Cypress Hill is an American hip-hop group that was founded in 1988 in South Gate, California. The group consists of B-Real (Louis Freese), DJ Muggs (Lawrence Muggerud) and Sen Dog (Senen Reyes). They are known for their unique style, which combines influences from Latin and gangsta rap.
Their self-titled debut album "Cypress Hill" was released in 1991 and was an instant success. It contained the hit singles "How I Could Just Kill a Man" and "Hand on the Pump". Their second album "Black Sunday" contained the hit "Insane in the Brain", which became one of their best-known songs.
Cypress Hill is known for their socially critical lyrics and their support for the legalisation of marijuana. They were the first Latino-American hip-hop group to release platinum and multi-platinum albums.
Over the course of their career, they have released several albums and are one of the longest running and most influential groups in the hip-hop scene. Their music has influenced generations of artists and they remain an important voice in the music industry. They were inducted into the West Coast Hip Hop Hall of Fame in 2019. Their music and influence will be felt for many years to come.