Redman (rapper)

Redman
Redman in 2016
Redman in 2016
Background information
Birth nameReginald Noble
Also known as
  • Doc
  • Reggie
  • Funk Doc
  • The Funk Doctor Spock
Born (1970-04-17) April 17, 1970 (age 54)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1990–present
Labels
Member of
Formerly ofDef Squad

Reginald Noble (born April 17, 1970), better known by his stage name Redman, is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on the Def Jam label.

He is well known for his collaborations with his close friend Method Man, as one-half of the rap duo Method Man & Redman[2] including their starring roles in films and sitcoms which include How High and Method and Red. He was also a member of the Def Squad in the late 1990s.

  1. ^ Reeves, Mosi. "B-Boys on Acid: A Brief History of Psychedelic Hip-Hop". The Dowsers. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Redman: "I Am Officially A Wu-Tang Member"". Xxlmag.Com. November 19, 2010. Retrieved March 30, 2012.