Tone Lōc

Tone Lōc (born Anthony Terrell Smith; March 3, 1966) is an American rapper, actor, and producer. His biggest hit and most well-known song is "Wild Thing," which reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.

In addition to "Wild Thing," Tone Lōc had another hit song called "Funky Cold Medina," which peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989. He also had other lesser-known hits such as "Cheeba Cheeba" and "I Got It Goin' On."

Apart from his music career, Tone Lōc has also ventured into acting. He has appeared in various movies and TV shows, including "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "Heat," "Freedom Strike," and "C-Bear and Jamal." He has also done voice acting work for animated series such as "King of the Hill" and "Static Shock."

Yes, Tone Lōc has been recognized for his music. In 1990, he won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for his song "Wild Thing." He also received nominations for the American Music Awards and Soul Train Music Awards.

As of the last update on his career in 2019, Tone Lōc continues to perform live shows and make occasional appearances in movies and TV shows. He remains active in the entertainment industry and enjoys a dedicated following of fans.