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{{Infobox Automobile

{{Infobox musical artist 2

|name = Opel Corsa

|Name = Kurupt

|image = [[Image:Holden XC Barina City 01.jpg|250px|Holden XC Barina City]]

|Img =

|manufacturer = [[General Motors]]

|Background = solo_singer

|production = 1983—present

|Birth_name = Ricardo Emmanuel Brown

|class = [[Supermini car|Supermini]]

|Alias = Young Gotti<br/>Kurupt The Kingpin

|similar = [[Fiat Uno]]<br />[[Fiat Punto]]<br />[[Ford Fiesta]]<br />[[Volkswagen Polo]]

|Born = {{birth date and age|1972|11|23}}

}}

|Origin = [[Hawthorne, California]] [[Los Angeles, California]]

The '''Opel Corsa''' is a [[supermini car|supermini]] that has been produced by [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors']] European subsidiary '''[[Opel]]''' since 1983. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably '''[[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]]''', '''[[Chevrolet]]''' , and '''[[Holden]]''') and names and spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below.

|Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]

|Years_active = 1992&ndash;present

|Label = [[Death Row Records]]<br/>[[Antra Records]]/ [[Interscope]]<br/>[[D.P.G. Recordz]]<br/>[[Gangsta Advisory Records]]

|Associated_acts = [[Tha Dogg Pound]], [[Daz Dillinger]], [[Soopafly]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Nate Dogg]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[2Pac]], [[RBX]], [[Xzibit]]}}

'''Kurupt''' (born '''Ricardo Emmanuel Brown''' on [[November 23]], [[1972]] in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[gangsta rap]]per and former Executive Vice President of [[Death Row Records]]. He is a member of the rap group [[Tha Dogg Pound]], and is mostly known for his work with [[Death Row Records]].

Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the [[United States]] or [[Canada]].

Also known as '''Young Gotti''' and '''The Kingpin''', He is one half of Tha [[Dogg Pound]] (Daz & Kurupt).

The Corsa was built at GM's plant in [[Zaragoza]] in [[Spain]], and also in countries like [[Germany]] ([[Eisenach]]), [[Argentina]] ([[Rosario]]), [[Brazil]] ([[São Caetano do Sul]] and [[São José dos Campos]]), [[Colombia]] ([[Bogotá]]), [[Mexico]] ([[Ramos Arizpe]]), [[South Africa]] ([[Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape|Port Elizabeth]]), [[India]] ([[Halol]]), and [[China]] ([[Shanghai]]).

==Biography==

===Early life & career===

Kurupt was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] and later moved to [[Hawthorne, California]] as a teen to live with his father. As a result, he has associated himself somewhat with Philadelphia and its rap scene, including Philly rappers such as [[Beanie Sigel]]. He lived in [[Hawthorne, California|Hawthorne]] and later moved to [[South Los Angeles|South Central]] on his own.

After a rap battle with future star [[Snoop Dogg]] at a club one night, the two felt camaraderie, and agreed that if one of the two got a record deal they would put the other on. When Snoop was discovered by [[Dr Dre]] and signed to [[Death Row Records]], Kurupt was also signed to the label.

==Opel Corsa A==

{{Infobox Automobile generation

|image = [[Image:Opel_corsa_a_v_sst1.jpg|250px|Opel Combo A]]

|name = Corsa A

|aka = Vauxhall Nova

|production = 1983—1993

|layout = [[FF layout]]

|platform = [[GM4200 platform]]

|body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />2-door [[sedan|saloon]]<br />4-door [[sedan]]

|similar = [[Citroën AX]]<br />[[Fiat Uno]]<br />[[Ford Fiesta]]<br />[[Peugeot 205]]<br />[[Volkswagen Polo]]

}}

Snoop's cousin, [[Daz Dillinger]], was also signed, and the three formed a group called [[Tha Dogg Pound]]. The pair had well-received appearances on the first two major Death Row releases, ''[[The Chronic]]'' and ''[[Doggystyle]]'', and due to the successes of the albums their debut ''[[Dogg Food]]'' was widely anticipated and did well both critically and on the charts.

