The California duo of Dave Portillo and Eddie Sierra began rapping in 1985 under the name of Deity, later changing it to 12th Tribe. Influenced by soul and heavy metal, they liked the rap of Kool Moe Dee, Whodini, and the Fat Boys. They took their name from the 12th tribe of Israel -- the Benjamites, mighty warriors -- and released an album in 1991 for Frontline. They portrayed a tougher image than most Christian rap artists and had a comparatively hard street rap sound.

By Andrea Reiher John Fincher was the 12th person to leave "Survivor: Samoa." He told us he wishes he could've been in Russell's tribe from the start ...

All he's done to back that up is rush for 1102 yards — becoming the 12th Tribe player to rush for 1000 single-season yards — and six touchdowns on 225 ...

... The 12th-ranked Connecticut Huskies open up their 2009-10 season this evening in Storrs, as they welcome the William & Mary Tribe to Gampel Pavilion. ...

Individually, sophomore running back Jonathan Grimes established a W&M playoff record with 139 rushing yards, as he became the 12th player in school history ...