Rapper & producer from Brooklyn, New York City. Born September 10, 1968. The name "Kane" was inspired by the character from the TV show Kung Fu, while "Big Daddy" came from Vincent Price’s character in the film Beach Party. Eventually he backronym-ed Kane to mean "King Asiatic Nobody's Equal." Emerged in the late 1980s as a key member of the Juice Crew All Stars.
discogsAntonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), known professionally as Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper, producer, and actor. He began his career in 1986 as part of the Juice Crew. He has been cited as an influential figure in hip-hop for his technical skill, lyricism, and stage presence. His song “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” was included on Rolling Stone’s list of the 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, where he was described as a prominent artist of hip-hop’s late 1980s era and an influence on later generations of rappers. Studio albums
Long Live the Kane (1988)
It's a Big Daddy Thing (1989)
Taste of Chocolate (1990)
Prince of Darkness (1991)
Looks Like a Job For... (1993)
Daddy's Home (1994)
Veteranz Day (1998)
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