Treach

Anthony Criss (born December 2, 1970[5]), better known by his stage name Treach, is an American rapper and actor. He is perhaps best known as the lead rapper of the hip hop group Naughty by Nature.

For an excavation or depression in the ground, see Trench.
Treach
Treach in 2012
Born
Anthony Criss[1]

(1970-12-02) December 2, 1970[2][3]
East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Occupation
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1999; div. 2001)​
[4]
Cicely Evans
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(m. 2019)​
Children3
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1986–present
Associated acts
Websitenaughtybynature.com

Career

With Naughty by Nature, Treach worked with fellow group members Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee. Sometimes he shared verses on songs with Vin Rock, but often, especially on the group's earlier albums, Treach was the sole performer on the song. Examples of this are some of the group's most well-known singles from their self-titled second album, such as "O.P.P.," and "Ghetto Bastard".

Treach's physique[6][7] has helped him land roles[8] in crime films, television crime dramas and as a leading man in romance films, including a full frontal in the 2001 crime comedy Love and a Bullet.[7]

Personal life

Treach is the older brother of rapper Diesel from the Rottin Razkals, a close affiliate group to Naughty by Nature.

Treach was arrested in Union City, New Jersey on April 10, 2014. He allegedly passed traffic police in his Cadillac Escalade at 55 miles per hour in a 25 mile per hour zone and attempted to elude law enforcement officers after being given a signal to stop, leading them on a high-speed chase for nine blocks before stopping. He then left his vehicle and ran towards the police car; the officers drew their weapons and ordered him to return to his vehicle. Treach later complied with the officers' orders and was cited for reckless driving, speeding and driving with a suspended license. Officers also found there was a warrant for his arrest out of Essex County, New Jersey for failing to appear at a hearing related to child support, and warrants out of Union City and Secaucus, New Jersey for failing to appear at hearings related to motor vehicle violations.[9] He made his first court appearance on the charge in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 11 and spent the night in Hudson County jail in Kearny before being released after posting $15,000 bail.[10]

Marriages

Treach was married to Sandra Denton, better known as "Pepa" of the hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa, from July 1999 until 2001. The couple had one daughter, Egypt Jahnari Criss (born September 2, 1998). Denton documented the marriage in her 2008 memoir Let's Talk About Pepa, which included allegations of abuse. In April 2017, Treach responded on Instagram, saying they were all false.[11]

According to VH1, Treach has been with his common-law wife Cicely Evans for the last 10 years. They have two children together. The couple starred on Season 5 of Couples Therapy on VH1 in 2014. Treach and Cicely Evans wed on September 8 2019 in New Jersey.[12]

