Darnell Carlton born August 20, 1974 aka and better known by his stage name Crunchy Black is an American rapper and hype man. From the group’s inception until 2006, he was a longtime member of the Oscar-winning rap group Three 6 Mafia.
Crunchy quit Three 6 Mafia due to financial disagreements surrounding his intention to further his solo career. * On My Own*, Black’s debut solo album, was released on September 19, 2006. Crunchy claims that DJ Paul and Juicy J released this album without his permission. DJ Paul and Juicy J are also accused of releasing Crunchy’s second solo album, From Me To You, without his permission.