Awesome foursome

Jet, April 22, 2002

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Caption: Teen heartthrobs B2K (l-r), Raz-B, Omarion, J-Boog and Lil' Fizz, are sending the group's legions of female fans into orbit with its funky dance tune Uh Huh and the smooth ballad Gots Ta Be. The group's self-titled debut album, which features both of the smash songs, is quickly approaching platinum status. The tight-knit quartet also shares a close bond off the stage. Omarion is the cousin of J-Boog. And if Omarion resembles another singer from a popular trio, that's because he should. Omarion is the brother of Batman, lead singer of IMx, the group formerly known as Immature. Raz-B is the cousin of longtime music manager Chris Stokes, who manages the group as well as anchored the career of IMx/Immature. Fans of B2K can anticipate seeing the group perform this summer when it co-headlines a sizzling tour with teen rap sensation Bow Wow.