Saul Williams

Saul Williams
Williams in 2018
Williams in 2018
Background information
Birth nameSaul Stacey Williams
Born (1972-02-29) February 29, 1972 (age 52)
Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
  • poet
  • writer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • percussion
Labels
Websitesaulwilliams.com
EducationMorehouse College (BA)
New York University (MFA)

Saul Stacey Williams (born February 29, 1972) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 independent film Slam and the 2013 jukebox musical Holler If Ya Hear Me.

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