The [[front-wheel drive]] Corsa was first launched in 1983 to replace the Opel Kadett City . Built in [[Zaragoza, Spain]], the first Corsas were three-door [[hatchback]] and two-door [[Saloon (car)|saloon]] models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving two years later. The basic model was called just the ''Corsa'', which was followed by the ''Corsa Luxus'', ''Corsa Berlina'' and the sporty ''Corsa SR''. Two years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called ''Corsa LS'', ''Corsa GL'', ''Corsa GLS'' and ''Corsa GT''. The Corsa was known in the UK market as the '''Vauxhall Nova'''. The car became best known in the UK as a popular choice of car driving schools. Although many young British '[[boy racer|boy-racers']] and '[[Chavs]]' customised or 'souped up' their models (and continue to do so to this day), the Nova was usually seen as dull. Power came from 1.0&nbsp;L, 1.2&nbsp;L, 1.3&nbsp;L, and 1.4&nbsp;L gasoline engines which were short on performance but strong on economy. There was also a 1.5&nbsp;L diesel engine available, which was also used in the [[Isuzu Gemini]] at around the same time. All of these engines were based on well proven [[GM Family II engine|GM Family II]] design with the exception of the 1.5 L diesel engine and 1.0&nbsp;L engine, which were based on the [[Opel OHV engine|OHV]] unit from the Kadett C. The engines and most of the mechanical components were derived from those used in the [[General Motors Astra|Astra/Kadett]].

After the signing of [[2Pac]] to Death Row in September 1995, a [[East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry|"rap war"]] was sparked between Death Row and [[Bad Boy Entertainment]]. Kurupt and Daz became embroiled in it through "New York, New York," the single from ''[[Dogg Food]]''; [[Queensbridge]], New York duos [[Capone-N-Noreaga]] and [[Mobb Deep]] responded with "L.A., L.A."

A 1.6&nbsp;L multi-point [[fuel injected]] engine with 100&nbsp;hp (74&nbsp;kW) and capable of 186&nbsp;km/h (115&nbsp;mph) was later added to the Corsa/Nova, giving decent performance and being badged as a ''GSi'' or, in Britain, ''GTE'' (only pre-facelift models, later models were all called GSi). A model with an 82&nbsp;hp 1.4&nbsp;L multi-point [[fuel injected]] engine also became available as ''SRi'', which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. The car's handling was still criticised and the styling called dull. There were also numerous reports of single-vehicle rollover accidents that called the handling into question.

===Off Death Row===

The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights and grille and with a new interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition from cars like the [[Renault Clio]] and [[Peugeot 106]].

When 2Pac was later murdered, Kurupt was one of the first artists to leave Death Row. He signed with [[Antra Records]] and released his debut solo album, entitled ''[[Kuruption!]]'' in 1998. It was a double-disc album, one drawing on the West Coast and one drawing on the East Coast, particularly Philadelphia. His second solo album, ''[[Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha]]'', was released on Antra in 1999. Many of his fans consider this to be his best album, though it did relatively poorly commercially.

In 2001, Kurupt released is third solo album, ''[[Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey]]''. The album did relatively well, promoted by the single "It's Over." In the same year, Kurupt and Daz released the album ''[[Dillinger & Young Gotti]]'' under the DPG moniker. In 2002, Kurupt signed back on with Death Row Records in exchange for Dr. Dre's former role of President.

In the UK, it has developed a cult following amongst enthusiasts because of the simplicity of modification. Popular modifications include C20 XE and C20 LET engine conversions, which create reasonably quick cars, quite cheaply, which are ideal for [[hill climbs]] and [[track day]]s. There are several clubs which provide users with good sources of information on maintaining and modifying.

