| First Name |
Q-Tip
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| Full Name at Birth |
Jonathan Davis
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| Alternative Name |
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, Abstract, MC Love Child, The Abstract, The Abstract Poetic
|
| Age |
49 years
|
| Birthday |
10th April, 1970
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| Birthplace |
Jamaica, Queens, New York,
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| Height |
6' 0½" (184 cm)
|
| Build |
Slim
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| Hair Color |
Black
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Religion |
Muslim
|
| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Murray Bergtraum High School, NY
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| Occupation Text |
hip hop artist, producer, singer, and actor
|
| Occupation |
Rapper
|
| Claim to Fame |
A Tribe Called Quest
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip hop
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| Music Genre |
Rap
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| Year(s) Active |
1988 – present, 1988–present
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| Music Style |
Alternative Rap, East Coast Rap
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| Music Mood |
Cerebral, Literate, Confident, Carefree, Stylish, Brash, Playful, Sensual, Witty, Fun, Energetic, Exuberant, Aggressive, Sexy, Party/Celebratory, Rousing, Boisterous, Freewheeling, Producer
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Mixing
|
| Instrument (text) |
Singing, piano/keyboards, bass, drums, Vocals, piano, keyboards
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| Record Label |
Jive, GOOD Music, Arista, Universal Motown, Battery, Def Jam, Very G.O.O.D. Beats
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| Associated Acts |
A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Kanye West, Jungle Brothers, J Dilla, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, Mobb Deep, Beastie Boys, Nas, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams
|
| Official Websites |
http://qtiponline.com
|
| Sister |
Gwen
|
| Family Member |
Consequence (Cousin)
|
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (born Jonathan Davis on April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American rapper and record producer from St. Albans, Queens, New York. He embarked on his music career as part of the critically acclaimed East Coast hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. John Bush of AllMusic called him "the best rapper/producer in hip-hop history," while editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers, as well as placing him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). In 2012, The Source ranked him #20 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.
