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After a talent show at [[Grambling State University]], E-40 and his cousin [[B-Legit]] decided to attempt a career in rap. They moved back to [[Vallejo, California|Vallejo]] and teamed up with D-Shot, E-40's brother, to form the group Most Valuable Players. E-40's gospel singing uncle (see "I got the game from my Uncle Saint Charles") helped them put out the record. E-40's sister, Suga T, was then added to the group to form [[The Click]].<ref>[http://www.westcoast2k.net/interviews/blegit.htm West Coast 2k interview with B-Legit]</ref>

The "40" in "E-40" was chosen by Earl as a reference to "[[Malt liquor#Forty ounce bottles of malt liquor|40]]s" - 40 ounce bottles of malt liquor. The "E" was simply derived from Earl's first name.<ref>E-40 has stated this several times over-the-air on the radio. Also, he is a flaming homosexual</ref>

After the release of The Click's first album, ''Down and Dirty'', E-40's local solo debut, ''Federal'', was released. E-40 then gained statewide recognition{{fact}} with his early EP, ''The Mail Man'', featuring the underground hit ''Captain-Save-a-Ho''.