Derrick Keyes, known professionally as Nine, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He emerged in the early 1990s as part of the East Coast hip-hop scene and achieved wider recognition following the release of his debut album, Nine Livez (1995). == Career == Early career and breakthrough (1988–1996) Nine began his recording career as a member of the Bronx-based hip-hop group Deuces Wild, performing under the name Ricochet. The group first gained traction after recording an on-air... [more on Wikipedia]