Jeru the Damaja

Jeru the Damaja
Davis performing at the Out4Fame-Festival 2016 in Hünxe
Background information
Also known as
  • D. Original
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
Born (1971-02-14) February 14, 1971
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
Years active1991–present
Labels
Formerly of

Kendrick Jeru Davis (born February 14, 1971), known as Jeru the Damaja (/'jeiru: ðə ˈdæmɪʤə JAY-roo thuh DAM-ih-juh), is an American rapper and record producer. He is known for his 1993 single "Come Clean" from his debut album, The Sun Rises in the East, ranked as one of the 100 greatest hip-hop albums of all time by the editors of About.com. He has worked extensively with Guru and DJ Premier of Gang Starr, whom he has known since he was in high school.