M-1 (rapper)

M-1
M-1 in New York City in 2009
M-1 in New York City in 2009
Background information
Birth nameLavonne Alford
Also known as
  • Mutulu Olugbala
  • M-1
  • Eme Olu
  • Eme-Uno (in Spanish)
Born (1975-07-25) July 25, 1975 (age 49)
OriginBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active1996–present
Labels
Member ofDead Prez

Mutulu Olugbala (born Lavonne Alford, July 25, 1975), better known by his stage name M-1 (sometimes stylized as M1), is an American rapper, songwriter, and activist from Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his work as one half of the political hip hop duo dead prez with stic.man.