Snoop Dogg and Daz, who held Death Row CEO [[Suge Knight]] responsible for 2Pac's death, were shocked by the move. This didn't sit well with them and a feud ignited between Kurupt and Snoop, Daz and DPG associates [[Soopafly]], and Terry Choe a.k.a [[Teezy]]. Kurupt faded into the background on Death Row, working on the album that would be pushed back numerous times; fans heard from him only on guest appearances or disses to his former groupmates.

Famous former owners include [[Colin McRae]] and [[Sean Bean]].

===VauxhallBack Novaon Death Row===

The '''Vauxhall Nova''' was produced by [[General Motors]] between 1983 and 1993. It replaced the [[Vauxhall Chevette]] and [[Opel Kadett|Opel Kadett City]]. All Nova and Vauxhall Corsa models were made in [[Spain]].

During his second stint on Death Row, Kurupt formed two separate groups: '''[[The Riflemen]]''' consisted of: Kurupt, [[Mobb Deep]], [[Jayo Felony]], [[40 Glocc]], and [[The Alchemist (producer)|The Alchemist]]. '''[[The HRSMN]]''' consisted of Kurupt, [[Canibus]], [[Killah Priest]] and [[Ras Kass]]. Though the former never released even a single and now seems defunct, the HRSMN have put out two mixtapes (one featuring songs by all the artists together, one just a loose compilation of contributions by each rapper). In interviews they have stated they are ready to begin working on finding a label for the project and releasing it, and though each one is busy with his own albums, they have each guested on each others' projects. [http://canibus-central.com/site/horsemen.php]

Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was made in early 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the [[Peugeot 106]] and [[Renault Clio]]. Its successor was the Corsa, which was the first Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the [[Opel]] version. By 1996, the whole Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named.

When the album, ''[[Against Tha Grain]]'', was finally released in 2005 to poor reviews and sales, Kurupt had already left the label a second time. The feud lasted about 3 years, until Snoop Dogg put together a meeting called the "West Coast Conference", which was a rounded up a large amount of rappers from the West Coast. The press conference was for artists to squash any problems, so they could all work together and make money in the future.

A clever TV advert in 1986 featured the ''[[Los Lobos]]'' hit ''[[La Bamba]]'' playing in the background as trick computer technology allowed the Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city.

===Again Off Death Row & Recent Projects===

Kurupt dropped "Same Day, Different Sh*t" in 2006. The CD was entirely produced by Daz. and was an independent release.

==Opel Corsa B==

{{Infobox Automobile generation

|name = Corsa B

|image = [[Image:Corsa B 1.4 CDX.jpg|250px]]

|production = 1993—present

|predecessor = [[Vauxhall Corsa|Vauxhall Corsa A]] (Europe)<br />[[Holden Barina]] (Australia/New Zealand)<br />[[Chevrolet Chevette]] (South America)

|layout = [[FF layout]]

|platform = [[GM4200 platform]]

|aka = Vauxhall Corsa<br />Opel Vita<br />Holden Barina (SB)<br />Chevrolet Corsa<br />Chevrolet Chevy (Chevy C2)<br />Chevrolet Classic<br />Buick Sail<br />Chevrolet Sail

|body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[sedan|saloon]]<br />5-door [[station wagon]]<br />2-door [[pickup truck]]

|related = [[Opel Combo#Combo A|Opel Combo A]]<br />[[Opel Tigra|Opel Tigra A]]<br />[[Chevrolet Celta]]<br />[[Chevy C2]]

|similar = [[Citroën Saxo]]<br />[[Fiat Punto]]<br />[[Fiat Palio]]<br />[[Ford Fiesta]]<br />[[Peugeot 205]]<br />[[Volkswagen Polo]]

}}

==Discography==

In 1993, a curvier, more attractive, Corsa was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the '''Nova''' name, with the car now being known as the Corsa in the UK. The next year, it was launched by [[Holden]] in [[Australia]], as the '''Barina''' replacing a version of the [[Suzuki Swift]] sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes on the Australian market.

===Solo albums===

{| class="wikitable"

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Kuruptkuruption.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Kuruption!]]'''''

