Canibus
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Canibus performing 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Germaine Williams |
| Born | December 9, 1974 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
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| Discography | Canibus discography |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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| Member of | The Hrsmn, Refugee Camp All-Stars |
Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-American rapper. First having gained recognition for his freestyling abilities, he signed with Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Can-I-Bus (1998). He has since released 13 solo studio albums, and several collaborative projects with other rappers as a member of the Four Horsemen, Refugee Camp All-Stars, Sharpshooterz, Cloak N Dagga, the Undergods and one-half of T.H.E.M.
About.com placed him at number 32 on their list of the "Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007)", while in 2012 The Source placed him number 44 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.