Johnny Richter

Kottonmouth Kings
Members of Kottonmouth Kings at a signing
Background information
Origin	Placentia, California, United States
Genres	Hip hop, rap rock, alternative hip hop, psychedelic hip hop, punk rock, rapcore, alternative metal
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Suburban Noize Records (1996–2013) Independent (2013–2014) United Family Music (2014–present)
Associated acts	Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Big B, Tech N9ne, Cypress Hill, Marlon Asher, hed (pe)
Website	www.kottonmouthkings.com
Members	D-Loc (rapper) (1996–present) Daddy X (rapper) (1996–present) The Dirtball (rapper) (2009–present) Lou Dog (percussion) (1996–present) Mikey Bonez (guitar) (2015–present)
Past members	Saint Dog (rapper) (1996–1999) Pakelika (deceased) (dancer) (1996–2012) The Taxman a.k.a. "Munchies" (hypeman) (2000–2013) Johnny Richter (rapper) (1996–2013) DJ Bobby B (DJ, Producer) (1996–2015)

Kottonmouth Kings is an American hip hop group from Placentia, Orange County, California. The band officially formed in 1996, describing their eclectic sound as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock". Kottonmouth Kings are composed of Daddy X (singer of Humble Gods, X Pistols, former singer of Doggy Style), Lou Dog (drummer of Humble Gods and former drummer of Doggy Style), D-Loc, DJ Bobby B, and newest member/ vocalist, The Dirtball. The group first attracted attention with the song "Suburban Life", which appeared on the soundtrack to the film Scream 2 (With former member Saint Dog).

On February 24, 1998 Kottonmouth Kings released their first overall album, and their first EP, an EP titled Stoners Reeking Havoc.

On August 11, 1998 Kottonmouth Kings released their first national album, first studio album, and 2nd overall album titled Royal Highness on Suburban Noize Records and Capitol Records. The album featured the original lineup of: Daddy X, D-Loc, Saint Dog on vocals, and Lou Dog on drums and percussion, and DJ Bobby B.

On March 11, 1999 Kottonmouth Kings released their second EP, and 3rd overall album titled: Stash Box. On October 26, 1999 Kottonmouth Kings released their first compilation album, and 4th overall album titled Hidden Stash. This was also the last album to feature Saint Dog as a member of Kottonmouth Kings.