(February 16, 1982- )
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Birth name is Wasalu Muhammad Jaco
Albums include 'Food & Liquor' and 'The Cool'
Recorded 'Kick Push,' 'Superstar' (with Matthew Santos, 'Day Dreaming' and 'Touch The Sky' (with Kanye West)

Great reviews didn't translate into big sales for his first album.
Skateboarder Terry Kennedy recorded a 'diss' song about him.
He is a protege of controversial rapper Kanye West.
He is obsessed with Japanese anime.
He played the 'threatening to retire' game after releasing his second album.

His music was met with widespread critical acclaim.
He is the rare skateboarding hip-hop artist.
He is open about his Islamic faith.
He was nominated for several Grammy Awards.
He started his own record label and designed his own model of Reebok shoes.

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