Kool Keith

Underground hip hop, Musical Artist

1966 –

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Who is Kool Keith?

Keith Thornton, better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York. A founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs, Kool Keith has recorded prolifically both as a solo artist and in group collaborations. Kool Keith is the self-proclaimed inventor of horrorcore, and is generally considered to be one of hip-hop's most eccentric and unusual personalities.

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Born
Oct 19, 1966
The Bronx
Also known as
  • K. Thornton
  • Dr. Dooom
  • Poppa Large
  • Black Elvis
  • Sinister 6000
  • Dr. Doom
  • Big Willie
  • Rhythm X
  • Mr. Gerbik
  • Keith Korg
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • The Bronx

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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