Phillip Anthony Beasley (born January 30, 1983), known professionally as Philthy Rich, is an American rapper and convicted felon from Oakland, California.

He began his musical career in 2004, and enlisted local rappers including Mistah F.A.B., J. Stalin, and Shady Nate to embark on his "Stan Bizzness BG's" tour, which was cancelled after Beasley was arrested for selling cocaine and cannabis, for which he was sentenced to six years in prison the following year. His subsequent criminal trials include firearms conspiracy, unlawful weapon possessions, and other federal charges.Philthy Rich biography. Artistwiki.com. Retrieved on 2014-01-14.

Despite remaining independent, he has collaborated with mainstream artists including Rick Ross, Migos, Gucci Mane, French Montana, B.o.B, Jeremih, Fabolous, Waka Flocka Flame, Chief Keef, Juelz Santana, E-40, and Kaz Bałagane among others.

Personal life Beasley grew up in the Seminary neighborhood of Oakland.

On February 13, 2011, Beasley was arrested with two other people after a rap concert at a nightclub in San Francisco, California, for owning a Bentley that was reported stolen out of Las Vegas.

In August 2012, Beasley was shot three times and drove himself to a hospital where he was released the following day.

Controversy On September 25, 2013, he released a track entitled "Swear to God" featuring Kurt Diggler. It dissed Bay Area rappers Kafani, Messy Marv & DB Tha General. (2013-09-25). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. The track is to appear on his upcoming album N.E.R.N.L. 3. In response, DB released a diss track at Philthy entitled "Luke 16:13" featuring Quise the Criminal on September 27, to be released on his upcoming album Motel 6. (2013-09-27). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. That same day Kafani released a diss track entitled "Philthy You a Verse Lick", (2013-09-27). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. and "Philthy Bitch" the next day, where he described how he decided to remove Philthy Rich from his song "Slide Thru" featuring Rayven Justice. (2013-09-28). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. On September 28, Philthy Rich released another diss track entitled "The Ice Queen, The Girl Girl & The Bebe Store" which also dissed Sacramento-based rapper, Lavish D. (2013-09-28). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. On October 1, 2013, Lavish released two diss tracks entitled "Lyrical Ether" (2012-08-17). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. and "King of Oakland".. Retrieved on 2014-01-14. In response, Shady Nate & Philthy released a diss track entitled "Fuck Lavish D".Shady Nate & Philthy Rich – "Fuck Lavish D" (Lavish D Diss) | Video YouTube – NMETV Latest Music Videos and Clips. Nme.Com. Retrieved on 2014-01-14. Messy Marv plans on releasing a diss record entitled Philthy Rich Is a Bitch on October 22.Exclusive: Lil Paperd Up Mess – Philthy Rich Is A Bitch (Mixtape Cover) . ThisIs50.com (2013-10-03). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. On October 15, Philthy released a diss record entitled Messy Marv a.k.a. the Girl Girl Is a Fake Blood, containing a freestyle diss over Drake's "Pound Cake / Paris Morton Music 2".Philthy Rich – "Pound Cake" (Messy Marv diss). Hip-hopvibe.com (2013-10-15). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. The next day, Marv dissed Philthy in a track entitled "I'm Right Here".Messy Marv – I'm Right Here (Philthy Rich Diss). Slumz.boxden.com. Retrieved on 2014-01-14.

Discography Studio albums Funk Or Die (2009) Loyalty B4 Royalty (2009) Neighborhood Supastar (2009) Neighborhood Supastar 2 (2010) Loyalty B4 Royalty Vol. 2 (2010) Trip'n 4 Life (2011) Loyalty B4 Royalty Vol. 3 (2011) Kill Zone (2012) N.E.R.N.L. (2012) N.E.R.N.L. 2 (2013) N.E.R.N.L. 3 (2014) Real Niggas Back In Style (2016) Sem God (2017) Fake Love (2018) N.E.R.N.L. 4 (2018) East Oakland Legend (2019) Big 59 (2019) Hometown Hero (2020) Real Hate (2020) Phillip Beasley EP (2021) Solidified EP (2021) Motivational Purpose (2022) Federal Indictment (2023) King Of Oakland (2023) Real, Rich, & Respected (2025) Heart Of The Hood (2025) T$GO (2026) T$GO 2 (Motion Files) (2026) FOD The New Death Row (2026) Seminary Hall of Fame (2026)

EP’s Slap House: Thizz Mix (2009) Funk Or Die: The Leak (2009) Flyest Figga On 2 Feet (2009) Trip'n 4 Life: The Leak (2009) Streets On Lock EP (2010) Weekend In Detroit (2021) Weekend In Houston (2023) Weekend In LA (2023)

