George Watsky

George Watsky
Watsky in June 2012
Watsky in June 2012
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Virden Watsky
BornSeptember 15, 1986 (1986-09-15) (age 38)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • poet
  • author
  • illustrator
Years active2001–present
LabelsSteel Wool Media / EMPIRE
Websitegeorgewatsky.com

George Virden Watsky (born September 15, 1986) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, poet, author, and illustrator.

Watsky broke out as a rapper with his viral video "Pale kid raps fast" in 2011, which featured his trademark chopping style. He has released seven studio albums: Watsky (2009), Cardboard Castles (2013), All You Can Do (2014), x Infinity (2016), Complaint (2019), Placement (2020), and Intention (2023). He performs live shows with a backing band called Créme Fraîche.[1] He is also known for his appearances in episodes of Epic Rap Battles of History, and as an author following the publication of How to Ruin Everything in 2016.[2][3]

On May 7, 2020, Watsky set the Guinness World Record for longest rapping marathon, rapping for 33 hours 33 minutes and 19 seconds.[4] Also known for his slam poetry, he was featured on Season 6 of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry.[5]

  1. ^ "The Georgia Straight presents Watsky at the Rio". The Georgia Straight. July 9, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
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  4. ^ Jenkins, Craig (May 7, 2020). "This Rapper Just Broke the Record for the World's Longest Freestyle". Vulture. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Sher, Allyson (January 28, 2011). "WU-SLam gears up for 3rd annual Grand Slam". Student Life. St. Louis: Washington University Student Media, Inc. Retrieved February 3, 2011.