Ab-Soul
Herbert Anthony Stevens IV
Ab-Soul is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2002.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- Born
- February 23, 1987
- Years active
- 2002–present
Early life
From Carson, California, Herbert Stevens overcame a rare skin condition and immersed himself in esoteric and philosophical study that colored his dense lyricism.
Career
A member of TDE's Black Hippy collective with Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock, he released cult-favorite albums like "Control System."
Major achievements
He is celebrated for cerebral, layered wordplay and his role in TDE's acclaimed Black Hippy group.
Legacy
Ab-Soul is prized by lyric purists as one of West Coast rap's most intellectually adventurous voices.
References
Frequently asked questions about Ab-Soul
- What is Ab-Soul known for?
- Ab-Soul is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California active since 2002. Ab-Soul is recognized as a rapper and songwriter.
- Where is Ab-Soul from?
- Ab-Soul is from Los Angeles, California.
- When was Ab-Soul born?
- Ab-Soul was born on February 23, 1987, in Los Angeles, California.
- What kind of music does Ab-Soul make?
- Ab-Soul's music spans Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop, and Conscious hip-hop.
- Is Ab-Soul still active?
- Yes — Ab-Soul has been active since 2002 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Ab-Soul been associated with?
- Ab-Soul has been associated with Top Dawg and Interscope.
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