Discography

Studio albums with Naughty by Nature

Guest appearances
Year Song Artist(s) Album
1991 "Time to Flow"" D-Nice featuring Treach To tha Rescue
1993 "Rough..." Queen Latifah feat. Treach, KRS-One, Heavy D & The Boyz Black Reign
"Coochie Bang..." Queen Latifah feat. Treach
"Crewz Pop" Da Youngstas feat. Treach The Aftermath
"5 Deadly Venomz" 2Pac feat. Treach, Apache, and Live Squad Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.
1995 "Vibin' (The New Flava)" Boyz II Men feat. Treach, Busta Rhymes, Craig Mack and Method Man The Remix Collection
"Batter Up" Rottin Razkals feat. Bad News, Headache, Road Dawgs, Steel Handler, and Treach Rottin ta da Core
"Life of Bastard" Rottin Razkals feat. Treach
"No Peace" South Central Cartel feat. Spice 1, Boss, Ice-T, Treach & Powerlord JEL Murder Squad Nationwide
"Sowhatusayin" Jayo Felony, MC Eiht, Sh'killa, South Central Cartel, Spice 1, Treach, L.V. The Show: The Soundtrack
"Scream" (Naughty Remix) Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson feat. Treach
1996 "Throw Your Hands Up" L.V. feat. Treach I Am L.V.
"A Girl Like You" Aaliyah featuring Treach One in a Million
"Ain't Nobody" Monica feat. Treach The Nutty Professor (soundtrack)
1998 "Freaky Tonight" Elements Of Life feat. Treach N/A
"Brooklyn/Jersey Get Wild" M.O.P. feat. Treach First Family 4 Life
1999 "Make My Day" RBX feat. Treach No Mercy, No Remorse
"Party Tonight" 3rd Storee feat. Treach & RL 3rd Storee
"Thugz All Over Da World" Krayzie Bone feat. Treach Thug Mentality 1999
"Chronic 2000" VK feat. Treach Chronic 2000
2000 "Gangsta Rap" Crooked I feat. Treach, Kurupt & Scarface Too Gangsta for Radio
"Nutty by Nature" Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. feat. Treach Mafia Lifestyle
2001 "Educated Fools" Damian Marley feat. Treach, Bunny Wailer & Bounty Killer Halfway Tree
"Niggaz Know" Guru feat. Treach Baldhead Slick & da Click
"Real Niggaz" Redman feat. Scarface, Treach, Mally G & Icarus Malpractice
2002 "Break Me Off" Luniz feat. Treach & IMX Silver & Black
"Put Em Up" 3LW feat. Treach A Girl Can Mack
"Christmas Party" 3LW feat. Treach Naughty or Nice
2005 "Real Life" Bone Brothers feat. Treach Bone Brothers
2008 "Some Of Us Got 2 Rob" Sticky Fingaz Feat. Treach & Mr. D United Statez Getto
2010 "Out To Lunch" Celph Titled & Buckwild Feat. Treach Nineteen Ninety Now
"Goin' To War" El Da Sensei & The Returners feat. Treach Nu World
2011 "Thank You" Volta Masters feat. DOUBLE, DoitAll, Treach Suite
"Encore" Rappin' 4-Tay feat. Montel Jordan, Mac Mall & Treach Still Standing Vol. 1
"Step Back" Harlem 6 feat. Treach Global Attack Mixtape, Vol. 1
"Negrociations" DoitAll feat. Treach American DU
"Certified" Peter Jackson feat. Treach No Talking
2012 "Home of tha Rydahz" Young Noble feat. Treach & DoItAll Outlaw Rydahz Vol. 1
  • 1993 Da Youngstas feat. Treach - "Crews Pop"
  • 1995 Boyz II Men feat. Treach, Busta Rhymes, Craig Mack and Method Man - "Vibin'"
  • 1995 South Central Cartel feat. Spice 1, Boss, Ice-T, Treach & Powerlord JEL - "No Peace"
  • 1996 L.V. feat. Treach - "Throw Your Hands Up"
  • 1996 Monica feat. Treach - "Ain't Nobody"
  • 1999 3rd Storee feat. Treach & RL - "Party Tonight"
  • 2011 Peter Jackson feat. Treach - "Certified"

Cameo appearances
  • 1991 Michael Jackson - "Jam"
  • 1993 RUN-DMC - "Down With The King"
  • 1994 Salt-n-Pepa - "Whatta Man"
  • 1995 The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa"
  • 1995 2Pac - "Temptations"
  • 1998 Gang Starr - "Royalty"

Filmography

References
  1. Editors, Rolling Stone (2001). "Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll: Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll". Google Books. Touchstone. Retrieved September 25, 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. Tribute - People - Treach
  3. TV.COM - People - Anthony "Treach" Criss
  4. JET Magazine - Rappers Treach of Naughty By Nature and Pepa of Salt N' Pepa wed in Kansas Tattoo Shop – May 3, 1999
  5. Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema - By S. Torriano Berry, Venise T. Berry - Treach (1970-)
  6. "African American News - Black Entertainment News - EURWeb.com". EURweb. Archived from the original on 18 October 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  7. Dempsey, Bobbi. "In Bed with Treach of Naughty By Nature". Playgirl. Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  8. "Anthony 'Treach' Criss". IMDb. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  9. "Anthony 'Treach' Criss of hip hop group Naughty by Nature arrested in Union City". NJ.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  10. "Naughty by Nature member 'Treach' Criss released from Hudson jail". NJ.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  11. BET.COM - Treach Slams His Ex-Wife Pepa On Instagram - April 28, 2017
  12. "Treach Criss & Cicely Evans Season 5". www.VH1.com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
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