Lord Jamar | |
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 Lord Jamar in 2020. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lorenzo Dechalus |
| Born | September 17, 1968 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, podcaster |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, sampler, keyboard, turntable |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Babygrande/Koch, Elektra, Loud |
| Member of | Brand Nubian |
Lorenzo Dechalus (born September 17, 1968),[1] known professionally as Lord Jamar, is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor and podcaster. He is a founding member of the hip hop group Brand Nubian, which was formed in 1989. In 1996, he discovered Dead Prez and got them signed to Loud Records.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780822536673.