B-Real (born Louis Freese, June 2, 1970) is a Mexican-American rapper and actor, best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the legendary hip-hop group Cypress Hill. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in West Coast rap music and the first Latino hip-hop group to achieve mainstream success. B-Real's distinctive raspy voice and powerful delivery have made him an iconic figure in hip-hop culture since the early 1990s.