*Released: [[September 1]], [[1998]]

*Billboard 200 chart position: #8 (83,000 copies)

*US Sales: 319,519<ref name="Ukmix">http://www.ukmix.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22680&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=300</ref>

*Singles: "We Can Freak It", "Ask Yourself A Question"

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Kuruptstreetzizamutha.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Tha Streetz Iz A Mutha]]'''''

*Released: [[November 2]], [[1999]]

*Billboard 200 chart position: #31

*US Sales: 507,893<ref name="Ukmix">http://www.ukmix.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22680&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=300</ref>

*Singles: "Girls All Pause"

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Kuruptspaceboogie.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Space Boogie: Smoke Oddessey]]'''''

*Released: [[July 10]], [[2001]]

*Billboard 200 chart position: #10 (83,000 copies)

*US Sales: 348,272<ref name="Ukmix">http://www.ukmix.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22680&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=300</ref>

*Singles: "It's Over"

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:KuruptOriginals.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Originals]]'''''

*Released: [[2004]]

*Chart positions: N/A

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Kuruptagainstthagrain.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Against Tha Grain]]'''''

*Released: [[August 23]], [[2005]]

*Billboard 200 chart position: #60

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Young Gotti - Same Day Different Shit.jpg|left|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Same Day, Different Shit]]'''''

*Released: [[June 20]], [[2006]]

*Billboard 200 chart position: N/A

*Singles:

|}

===With Tha Dogg Pound===

Power came from 1.2&nbsp;L [[GM Family 0 engine|Family 0]], 1.4&nbsp;L and 1.6&nbsp;L [[GM Family 1 engine|Family 1]] petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5&nbsp;L [[turbodiesel]] engine. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets, including [[Italy]], badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called [[Opel Tigra]].

{| class="wikitable"

A 1.0&nbsp;L [[straight-3|3-cylinder]] [[GM Family 0 engine|Family 0]] economy version was launched in 1996, and a [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. Strong competition came from new models like the [[Peugeot 206]], [[Fiat Punto]] and [[Škoda Fabia]].

!align="left"|Album cover

!align="left"|Album information

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:DoggPoundDoggFood.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Dogg Food]]'''''

*Released: [[October 31]], [[1995]]

*Label: [[Death Row Records]]

*Chart positions: #1

*Last [[RIAA certification]]: 2x Platinum

*Singles: Let Play House, New York New York

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:G30135xinzr.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Dillinger & Young Gotti]]'''''

*Released: [[May 1]], [[2001]]

*Label: [[D.P.G. Recordz]]

*Chart positions: #124

*Last [[RIAA certification]]:

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Tha dogg pound - 2002 a.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[2002 (Tha Dogg Pound album)|2002]]'''''

*Released: [[July 31]], [[2001]]

*Label: [[Death Row Records]]

*Chart positions: #36

*Last [[RIAA certification]]:

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:A30135xinzr.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[The Last of Tha Pound]]'''''

*Released: [[April 27]], [[2004]]

*Label: [[D.P.G. Recordz]]

*Chart positions:

*Last [[RIAA certification]]:

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:H07664evw40.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Dillinger & Young Gotti II: Tha Saga Continuez]]'''''

*Released: [[November 1]], [[2005]]

*Label: [[D.P.G. Recordz]]

*Chart positions:

*US Sales: 113.000 copies<ref>http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002277011</ref>

*Singles:

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:Dogg pound cover.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Cali Iz Active]]'''''

*Released: [[June 27]], [[2006]]

*Label: [[Doggystyle Records]]/[[Koch Records]]

*Chart positions: #28

*US sales: 71,232 copies

*Singles: Cali Iz Active, Sittin on 23z

|-

|align="left"|[[Image:DPG-DC.jpg|120px]]

|align="left"|'''''[[Dogg Chit]]'''''

*Released: [[March 27]], [[2007]]

*Label: [[D.P.G. Recordz]]/[[Koch Records]]

*Chart positions: #77

*US sales: 11,837 copies<ref>http://www.urbanconnects.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=375</ref>

