Lateef and the Chief (sometimes stylized as Lateef & the Chief) is an American hip hop group from California. Originally known as Maroons, it consists of rapper Lateef the Truthspeaker (of Latyrx) and producer Chief Xcel (of Blackalicious). In 2004, the duo released their debut album, Maroons: Ambush. Members Lateef the Truthspeaker (Lateef Daumont) – rapper Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosley) – producer Discography Albums Maroons: Ambush (2004) Singles "Lester Hayes" (2002) "Best of Me" (2004) References External links Hip hop groups from California American musical duos Musical groups established in 1997 Hip hop duos Quannum Projects artists 1997 establishments in California