Keak da Sneak

Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak in 2008
Background information
Birth nameCharles Kente Bowens
Also known asKeak Da Sneak
Born (1977-10-21) October 21, 1977
Brewton, Alabama, U.S.
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active1992–present
Labels
  • E1
  • Koch
  • Thizz
  • Moe Doe
  • Black Market
  • Out of Bounds
  • R.E.X.
  • AllNDaDoe
  • Ehustl
Formerly of

Charles Kente Williams ( Bowens; born October 21, 1977), better known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is an American rapper from Oakland, California. He is known for his gravelly voice, for coining the term hyphy in 1994, and for his contributions to the hyphy movement.

He has collaborated frequently with fellow West Coast rapper E-40.