*Last [[RIAA certification]]:

*Singles: Vibe With A Pimp

|-

|align="left"|

|align="left"|'''''[[Westcoast Aftershocc]]'''''

*Coming in [[2008]]

*Label:

*Chart positions:

*Last [[RIAA certification]]:

*Singles:

|}

===With [[The HRSMN]]===

The sedan model is still built and sold in Brazil as the '''Chevrolet Classic''', and '''Chevrolet Corsa Classic''' in [[Argentina]] and also in [[Chile]] up to the 2006 version. A budget version, the '''[[Chevrolet Celta]]''', has bodywork resembling the late 1990s [[Opel Vectra|Vectra]] and [[Opel Astra|Astra]]. Mexico has their version of the hatchback and sedan, known as the Chevy C2, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican versions were known as the '''Chevy''', with the names '''Monza''' used on the sedan, and '''Swing''' and '''Joy''' on the hatchbacks.

* [[2003]] ''[[The Horsemen Project]]''

===With [[J Wells]]===

The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by [[GM Shanghai]] as '''Buick Sail''' and '''Buick Sail S-RV''', respectively, until 2005. In 2005, they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, [[Chile]] became the first country outside [[China]] to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the '''Chevrolet Corsa Plus''', available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6&nbsp;L 92&nbsp;hp engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, power windows and central locking doors as standard equipment.

* [[June 5]] [[2007]] ''[[Digital Smoke]]''

===Other Appearances===

In India, the hatchback, saloon, and wagon versions were sold as the '''Corsa Sail''', '''Corsa''' (or '''Corsa Joy''') and '''Corsa Swing''' respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model is also still produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the '''Corsa Lite''' and '''Corsa Lite Plus''' under the Opel branding.

*1992 "Lyrical Gangbang" (Lady of Rage, Kurupt & RBX), "Stranded on Death Row" (Kurupt, RBX, Lady of Rage & Snoop Doggy Dogg) & "Bitches Ain't Shit" (feat. Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt & Snoop Doggy Dogg). (From [[Dr. Dre]]'s album ''[[The Chronic]]''.)

*1993 "Serial Killa" ~as Tha Dogg Pound~ (feat. The D.O.C. & RBX); "For All My Niggaz & Bitches" ~as Tha Dogg Pound~ (feat. The Lady Of Rage); "[[Doggy Dogg World]] ~as Tha Dogg Pound~ (feat. The Dramatics); & "Ain't No Fun (If The Homies Can't Have None)" (feat. Nate Dogg & Warren G) (all off the Snoop Doggy Dogg album ''[[Doggystyle]]'')

*1996 "Music Makes Me High (Remix)" (with [[Lost Boyz]], Canibus, & [[Daz]] from the 12" Single)

*1997 "Can You Handle It" (feat. Daz, [[McGruff]], & D.J. Rogers Jr.) (off the [[Heavy D]] album ''[[Waterbed Hev]]'')

*1998 "True Master" (feat [[Pete Rock]] & [[Inspectah Deck]] ) from the Pete Rock's album Soul Survivor

*1998 "The Comeback" (feat. Daz Dillinger) (from the TQ album ''They Never Saw Me Coming'')

*1999 "Gangsta, Gangsta (How U Do It)" (from the Chris Webber album ''Too Much Drama'')

*2000/2002 "Where I Wanna Be" (feat. Kurupt & Nate Dogg) (off Shade Sheist's album "Informal Introduction" & Damizza's "presents...Where I Wanna Be")

*2000 ''"O.G. To Me" (feat. Daz, [[Jayo Felony]])(off [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]]'s album "Last of a Dying Breed")''

*2001 ''"Who Ride Wit' Us" & "Make It Happen"(with Tone Toven) (both from the various artists album entitled "Nuthin' But A Gangsta Party 2")''

*2001 "Skunk" (featured on [[Choclair]]'s album ''Memoirs of Blake Savage'')

