| Hanz On | |
| Birth Name: | Anthony Messado |
| Alias: | Hannibal The Great |
| Birth Date: | 24 July 1974 |
| Origin: | Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Genre: | East Coast hip hop |
| Years Active: | 2007–present |
| Label: | Hanz On Music |
| Associated Acts: | Wu-Tang Clan, Wu-Tang Killa Beez, Carlton Fisk |
| Website: | www.hanzonmusic.com |
Anthony Messado (born July 24, 1974),[1] better known by the stage name Hanz On or Hannibal The Great, is an American rapper and an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Out Of Chef's Kitchen in 2010, and has since co-founded a record label called Hanz On Music. He is closely tied to another Wu-Tang Clan affiliate named Carlton Fisk.
Hanz On released his debut album, Out Of Chef's Kitchen, after signing to Ice Water Inc. in 2010. He had previously been a part of Ice Water and featured on their debut crew and compilation albums. The solo album contained verses from Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Busta Rhymes among others.[2]
In August 2009, Hanz attained notoriety after an incident during that year's Rock The Bells festival. Hanz punched rapper Joe Budden in the face because of a feud that Budden had with Raekwon and other members of the Wu Tang Clan.[3]
In 2012, Hanz On launched record label Hanz On Music, formally leaving Ice Water Inc. In late 2012 it was announced that the new label's first release would be the "Back to Sicily Mixtape"[4] hosted by DJ Kay Slay. Back To Sicily featured appearances from Method Man and Inspectah Deck.[5] A music video for lead single We Did It was produced in September 2012. Hanz On's second solo LP titled Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great was released in 2013 and featured Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck.
In June 20, 1994, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal possession of weapon substance. On January 28, 1998, Hanz On was released from prison.
In February 16, 1999, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal sale control substance. On October 24, 2002, Hanz On was released from prison.
In May 1, 2003, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree attempted criminal sale control substance. On June 23, 2006, Hanz On was released from prison.
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