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Thug Felion George Bayona (born December 5, 1976), better known as Thug Felon/ Thug Felion, is an American rapper, and street legend best known for his association with fellow rapper RahSun while working with Sony's now defunct 550 label.

Career
Bayona grew up in Brooklyn, New York and is of Afro/Puerto Rican descent.[2][3] Rahsun introduced Felion to the public in 1998.[2][3] Felion was featured on Sony 550 artist Rahsun's debut LP It's Not a Game which included the single "I`ll Be Around" which featured the deceased rapper Big Punisher. Sony 550 sought signing Felion however due to financial difficulties Sony's 550 label was dismantled.[2][4]

Felion continued releasing mix-tapes with fellow rapper D Fenominal, and collaborating with associates such as rapper Keith Murray. Thug Felon was then offered a deal by Erick Sermon after hearing Bayona's work.[2][5] However again due to financial circumstances and legal difficulties an albim was never released. [7]