*2002 "Just A Dance" (from the [[Deborah Cox]] album ''[[The Morning After (Deborah Cox album)|The Morning After]]'')

*2002 ''"Blast Off" (from the various artists album entitled "Chronic Jointz: Da Hitz Vol. 1")''

*2003 "The Dungeon" (off the Canibus mixtape ''[[My Name Is Nobody]]'')

*2004 "Ain't No Way" ((from the HRSMN) off the unreleased album ''[[Catch Me If You Can]]

*2005 ''"West Coast" (Introduction by Kurupt) (off the Yama album "Amor")''

*2005 ''"Keep it G" feat [[Bohemia]] The Punjabi Rapper (featured on DJ Scorpio's album ''West Coast Desi'')

*2006 ''"Baby Who's Is It" (from the [[Teena Marie]] album "[[Sapphire]]")''

*2007 ''"Hood Or Nothing" (from the Westside Bugg album "The Roach Motel")''

==Filmography==

==== Names and markets ====

===Acting===

* '''Opel Corsa''' - Europe (except for UK)

*1999 ''[[3 the Hard Way]] (Video)''

* '''Vauxhall Corsa''' - United Kingdom

*2001 ''[[Keepin' It Real]] (as Raw-D)''

* '''Holden Barina''' - Australia, New Zealand (has just been replaced by [[Daewoo Kalos]])

*2001 ''[[The Wash]] (as Maniac)''

* '''Chevrolet Corsa''' - Latin America

*2002 ''Kurupt: G-TV (Video)''

* '''Chevrolet Classic''' - South America (after the launch of new Corsa)

*2002 ''[[Half Past Dead]] (as Twitch)''

* '''Chevrolet Corsa Plus''' - Chinese-assembled Corsa sold in [[Chile]]

*2002 ''[[Dark Blue]] (as Darryl Orchard)''

* '''Opel Corsa ''Lite''''' - South Africa (after the launch of new Corsa)

*2003 ''[[Fastlane (TV series)|Fastlane]] (TV episode called "Dosed" (as Fallon)''

* '''Opel Swing''' - South African station wagon

*2003 ''[[Hollywood Homicide]] (as K-Ro)''

* '''Buick Sail''' - China, until 2005

*2003 ''"Vegas Vamps"''

* '''Chevrolet Sail''' - China, since 2005

*2004 ''"I Accidentally Domed Your Son" (as Krego)''

* '''Opel Vita''' - Japan ''([[Toyota]] already registered the Corsa name for one of their [[Japan Domestic Market|domestic]] models, the [[Toyota Tercel]])''

*2004 ''[[Johnson Family Vacation]] (as himself)''

* '''Chevrolet Chevy''' - Mexico

*2005 ''"A Talent for Trouble" (as himself)''

* '''Chevrolet Monza''' - Mexico (4 door version)

*2005 ''[[Brothers in Arms]] (as Kansas)''

* '''Chevrolet C2''' - Mexico & Colombia ''([[facelift (product)|facelifted]] Chevrolet Chevy)''

*2006 ''[[Stand By Your Man]] (as Joker)''

* '''Opel Corsa "Classic" ''' - South African sedan

*2007 ''[[Half Past Dead 2]] (as Twitch)''

* '''Opel Sail ''' - India

*2007 ''[[Vice]] (currently filming) (as TJ Greene)''

* '''Chevrolet Swing and Joy''' - Mexico (hatchbacks)

==Opel Corsa C=Composer===

{{Infobox Automobile generation

|name = Corsa C

|image = [[Image:Opel Corsa C 5-door.png|250px|Opel Corsa C, 5-door, facelifted]]

|production = 2000—present

|layout = [[FF layout]]

|platform = [[GM Gamma platform]]

|aka = Vauxhall Corsa<br />Opel Vita<br />Holden Barina (XC)<br />Chevrolet Corsa

|body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]<br />4-door [[sedan|saloon]]

|related = [[Opel Combo#Combo B|Opel Combo B]]<br />[[Opel Meriva]]<br />[[Opel Tigra|Opel Tigra TwinTop]]<br />[[Chevrolet Montana]]

|similar = [[Citroën C3]]<br />[[Fiat Punto]]<br />[[Fiat Palio]]<br />[[Ford Fiesta]]<br />[[Peugeot 206]]<br />[[Volkswagen Polo]]

