Which rapper has had essentially the most stage names?

Stage names are an important a part of an artist’s identification and inform you a large number concerning the individual behind the mic. Whether or not the title references their temperament, their nationality, and even their wealth, loads will be inferred from a rapper’s moniker.

MCs and hip-hop collectives typically have title and lineup adjustments. Some greater than others. The legendary Wu-Tang Clan was initially often known as the Power of the Imperial Grasp. Following this, RZA modified the group title to the All in Collectively Now Crew earlier than they settled with the moniker everyone knows.

Billionaire artist Jay-Z began out as an area rapper named Jazzy, Kendrick Lamar was Ok.Dot, and Massive Fendi pushed Nicki Minaj to change her authentic moniker, Nicki Maraj, to as a strategy to improve the Pink Friday rhymer’s intercourse enchantment. No matter standing, virtually all MCs have tried and examined stage names earlier than they struck gold.

Though MCs undergo title adjustments (normally early of their profession), some have greater than others. Regarding hip-hop, many consider that MF Doom had an unusually high number of name changes. The late rapper went underneath names similar to Zen Love X, King Geedorah, Steel Fingers, Viktor Vaughn, Madvillain, DANGERDOOM, and JJ DOOM.

Nevertheless, it’s broadly thought of that Ol’ Soiled Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan has had essentially the most stage names of any rapper, with over eight. The Brooklyn native, sometimes called ODB, has been often known as Ason Distinctive, Joe Bananas, Filth McGirt, Filth Canine, Osirus, Massive Child Jesus and The Previous Soiled Chinese language Restaurant.

The late emcee, Ol’ Soiled Bastard (actual title Russel Jones), was an extremely putting determine who profoundly impacted hip-hop throughout his life. He performed a pivotal function in launching the Staten Island collective into the mainstream with their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

Jones introduced darkish humour, dynamism and a vigorous edge to hip-hop along with his distinctive half-rapped, half-sung supply. And his dirty, gritty, unfiltered nature is more than likely what contributed to the “Dirty Bastard” ingredient of his stage title.

You may see Jones enjoying his alter-ego, Ason Distinctive, within the video beneath.