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 pleaded guilty to assault and kidnapping on January 30, 2023. The plea entered also covers 28 other charges including but not limited to rape, sodomy, child endangerment, and strangulation. Shabazz will serve a 10 year sentence and is not permitted to contact his victim nor their shared son for a minimum of 15 years.[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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