}}

*1995 ''[[Murder Was the Case]]: The Movie'' (Video) (song "[[Doggy Dogg World]]")

The Corsa C was introduced in 2000, with distinctive styling for the three-door and five-door hatchbacks. [[General Motors Corporation|General Motors]] dubbed the new chassis [[GM Gamma platform|Gamma]] and intended to use it in a number of other models.

*2001 ''"Gang Tapes"''

===Appearances===

A sedan version is also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries has a distinctive front end, more conservative than its European counterpart. Brazil also offers a [[pickup truck]] version of the Corsa named the '''[[Chevrolet Montana]]''' (sold in some markets as '''Tornado'''), which, as well as the sedan, is exported in [[CKD|completely knocked down (CKD)]] form to South Africa for local assembly. [[Delta Motor Corporation|GM South Africa]] markets the hatchback simply as '''The New Corsa''' and the pickup version, as the '''Utility'''.

*1995 ''"Murder Was the Case: The Movie"''

A new 1.3 L ''CDTi Ecotec'' turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat ([[JTD engine|MultiJet]]) and 1.7&nbsp;L 16-valve ''DTi Ecotec'' turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu ([[Circle L engine|Circle L]]).

*1998 ''"Straight from the Streets"(Video)''

*1999 ''[[Charlie Hustle: Blueprint of Self-Made Millionaire]] (TV)''

*2000 ''[[The Up In Smoke Tour]](Video)''

*2003 ''"Hardware: Uncensored Music Videos - Hip Hop Volume 1"(Video) (segment "The Next Episode")''

*2003 ''[[Tupac: Resurrection]]''

*2005 ''"Brothers in Arms: The Making of a Modern Western"''

*2006 ''"Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and the Cops"''

==Grammy Award nominations==

The 1.0&nbsp;L and 1.2&nbsp;L ''Ecotec'' [[GM Family 0 engine|Family 0]] engines are carryovers from the Corsa B; but 1.4&nbsp;L [[GM Family 1 engine|Family 1]] engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8&nbsp;L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125hp (92kW) and 165Nm of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSI and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of these engines with [[TwinPort]] technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5&nbsp;hp, reaching 80&nbsp;hp (59&nbsp;kW).

Kurupt has been nominated for one [[Grammy Award]] but has not yet won an award [[as of 2006]].

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In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a [[mini MPV]] called the '''[[Opel Meriva]]''', development of which began under Opel in [[Rüsselsheim]] but finished by Chevrolet in Brazil.<!-- A trio of specially-modified Opel Corsas are used in the "Lights Motors Action!" extreme stunt show at [[Disney MGM Studios]].-->

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The Corsa C is still manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produces this car model is located in Rosario City, Argentina. The plant exports the CORSA C mainly to Brazil.

! Genre

Corsa C 2007 model is sold under the name of Chevrolet Corsa, and comes in a hatchback version and sedan. The 2007 edition features a new logotype of the Chevrolet brand introduced in the South American market when the New Vectra model came out in Argentina. A new color, the "Grey Bluet" is offered too.

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In [[Australia]], the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the [[Wheels]] 2001 Car Of The Year ([[COTY]]). In December 2005, The Corsa C was dropped from the [[Australian]] & [[New Zealand]] Holden ranges, as a cost-cutting measure by GM, and was replaced by the [[Chevrolet Kalos]], which is now the new Holden Barina.

