Merlyn Wood

Merlyn Wood
Wood performing in 2018 in Quebec City
Wood performing in 2018 in Quebec City
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Anku Kraka Mawuli Andoh Wood Jr.
Born (1996-05-01) May 1, 1996 (age 28)
Accra, Ghana
GenresRap
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2012-present
Formerly of

William Anku Kraka Mawuli Andoh Wood Jr.[2] (born May 1, 1996), known by his stage name Merlyn Wood, is a Ghanaian-American rapper and songwriter. Born in Accra and raised in Texas, Wood is best known for his work as a member of hip-hop collective and boyband Brockhampton, with whom he released eight studio albums from 2014 to 2022.[3] During his time with Brockhampton, Wood was recognized as the groups hype man, with his verses being noted for their energy and Ghanaian accent.[4][5][6][7]

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  3. ^ Cubit, Brea (2019-11-06). "Merlyn Wood, 23". POPSUGAR Celebrity UK. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  4. ^ "A look at BROCKHAMPTON, a hip-hop anti-collective All-American Boyband". 2017-11-14. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  5. ^ "BROCKHAMPTON: ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  6. ^ Rick, Vince (2018-08-12). "Each Brockhampton Member's Best Verse". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  7. ^ "Fast-rising 13-member crew Brockhampton is unlike anything you've seen or heard - Las Vegas Weekly". lasvegasweekly.com. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2024-04-04.