History
EPMD
EPMD, an influential American hip-hop duo, emerged from Brentwood, New York, leaving a significant mark on East Coast hip-hop. Active initially from 1987 to 1999, the group reunited in 2006, continuing their legacy.
The group's name, an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars," directly reflects its core members: rappers Erick Sermon, also known as "E Double," and Parrish Smith, or "PMD." Throughout their career, the group was supported by DJs, including Diamond J, DJ K La Boss, and later, DJ Scratch.
Group Dissolution and Reconciliation
The duo's initial run concluded in January 1993 amidst controversy. Reports from interviews in publications like The Source and Rap Pages detail an incident in late 1991 where Smith's home was burglarized. According to Smith, during the subsequent police investigation, one of the individuals apprehended allegedly implicated Sermon, claiming Sermon had paid them to commit the crime. Sermon was arrested and questioned but was ultimately not charged.
