Slimkid3

Slimkid3
Slim Kid performing in 2013
Slim Kid performing in 2013
Background information
Also known as
  • Tre Hardson
  • Slim Kid Tre
  • The Legend of Phoenix
Born
Trevant Hardson

(1970-10-05) October 5, 1970 (age 56)
OriginGardena, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1989–present
Labels
Member ofThe Pharcyde
Websiteslimkid3.com

Trevant Hardson (born October 5, 1970), known professionally as Slimkid3 (Slim Kid Tre; sometimes stylized as SlimKid3) or as Tre, is an American rapper from Los Angeles. He is a founding member of the Pharcyde.

Career

Tre Hardson began his career in the entertainment industry as a dancer and choreographer under the moniker Two for Two with his two high school friends Bootie Brown and Imani. The dance group was featured in music videos for Michael Jackson’s "Remember the Time", Herb Alpert, Tone Loc, and appeared as "Fly Guys" in the TV show In Living Color.

As a member of The Pharcyde, he has contributed to Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, as well as its follow-up release Labcabincalifornia. He also worked on the third album Plain Rap with the two remaining members of The Pharcyde after Fatlip's departure. After the release of Plain Rap, Tre also decided to leave the group to pursue a solo career.

Since his departure from The Pharcyde, Tre would also go by birth name of "Tre Hardson" as well as "Slimkid3". He has also formed the band Faqawi which has accompanied him with his solo career.[citation needed]

In 1996, Slimkid3 produced Brian Austin Green's debut album, One Stop Carnival.

In 1998, Slimkid3 collaborated with nu metal band Korn. He was featured on their single "Cameltosis" from their third studio album Follow the Leader. His first solo album, Liberation, was released in 2002. Recorded over three years, it featured contributions from the likes of MC Lyte, Saul Williams, Chali 2na, N'Dea Davenport, and Kim Hill.

In 2011, Slimkid3 released Another Day Another Dollar, a collaborative EP with DJ Nu-Mark. Slimkid3 & DJ Nu-Mark, his collaborative album with DJ Nu-Mark, was released on Delicious Vinyl in 2014.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

Production

References

  1. 1 2 Vasquez, Andres (August 29, 2012). "The Pharcyde's Slimkid3 Recalls Recording 'Bizarre Ride,' Explains Breakup". HipHopDX.
  2. 1 2 Jarman, Casey (December 10, 2009). "Extended Q&A With Tre Hardson (aka Slimkid3)". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014.
  3. ↑ "A Reunited Pharcyde Discuss Breakups, Makeups and J Dilla". Passion of the Weiss. May 18, 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Warmerdam, Elizabeth (August 26, 2013). "Bizarre Ride Can't Call Themselves Pharcyde". Courthouse News Service.
  5. ↑ Burkhalter, Aaron (December 8, 2005). "Organically Grown – Tre Hardson grows grassroots hip hop". Eugene Weekly.
  6. ↑ "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde Turns 20". stereogum.com. 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  7. ↑ Scarano, Ross (2020-12-06). "The Pharcyde: Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
  8. ↑ "Pharcyde Interview". www.daveyd.com. Retrieved 2026-06-19.
  9. ↑ Rosenthal, Jeff (April 24, 2013). "38. Slim Kid Tre Brings 90210 Actor To The Pharcyde". Complex.
  10. ↑ Bush, John. "Liberation – Tré Hardson". AllMusic. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  11. ↑ Cowie, Del F. (December 2002). "Tre Hardson Liberation". Exclaim!.
  12. ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (November 9, 2011). "SlimKid3 Teams With DJ Nu-Mark For "Another Day Another Dollar" EP". HipHopDX.
  13. ↑ Raymer, Miles (September 3, 2014). "Watch hip-hop vets DJ Nu-Mark and Slimkid3's 'I Know, Didn't I' video". Entertainment Weekly.