Anwan Glover

Anwan Glover
Glover at Le Royale nightclub in New York City
Glover at Le Royale nightclub in New York City
Background information
Birth nameRalph Anwan Glover
Also known as
  • Big G
  • Genghis Glover
  • Lil NUTS
  • Big Genghis
  • Genghis
  • The Ghetto Prince
Born (1971-05-05) May 5, 1971 (age 53)
OriginWashington, D.C.
United States
GenresGo-go
Occupations
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1988–present
Labels
  • Future Records

Ralph Anwan Glover (born May 5, 1971[1][2] in Washington, D.C.) is an American rapper, actor, model, DJ, and founding member of the D.C.-based go-go band "BackYard Band" (also abbreviated as "BYB").[3] Glover is also known for his portrayal of Slim Charles in the HBO crime-drama television series The Wire.[3]

  1. ^ Hopkinson, Natalie (April 26, 2003). "The Guru of Go-Go". The Washington Post.
  2. ^ Cauvin, Henri E. (December 23, 2004). "A Day in Court for Actor on 'The Wire'". Washington Post.
  3. ^ a b Glover, Anwan (April 2008). "From the Streets to the Silver Screen: A Story of Redemption". Ebony. Vol. 63, no. 6. p. 45. Retrieved 23 November 2016.