Kangol Kid

Kangol Kid
Birth nameShaun Shiller Fequiere
Born(1966-08-10)August 10, 1966
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 2021(2021-12-18) (aged 55)
Manhasset, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1983–2021
LabelsSelect Records
Jive Records

Shaun Shiller Fequiere (August 10, 1966 – December 18, 2021), known by his stage name Kangol Kid, was an American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group UTFO.[1]

Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear.[2][3][4][5][6] His signature hat has been inducted into the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.[7]

Kangol Kid is considered to be one of the "pioneers of hip-hop".[8]

  1. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: The Kangol Kid". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
  2. ^ Sanders, Brandee, ed. (14 February 2014). "Learn the Business Behind Hip Hop". Atlantic Daily World. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Hip hop fashions". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
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  5. ^ Lover, Ed, ed. (14 September 2016). "Kangol Kid on How A Lawsuit Turned into Hip Hop's First Product-Endorsement [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]". Ed Lover Show. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Kangol Kid / UTFO / Hip Hop Legend". Dance Mogul. 19 June 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  7. ^ "Kangol hat worn by The Kangol Kid | Collections Search Center, Smithsonian Institution". Collections.si.edu. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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