Cormega, a respected hardcore rapper from Queensbridge, gained recognition for his independent approach to releasing music on his label, Legal Hustle. Growing up in the same projects as iconic rappers like Nas and Mobb Deep, Cormega's career was put on hold when he served time in jail. Despite being excluded from high-profile projects like The Firm, he eventually found success with critically acclaimed albums like The Realness and The True Meaning.

After a stint in jail and a failed recording contract with Def Jam, Cormega founded his own label and released successful albums like The Realness and The True Meaning. He took a break from music to raise his daughter before making a comeback with projects like Legal Hustle and Special Edition. Cormega's resilience and dedication to his craft have solidified his status as a revered figure in the underground rap scene.