Born in Havana, his parents brought him and his three siblings including his brother Sen D.O.G., or Sen Dog, to live in New Jersey and then L.A. He belonged to a group made up of him, Senen, and two friends Deejay Muggs (DJ Mugs) and B-Real (B-Real) but a chance at a solo career split them up.His #1 hit "Mentirosa" was the first Spanglish hit record. The other three formed the rap group Cypress Hill.