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==== Names and markets ====

| Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group (with Daz)

* '''Opel Corsa''' - Europe (except for United Kingdom), South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong

| Soundtrack

* '''Vauxhall Corsa''' - United Kingdom

| <FONT SIZE= +1>"[[What Would You Do (Tha Dogg Pound song)|What Would You Do]]"

* '''Holden Barina''' - Australia, New Zealand

| 1996

* '''Chevrolet Corsa''' - Latin America

| Nominated

* '''Chevrolet Corsa Evolution''' - Chile, Colombia

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* '''Opel Vita''' - Japan ''(see Corsa B for explanation)''

==Opel Corsa D==

{{Infobox Automobile generation

|name = Corsa D

|image = [[Image:2007 Opel Corsa D 01.jpg|250 px|Opel Corsa d]]

|production = 2007—present

|layout = [[FF layout]]

|platform = [[GM Gamma platform]]

|aka = Vauxhall Corsa

|body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]]<br />5-door [[hatchback]]

|related = [[Fiat Punto|Fiat Grande Punto]]

}}

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the [[GM Gamma platform|Gamma platform]], which was codeveloped by [[Fiat]] and [[Opel]] and is also employed by the 2006 [[Fiat Punto|Fiat Grande Punto]]. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006.

The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C are available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTi and 1.7 L DTi engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75&nbsp;PS (55&nbsp;kW) to 125&nbsp;PS (92&nbsp;kW). The 190&nbsp;PS OPC/VXR version will be on sale from early [[2007]], with a 1.6 [[turbocharged]] petrol engine powering the front wheels.

=== Flexfix ===

Flexfix is an integrated [[bicycle rack]]. It is essentially a drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear [[bumper]]. On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, an extra rear licence plate, and supplemental brake lights. When not in use, one would not even know the system was there if not for the drawer cutout.

===Names and markets===

* '''Opel Corsa''' - Europe (except for UK), Singapore, South Africa

* '''Vauxhall Corsa''' - United Kingdom

==Trivia==

*Has recently been engaged to west coast gangsta rapper [[Gail Gotti]].

*Was previously engaged to [[R&B]] singer [[Natina Reed]], of the group [[Blaque]] and was also previously engaged to [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]] rapper [[Foxy Brown]].

*Is an expert of the so-called [[C-Walk]], a Crip Gang ritual. He also made a song about it called "C-Walk" featuring the Crip members [[Slip Capone]] & [[Tray Deee]].

*Wrote and produced the song "Streets on Fire" with Porno for Pyros for the film ''Dark Blue'', which was never released on an album.

*His brother is a rapper named [[Roscoe (rapper)|Young Roscoe]]

*Is Associated with the Rollin 60s Crip Gang

*Has had feuds with rappers in the past dissing artists such as DMX, Ja Rule, Foxy Brown, 50 Cent, Bad Azz, Soopafly, Snoop Dogg & even his partner in Tha Dogg Pound [Daz Dillinger].

*Has his own Porno DVD named "Kurupt Uncut"

*When Koch released "Against The Grain" they removed all the diss songs from the album. Those songs have now been released on Kurupt "Against Tha Grain (The E.P.)" and includes the infamous "No Vaseline Part 2" which is aimed at Soopafly, Bad Azz, Daz, and Snoop Dogg. Available at forthepeopleent.com

==References==

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==External links==

*[http://www.myspace.com/therealkuruptKurupt's Myspace Page]

*[http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=12 Euroncap Opel Corsa B Ratings (Revision A, 93-96 Production Run)]

*[http://www.youngotti.com/ Kurupt's official website]

*[http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=23 Euroncap Opel Corsa B Ratings (Revision B, 97-99 Production Run)]

*[http://www.euroncapforthepeopleent.com/content/safety_ratings/details.php?id1=1&id2=113 EuroncapKurupt OpelAgainst CorsaTha CGrain RatingsE.P.]

*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0476097/ Kurupt on IMDB]

*[http://www.euroncap.com/images/results/superminis/car_261_2006/Opel%20Corsa%20datasheet.pdf Euroncap Opel Corsa D Ratings]

*[http://car-cm.zdap.jp/opel/vita.htm Opel Corsa Commercials]

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