C-Rayz Walz Explained

C-Rayz Walz
Birth Name:Waleed Shabazz
Birth Date:3 August 1975
Birth Place:The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Occupation:Rapper
Years Active:1999–present
Instrument:Vocals

Waleed Shabazz (born August 3, 1975), better known by his stage name C-Rayz Walz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York.[1] He has been a member of the collective Stronghold.[2]

Early life

Waleed Shabazz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York.[3] His father was a drug kingpin.[4] When he was 2 years old, his father was murdered.

He grew up listening to DJ Kool Herc, who is credited with originating hip hop music. In this environment, he developed a love of music and began freestyling with his friends for fun. In school, he had rap battles in the lunch room with his childhood friend Prodigy.[5]

Career

In 2003, C-Rayz Walz released a studio album, Ravipops (The Substance), on Definitive Jux.[6] In 2005, he released another studio album, Year of the Beast, on the label.[7] In 2007, he released a collaborative studio album with Sharkey, titled Monster Maker, on Babygrande Records.[8]

Personal life

Waleed Shabazz is currently incarcerated,[9] having accepted a plea bargain for assault and kidnapping on January 30, 2023. Shabazz will serve a 10 year sentence and is not permitted to contact the complaint.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: C-Rayz Walz: Mind of a Lunatic. AllHipHop. Christopher. Thomas. December 25, 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20061004104324/http://www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1313. October 4, 2006. dead.
  2. Web site: C-Rayz Walz - Biography. AllMusic. David. Jeffries. June 27, 2020.
  3. Web site: Eleven Famous Musicians Who Recently Moved to Colorado. Westword. Tom. Murphy. September 16, 2014. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20170307072207/http://www.westword.com/music/eleven-famous-musicians-who-recently-moved-to-colorado-5693940. March 7, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Revolving Around The Sun Cycle Emcee. MVRemix. Todd E.. Jones. 2003. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20040618203136/http://www.mvremix.com/urban/interviews/crayz.shtml. June 18, 2004. dead.
  5. Web site: C-Rayz Walz: Bronx emcee lands in Indy. NUVO. Kyle. Long. October 5, 2011. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720183826/http://www.nuvo.net/ACulturalManifesto/archives/2011/10/05/c-rayz-walz-bronx-emcee-makes-mark-on-indy. July 20, 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: C-Rayz Walz: Ravipops (The Substance). Pitchfork. Rollie. Pemberton. October 8, 2003. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20110417180619/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8788-ravipops-the-substance/. April 17, 2011. dead.
  7. Web site: C-Rayz Walz: Year of the Beast. Pitchfork. Tom. Breihan. May 17, 2005. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20120212180354/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/8787-year-of-the-beast/. February 12, 2012. dead.
  8. Web site: C-Rayz Walz & Sharkey: Monster Maker. PopMatters. Evan. Sawdey. September 6, 2007. June 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20180907183232/https://www.popmatters.com/c-rayz-walz-sharkey-monster-maker-2496217660.html. September 7, 2018. dead.
  9. https://a073-ils-web.nyc.gov/inmatelookup/pages/home/home.jsf
  10. https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/

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