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Kool G Rap

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  • Composer
  • Writer
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Kool G Rap was born on 20 July 1964 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Colors (1988), Giancana Story: The Kool G Rap Chronicles and Music of the Heart (1999).
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    • Known for

    Robert Duvall and Sean Penn in Colors (1988)
    Colors
    6.7
    • Soundtrack
    • 1988
    Giancana Story: The Kool G Rap Chronicles
    Giancana Story: The Kool G Rap Chronicles
    • Writer
      Angela Bassett, Meryl Streep, and Gloria Estefan in Music of the Heart (1999)
      Music of the Heart
      6.7
      • Soundtrack
      • 1999
      Pam Grier, Adrien Brody, Charlotte Ayanna, and Jon Seda in Love the Hard Way (2001)
      Love the Hard Way
      6.3
      • Soundtrack
      • 2001

      Credits

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      Actor

      • Dragon Fire (2022)
        Dragon Fire
        7.9
        Music Video
        • Kool G Rap
        • 2022
      • Spited
        TV Series
        • Kool G Rap (voice)
        • 2020
      • The Flatlinerz, Mr Hyde, Kool G Rap, Blaze & Reef the Lost Cauze: Sinematic (2017)
        The Flatlinerz, Mr Hyde, Kool G Rap, Blaze & Reef the Lost Cauze: Sinematic
        Music Video
        • Kool G Rap
        • 2017
      • Reel Wolf: The Underworld 2 (2016)
        Reel Wolf: The Underworld 2
        Music Video
        • Kool G Rap
        • 2016
      • Sam Sneed: Lady Heroin (feat. J-Flexx)
        Music Video
        • Kool G Rap
        • 2011
      • Three Thug Mice
        9.2
        Short
        • Brik (as Kool G. Rap)
        • 2008
      • Hip Hop for Respect: One Four Love (Pt. 1)
        Music Video
        • 2000
      • Sway & King Tech Feat. Eminem: The Anthem (1999)
        Sway & King Tech Feat. Eminem: The Anthem
        7.4
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1999
      • Who's the Man? (1993)
        Who's the Man?
        5.4
        • Guy in Barbershop Chair (uncredited)
        • 1993
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Ill Street Blues (1992)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Ill Street Blues
        8.6
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1992
      • Marley Marl: The Symphony, Part II (1991)
        Marley Marl: The Symphony, Part II
        7.2
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1991
      • Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism (1990)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1990
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Streets of New York (1990)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Streets of New York
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1990
      • Marley Marl: The Symphony (1989)
        Marley Marl: The Symphony
        7.7
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1989
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Road to the Riches (1989)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Road to the Riches
        9.2
        Music Video
        • Kool G. Rap
        • 1989

      Composer

      • Kool G Rap ft. Nas: Fast Life
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1995
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Ill Street Blues (1992)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Ill Street Blues
        8.6
        Music Video
        • Composer (as Nathaniel Wilson)
        • 1992
      • Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Grand Puba, Kool G. Rap, Q-Tip, Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Don't Curse (1991)
        Heavy D & The Boyz Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Grand Puba, Kool G. Rap, Q-Tip, Pete Rock & CL Smooth: Don't Curse
        7.0
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1991
      • Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism (1990)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Erase Racism
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1990
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Streets of New York (1990)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Streets of New York
        Music Video
        • Composer (as Nathaniel Wilson)
        • 1990
      • Whodini: Anyway I Gotta Swing It
        5.1
        Music Video
        • Composer
        • 1989
      • Kool G Rap and D.J. Polo in Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Road to the Riches (1989)
        Kool G Rap & DJ Polo: Road to the Riches
        9.2
        Music Video
        • Composer (as Nathaniel Wilson)
        • 1989

      Writer

      • Marley Marl: The Symphony (1989)
        Marley Marl: The Symphony
        7.7
        Music Video
        • Writer (as Nathaniel Thomas Wilson)
        • 1989
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Videos1

      Kiss And Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff
      Trailer 2:12
      Kiss And Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff

      Personal details

      • Official sites
        • Apple Music
        • Deezer
      • Alternative names
        • Kool G. Rap
      • Born
        • July 20, 1964
        • Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
      • Spouses
          Ma Barker(divorced)
      • Other works
        Album: Riches, Royalty, Respect

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        The "G." stands for "genius", Kool Genius of Rap.
      • Trademark
        Raspy voice, multi syllable rhymes, and vivid street stories.

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