When was Hit Squad formed? Why did Hit Squad split?

The Hit Squad is a hip-hop collective of East coast hip hop artists. Originally formed in the 1990s by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith of the rap group EPMD, the group included rap artists such as K-Solo, Redman, Das EFX, Top Quality, and Knucklehedz. When EPMD broke up for the first time in 1993, the collective separated with Sermon forming Def Squad and Smith retaining the Hit Squad name.

When was Hit Squad formed?

The Hit Squad is a hip-hop collective of East coast hip hop artists. Originally formed in the 1990s by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith of the rap group EPMD.

Why did Hit Squad split?

In late 1992, tensions grew within the Hit Squad. According to an article in The Source, Squad members alleged financial impropriety by Smith who owned their management company.

Smith’s home was invaded by armed intruders believed to have been hired by Squad members. While Smith declined to publicly give details on who was behind the invasion, Sermon was arrested and briefly detained for questioning, but no charges were filed.

EPMD officially broke up in January 1993. Redman and Hurricane G continued to collaborate with Sermon while Das EFX and DJ Scratch remained under Smith’s management.