From the streets to superstardom—this is the raw, unfiltered story of one of the most explosive rap groups of the 1990s.
Before the platinum records and worldwide tours, there were four young men from South Jamaica, Queens—Fredro Starr, Big DS, Suave, and B Wiz—grinding for a dream. But tragedy struck early when founding member B Wiz was murdered in a drug deal gone wrong. From that loss came a pivotal turning point: a chance meeting with hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, who introduced Sticky Fingaz into the group and signed ONYX to his label under Def Jam Records.
What followed was nothing short of historic. Their breakout single “SLAM” didn’t just dominate the charts—it brought the chaos of slam dancing into hip hop culture. ONYX became a movement, selling millions of records, touring with legends like Snoop Dogg, and landing major merchandising deals. But behind the fame were personal sacrifices—Fredro’s relationship with his longtime girlfriend dissolved, Sticky Fingaz entered a controversial relationship with a Def Jam executive, Suave’s brother was sentenced to 75 years in prison, and Big DS departed the group.
Rivalries, industry politics, and street loyalty collided as ONYX navigated fame and adversity. Yet in 1994, they stood tall, winning the Soul Train Award for Best Rap Album with their gritty debut BACDAFUCUP.
THE STORY OF ONYX is a gripping, behind-the-scenes biography of survival, brotherhood, and the price of staying real in a game that changes everyone.
From the streets to superstardom—this is the raw, unfiltered story of one of the most explosive rap groups of the 1990s.
Before the platinum records and worldwide tours, there were four young men from South Jamaica, Queens—Fredro Starr, Big DS, Suave, and B Wiz—grinding for a dream. But tragedy struck early when founding member B Wiz was murdered in a drug deal gone wrong. From that loss came a pivotal turning point: a chance meeting with hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, who introduced Sticky Fingaz into the group and signed ONYX to his label under Def Jam Records.
What followed was nothing short of historic. Their breakout single “SLAM” didn’t just dominate the charts—it brought the chaos of slam dancing into hip hop culture. ONYX became a movement, selling millions of records, touring with legends like Snoop Dogg, and landing major merchandising deals. But behind the fame were personal sacrifices—Fredro’s relationship with his longtime girlfriend dissolved, Sticky Fingaz entered a controversial relationship with a Def Jam executive, Suave’s brother was sentenced to 75 years in prison, and Big DS departed the group.
Rivalries, industry politics, and street loyalty collided as ONYX navigated fame and adversity. Yet in 1994, they stood tall, winning the Soul Train Award for Best Rap Album with their gritty debut BACDAFUCUP.
THE STORY OF ONYX is a gripping, behind-the-scenes biography of survival, brotherhood, and the price of staying real in a game that changes everyone.