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GZA
GZA

Birth name

Gary Grice

Also known as

The Genius

Born

22 August 1966 (age 47)

  • Brooklyn, New York, United States

Genres

Hip hop

Occupations

Rapper

Years active

1989-present

Labels

Cold Chillin', Loud, Geffen, MCA, Angeles, Babygrande

Associated acts

DJ Muggs, Easy Mo Bee, Killah Priest, Soul Assassins, Wu-Tang Clan

Gary Grice (born 22 August 1966), better known by his stage names GZA and The Genius, is an American hip hop musician and founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Within, the clan, he is known as the "spiritual head", being both the oldest and the first within to group to attain a record deal.

GZA has appeared on his fellow clan members' solo projects and he has maintained a successful solo career since the release of his critically acclaimed solo album Liquid Swords in 1995. He is often listed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Discography

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