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Big Daddy Kane
American rapper from New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip hop. Rolling Stone ranked his song "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" number 25 on its list of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, calling him "a master wordsmith of rap's late-golden age and a huge influence on a generation of MCs".
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Birth name | Antonio Hardy |
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Born | (1968-09-10) September 10, 1968 (age 55)[1] Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Discography | Big Daddy Kane discography |
Years active | 1987–present[2] |
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Formerly of | Juice Crew |
Spouse |
Shawnette Hardy (m. 2010) |
Children | 2 |
Website | officialbigdaddykane |
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