • Website — NewMurph.com
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Year — Title — Peak chart positions — RIAA certifications • US — US R&B • 2003 — Murphy's Law *Released: September 23, 2003 *Label: Derrty Entertainment/Universal *Format: CD, digital download — 8 — 5 — * RIAA: Gold • 2009 — You See Me *Released: December 16, 2009 *Label: UCME Entertainment *Format: digital download — - — - — -
Singles
Singles
• Year — Song — U.S. Hot 100 — U.S. R&B — U.S. Rap — Album • 2003 — "Wat Da Hook Gon Be" (featuring Jermaine Dupri) — 17 — 11 — 6 — Murphy's Law • 2004 — "Luv Me Baby" (featuring Sleepy Brown & Jazze Pha) — 119 — 54 — 25 • "Hold Up" (featuring Nelly) — — — — — — • 2006 — "Dat Bullshit" — — — — — — — New P.O.L.O • 2007 — "Hatin'" (featuring Young Dro) — — — — — — • 2008 — "Murph Derrty" — — — — — — • "My Shoes" (featuring Kanja) — — — — — — — You See Me
Featured singles
Featured singles
• Year — Song — U.S. Hot 100 — U.S. R&B — U.S. Rap — Album • 2001 — "Batter Up" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Ali) — — — 76 — — — Country Grammar • 2002 — "Air Force Ones" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) — 3 — 4 — 1 — Nellyville • 2003 — "Shake Ya Tailfeather" (Nelly featuring P. Diddy & Murphy Lee) — 1 — 3 — 1 — Bad Boys II soundtrack
Guest appearances
Guest appearances
• 2001: "Batter Up" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Ali) • 2001: "Thicky Thick Girl" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Ali) • 2001: "Steal the Show" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) • 2001: "Wrap Sumden" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) • 2002: "Dem Boyz" (Nelly featuring Kyjuan & Murphy Lee) • 2002: "Oh Nelly" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee) • 2002: "Air Force Ones" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) • 2002: "Roc the Mic (Remix)" (Nelly featuring Freeway, Murphy Lee, & Beanie Sigel) • 2002: "Thinkin' About You" (Solange ft. Murphy Lee) • 2002: "CG 2" (Nelly featuring Kyjuan & Murphy Lee) • 2002: "Boughetto" (Ali featuring Murphy Lee) • 2003: "Welcome to Atlanta (Remix)" (Ludacris featuring P. Diddy, Murphy Lee, & Snoop Dogg) • 2003: "Gigolo (Remix)" (Nick Cannon ft. R. Kelly, E-40 & Murphy Lee) • 2003: "Sample Dat Ass" (Chingy ft. Murphy Lee) • 2003: "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (Kanye West ft. Murphy Lee) • 2004: "Tipsy" (Remix) (J-Kwon ft. Chingy, Murphy Lee and DJ Clue) • 2004: "River Don't Runnin'" (Nelly featuring Murphy Lee & Stephen Marley) • 2004: "Getcha Getcha" (Nelly featuring Ali, Murphy Lee, & Kyjuan) • 2007: "Work Dat, Twerk Dat" (Ali & Gipp ft. Murphy Lee and DJ Speedy) • 2007: "Throw Some D's" (Remix) (Rich Boy ft. Lil' Jon, Andre 3000, Jim Jones, Nelly, Murphy Lee and The Game) • 2007: "Do Them Bad" (Huey ft. Murphy Lee) • 2007: Duffle Bag Boy (Remix) (Playaz Circle featuring Lil Wayne and Murphy Lee) • 2009: "Think About It" (Darren B ft. Murphy Lee & Gena) • 2010: "Drumma" (Aye Verb ft. Chingy, Murphy Lee & Jibbs) • 2010: "Studda Step" (Unladylike ft. Murphy Lee) • 2010: "Sell Out Everything" (DJ Freddy Fred ft. Young Buck, Murphy Lee & Gunplay) • 2010: "k.I.s.s" (Nelly ft. Diddy-Dirty Money & Murphy Lee) • 2011: "Kill Me" (Adore ft. Murphy Lee) • 2012: "GO" (Nelly ft. Murphy Lee and City Spud) • 2014: "The Reason Why" (Daz Dillinger ft. Short Khop, Young Buck, Bo$$ and Murphy Lee) • 2022: "Call Me a Boss" (Heather Hobbs ft. Murphy Lee) • 2024: "I'll Be on It" (Lady O ft. Murphy Lee) • 2024: "That Shine" (Bone The Mack ft. Murphy Lee, Lil' Flip & W8ght)
Collaborations with St. Lunatics
Collaborations with St. Lunatics
• 2001: Free City (with St. Lunatics)
Mixtapes
Mixtapes
• My Name Is Lee (2002) • Batter Up (2007) • The Return of SuperMan BigLee (2008)
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Murphy Lee born at St. Louis.
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Murphy Lee was recorded at birth as Tohri Harper. He also worked under the name Murphy Lee. The authorities additionally record the heading Tohri Harper. His recorded language was English. Recorded as rapper, singer, actor, composer and record producer.
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