| First Name |
Ghostface
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| Last Name |
Killah
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| Full Name at Birth |
Dennis Coles
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| Alternative Name |
Ghostface, Tony Starks, Ironman, Pretty Toney, The Wallabee Champ, Sun God, Starky Love, Ghost Deini, Ghostface Killah, D-Love
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| Birthday |
9th May, 1970
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| Birthplace |
Richmond [now Staten Island], New York City, New York, USA
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| Height |
6' 2½" (189 cm)
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, songwriter, actor
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
Wu-Tang Clan
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop, Hardcore hip hop
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| Music Genre |
Hip Hop, Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1992–present, 1991–present
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| Music Style |
East Coast Rap, Hardcore Rap
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| Music Mood |
Hostile, Brash, Druggy, Aggressive, Confident, Street-Smart, Freewheeling, Menacing, Harsh, Detached, Thuggish, Rowdy, Intense, Hedonistic, Uncompromising
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| Instrument |
Vocals
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| Record Label |
Starks Enterprises, Soul Temple (present), Razor Sharp, Epic, Def Jam (former), Tommy Boy Entertainment, Starks Enterprises, Soul Temple (present), Razor Sharp/Epic, Def Jam (former), Tommy Boy, Starks Enterprises, Soul Temple (present), Razor Sharp, Epic, Def Jam (former), Soul Temple, Def Jam
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| Associated Acts |
Wu-Tang Clan, Theodore Unit, Mf Doom, Kool G Rap, Raekwon, Sheek Louch, Adrian Younge, BadBadNotGood, Jadakiss, Czarface
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| Official Websites |
http://www.ghostfacekillah.com/
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Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper, songwriter and actor and lead member of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo career with Ironman, which was well received by music critics, in 1996. He has enjoyed continued success in the years that have followed, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as Supreme Clientele (2000) and Fishscale (2006). His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing. He is the founder of his own record label, Starks Enterprises.
