Tragedy Khadafi

Tragedy Khadafi
Tragedy Khadafi
	Tragedy Khadafi in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Percy Lee Chapman
Also known as	Intelligent Hoodlum; The Foul Mahdi; Percy Tragedy; MC Percy; MC Tragedy;
Born	August 13, 1971; Queens, New York City, U.S.
Genres	East Coast hip-hop
Occupations	Rapper; songwriter; record producer; record executive;
Years active	1985–present
Labels	Cold Chillin'; Tuff Break; A&M; PolyGram; Gee Street; V2; BMG; 25 To Life; Penalty; Money Maker; Dolo; Solid; DistroLord Digital;
Formerly of	Black Market Militia; Juice Crew;

Percy Lee Chapman (born August 13, 1971), known by his stage name Tragedy Khadafi (formerly Intelligent Hoodlum), is an American rapper and record producer. Hailing from the Queensbridge Housing Projects in Queens, New York City, he is documented with coining the term "illmatic" during his appearance on Marley Marl's album In Control, Volume 1 (1988). The word was the inspiration for fellow New York rapper Nas' debut album of the same name.