Redman
Reginald Noble
Redman is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1990.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
- From
- Newark, New Jersey
- Born
- April 17, 1970
- Years active
- 1990–present
Early life
A Newark native mentored by EPMD's Erick Sermon, Reginald Noble emerged with a rowdy, comedic style rooted in funk samples and stoner humor.
Career
His debut "Whut? Thee Album" and follow-ups went gold and platinum, and his partnership with Method Man yielded the hit album "Blackout!" and the cult film "How High."
Major achievements
He charted multiple gold and platinum albums and became a fixture of 1990s hip-hop and stoner comedy culture.
Legacy
Redman is remembered for his irreverent humor, elastic flow, and one of hip-hop's most enduring buddy duos with Method Man.
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