Independent albums Slap House Vol. 4 (2008) Free Philthy Rich (2009) Quit Hatin' On The Bay (2009) Funk Season (2009) Funk Season 2 (2010) Funk Season 3 (2011) SemCity Money Man (2014) SemCity Money Man 2 (2014) SemCity Money Man 3 (2015) SemCity Money Man 4 (2016)

Mixtapes Hood Rich 2 (2006) Streets On Lock (2008) PhilthyFresh (2008) Hood Rich 3 (2011)Philthy Rich Mixtape | Rap/Hip-hop mixtapes. Jumpinblack.com. Retrieved on 2014-01-14. GSlaps Radio Vol. 2 (2011)Philthy Rich – Philthy Rich – GSlaps Radio Vol. 2 (Mixed by DJ Critical Hype) Hosted by DJ Critical Hype // Free Mixtape @. Datpiff.com (2011-10-19). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. True Religion Shawty (2012)Philthy Rich – True Religion Shawty (Free Mixtape) – The latest Bay Area rap and hip-hop music – Thizzler on the Roof. Thizzler.com (2012-02-10). Retrieved on 2014-01-14. Conspiracy (with The Hoodstarz) (2012) Kill Zone: The Leak (2012) Vampin' In The Bay (with DJ Racks & Jim Jones) (2013) Messy Marv a.k.a. The Girl Girl Is A Fake Blood (2013) Hood Rich 4 (2016) Seminary (2017) Neighborhood Supastar 4 (2017)

with The Boy Boy AKA Messy Marv Neighborhood Supastar Vol. 3 (2011)

with Chris Lockett 11-5900 (2012)

with DJ Fresh My Block: Welcome To Sem City (2008) My Block: Welcome To Sem City 2 (2010)

with FOD Entertainment FOD The Infrastructure (2022) Motion Family (2022)

with J-Diggs Izm 101 (2012)

with J. Stalin The Early Morning Shift, Vol. 3 (2010)

with M Dot 80 A~1 Since Day One (2014)

with Preddy Boy Itchy Palm$ (Volume 2) (2014)

with Anonymous That Dude A Hustlas Motivation (2014)

with DuBBleOO M.P.R. (Money, Power, Respect) (2014)

with Pooh Hefner #NOBFE (2012) #NOBFE Vol. 2 (2013) #NOBFE Vol. 3 (No Hold’n Hands & Kick’n Cans) (2013) #NOBFE Vol. 3 (Deluxe Edition) (2014) #NOBFE Vol. 4 (If She Look She Took) (2018)

with Ray Rydah Tha Skumbagz (2008)

with Joe Blow MOBWire (2015)

with Stevie Joe Philthy Fresh (2009) Philthy Fresh 2 (Deluxe Edition) (2014) Philthy Fresh 3 (2017)

with Teek da Kid Town Bizz Allstars (2009)

with Thizz Nation Thizz Nation Vol. 27 (2010)

with Guce Bully’s Wit Fullys (2013)

with Mozzy Political Ties (2016)

with Yowda American Greed (2016)

with Kae One Rich Nigga Issues (2016)

with Peezy East Side (2018)

with Prezi Hood Presidents (2018)

with YID Sem City Kane City (2018)

with Cookie Money Philthy Money EP (2018)

with FMB DZ Can’t Funk Broke (2018)

with C.M.L Fuck Yo Politics (2019)

with Toohda Band$ Money Motivated (2021)

with Skinny T Shit Talker 4 (2022) CBFW 3 EP (2025)

with Yung X Principles & Morals (2024)

with Motion Mall My Block: Welcome To Sem City 4 (2024)

Singles 2008: "Straight Outta Oakland" (featuring Ros, J. Stalin, Stevie Joe, Kaz Kyzah, Shady Nate, Lil Blood, Eddi Projex, Beeda Weeda, Keak da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B. & Too Short) 2009: "Follow the Money" (featuring Stevie Joe & Kaz Kyzah) 2009: "Teeth 2 Feet" (featuring Keak Da Sneak & Stevie Joe) 2009: "I Represent It" 2010: "Feeln' Like Pac" (featuring E-40) 2010: "Do It Better" (featuring Lil Kev) 2012: "Moving Birds" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame & YG Hootie) 2014: "Straight to the Money" (featuring Montana Montana Montana) 2015: "Showtime" (featuring Icewear Vezzo) 2015: "Make a Living" (featuring Iamsu!)

Song features 2010: "Ain’t Goin Out Like That" By Ill Slim Collin (featuring Philthy Rich, L Boy, & K Hurl) 2012: 'Stevie Joe Presents: Who Got Next?, "Cali Connected" By Sheye T. (featuring Philthy Rich & Mr. J Noxx)

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Introducing Montana Montana Montana & 925Five Records