Spliff Star

Spliff Star
Spliff Star performing at Columbia Halle in Berlin, Germany in 2007
Spliff Star performing at Columbia Halle in Berlin, Germany in 2007
Background information
Birth nameWilliam A. Lewis
Also known asMr. Lewis
Born (1971-04-18) April 18, 1971 (age 53)
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active1996–present
Labels
Websitewww.spliff-star.com

William A. Lewis (born April 18, 1971), professionally known as Spliff Star, is an American rapper and record producer from Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York.[1] He's best known for his work with Busta Rhymes.[1][2][3][4] Both Vibe and Complex listed Spliff Star as one of the best hype men in hip hop.[5][6]

He is a former member of the Flipmode Squad. He co-founded his own label, PaperRock Records in 2007, and released his first solo effort in 2008. He has 3 children. Elijah, Leilani, and Brooklyn.

  1. ^ a b Cirisano, Tatiana (13 September 2016). "Almost Famous: Why The Hype Man Matters to Hip-Hop". Pigeons and Planes.
  2. ^ "Flipmode Squad biography". MTV. Archived from the original on July 19, 2015.
  3. ^ "Spliff Star Takes Center Stage on Flipmode Album". MTV. 3 August 2000. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
  4. ^ Starbury, Allen (26 November 2007). "Spliff Star Not Leaving Flipmode, Pledges Allegiance To Busta Rhymes". BallerStatus. Retrieved 21 November 2016.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "5 Hype Men Who Deserve More Credit in Hip-Hop". Vibe. 29 March 2012.
  6. ^ "The 10 Greatest Sidekicks in Rap History". Complex Magazine. 5 August 2014.