Kool G Rap
Kool G Rap is a boom-bap and gangsta rap artist from Corona, Queens, New York.
Queens MC of the Juice Crew and one of hip-hop's most influential yet underrated lyricists, a pioneer of multisyllabic rhymes and mafioso rap.
Who is Kool G Rap?
Kool G Rap (Nathaniel Wilson) is a rapper from Corona, Queens, New York. He emerged in the mid-1980s as a key member of Marley Marl's legendary Juice Crew.
Known for
With DJ Polo he released classic albums like Road to the Riches (1989), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1990) and Live and Let Die (1992), all of which helped shape hardcore hip-hop. His solo album 4,5,6 followed in 1995.
Style
A pioneer of complex lyricism, multisyllabic wordplay and gritty storytelling. Long before "mafioso rap" became a staple, G Rap painted vivid crime narratives inspired by real life and the headlines.
Impact
Kool G Rap is one of hip-hop's most influential yet underrated MCs. His style shaped icons like Nas, the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and the Wu-Tang Clan.
Kool G Rap: quick answers
What genre is Kool G Rap?
Kool G Rap’s music falls under Boom-Bap and Gangsta Rap. Kool G Rap is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s and 1990s.
Where is Kool G Rap from?
Kool G Rap is from Corona, Queens, New York.
What is Kool G Rap’s real name?
Kool G Rap’s real name is Nathaniel Wilson.
When did Kool G Rap start?
Kool G Rap has been active since 1985.
Who did Kool G Rap influence?
Kool G Rap influenced Jay-Z, Nas, Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang Clan.
Which artists are similar to Kool G Rap?
If you like Kool G Rap, listen to Big Daddy Kane, Geto Boys, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Raekwon and U-God.
