Doug E. Fresh

Rapper

Birthday September 17, 1966

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Barbados

Age 58 years old

#28,841 Most Popular

About

Rapper, producer and the Human Beat Box who gained fame for his unique rapping abilities and prowess. He is known for his ability to imitate drum machines. He released his first album called Oh, My God! in 1986 and it is now considered on of the greatest hip hop albums of all time.

Before Fame

He was born in the Barbados but was raised in Harlem New York.

Trivia

He was signed with MC Hammer on his record label for a brief period of time. He is considered the pioneer of 20th-century American beatboxing. Being such a fan of his work, Prince insisted that Doug E. Fresh toured with him during the late 90's.

Family Life

He has five children who are in a hip hop group which he manages.

Associated With

He and American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis performed together on the show.