Big Daddy Kane | |
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 Big Daddy Kane in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Antonio Hardy |
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| Born | September 10, 1968 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Discography | Big Daddy Kane discography |
| Years active | 1987–present[1] |
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| Formerly of | Juice Crew |
| Spouse |
Shawnette Hardy (m. 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | officialbigdaddykane |
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".
- ^ Ursula, Melissa; Goldsmith, Dawn; J. Fonseca, Anthony (2018). Hip Hop around the World: An Encyclopedia [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0313357596. Retrieved November 16, 2019.