E.D.I. Mean

Malcolm Greenidge, professionally known as E.D.I. Mean, was born on July 7, 1974. He is an American rapper and a prominent member of the influential hip-hop group, the Outlawz. Greenidge's journey into music began in his childhood when he befriended Katari "Kastro" Cox, who later introduced him to his cousin, the iconic Tupac Shakur.

In 1992, Greenidge, alongside Kastro and Tupac's godbrother Yafeu "Kadafi" Fula, formed a rap trio. Initially performing under the name Big Malcolm, Greenidge and his collaborators went through several group names, including Thoro Headz and Young Thugs. Their early work caught the attention of Tupac Shakur, who by then had achieved significant stardom. The trio was invited to guest appear on Tupac's single "Holla If Ya Hear Me," released on February 4, 1993. The group expanded in 1994 with the addition of Mutah "Napoleon" Beale, and they began performing as Dramacydal. Their association with Tupac continued, with guest appearances on his 1995 album, Me Against the World, on the tracks "Me Against the World" and "Outlaw."