Canibus
Sign in to saveGermaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-American rapper. First having gained recognition for his freestyling abilities, he signed with Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Can-I-Bus (1998). He has since released 13 solo studio albums, and several collaborative projects with other rappers as a member of the Four Horsemen, Refugee Camp All-Stars, Sharpshooterz, Cloak N Dagga, the Undergods and one-half of T.H.E.M.
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- 1974-12-09
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Born Germaine Williams in 1974 in Jamaica, Canibus moved to the United States with his mother at a young age. Because his mother's career required constant relocation, the family moved frequently and the soon-to-be rapper found solace within himself. His rhetorical abilities blossomed later, once hip-hop became the guiding force in his life. He began rhyming and in the mid-'90s joined a group called T.H.E.M. (The Heralds of Extreme Metaphors.) This group consisted also of his partner Webb. <a h
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- Canibus
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- Germaine Williams
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- Kingston, Jamaica
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- The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
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- 1996–present
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Key dates
- Born
- 9 December 1974
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Kingston
- Occupation
- musician
- Genre
- hardcore hip-hop
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Universal Records
- Military branch
- United States Army
- Official website
- www.canibus-central.com
Article
15 sectionsContents
- Early life
- Career
- Debut album (1997–1998)
- Feud with Eminem (1998-2003)
- ''For Whom the Beat Tolls'' (2007)
- ''Melatonin Magik'' (2010)
- ''C of Tranquility'' (2010)
- Canibus vs Dizaster (2012)
- Army service
- Discography
- Albums
- EPs
- Filmography
- References
- External links
Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-American rapper. First having gained recognition for his freestyling abilities, he signed with Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Can-I-Bus (1998). He has since released 13 solo studio albums, and several collaborative projects with other rappers as a member of the Four Horsemen, Refugee Camp All-Stars, Sharpshooterz, Cloak N Dagga, the Undergods and one-half of T.H.E.M.
About.com placed him at number 32 on their list of the "Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007)", while in 2012 The Source placed him number 44 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.
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