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Raekwon. Corey Woods [2] (born January 12, 1970), [3] [4] better known by his stage name Raekwon ( / reɪˈkwɒn /, ray-KWON ), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which achieved mainstream success following the release of their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), in ...
Jan 7, 2021 · Raekwon, born Corey Woods, famously grew up in Staten Island's Park Hill Projects - a structure that was built in the 1960s as middle-class apartment, but slid into decay, and poverty in the 1970s and became not only subsidized housing but a ground zero for drug sales.
Nov 30, 2021 · The web adaptation of this story originally misidentified Corey Woods as Cory Woods, and Robert Diggs as Robert Driggs. In his new memoir, From Staircase to Stage, rapper Raekwon...
Feb 14, 2024 · Early Life and Influences. Raekwon’s journey into the world of hip hop began in his early years. Growing up in Staten Island, New York, he was exposed to the vibrant hip-hop culture that surrounded him. Influenced by the sounds of artists like Kool G Rap and Slick Rick, Raekwon developed a passion for storytelling through rap.
Nov 30, 2021 · Author Interviews. Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan fame tells his story in 'From Staircase to Stage' November 30, 20215:01 AM ET. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Cory Woods, Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan,...
Aug 11, 2020 · By DJBooth Staff Feb 27, 2023. Five months after ODB, on August 1, 1995, Raekwon released his Loud Records debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... He remembers that day, 25 years ago, like a birthday ...
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Nov 30, 2021 · From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan. Wu-Tang Clan rapper's memoir is out now via Gallery Books. Raekwon the Chef brings his poetic recipes to a new format. Thirty ...
