Hip-Hop/Rap
United States
Saigon
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Hometown
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Born
June 1, 1977
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap
Analogous to mixtape kingpins 50 Cent and Papoose, Saigon rose to prominence within hip-hop's top ranks, particularly in New York, just on unofficial singles and mixtapes alone. Politically conscious and street-smart, Saigon (aka Brian Carenard) developed his deft rhyming skills during his seven-year stint in prison, where he also earned the nickname "the Yardfather." Only a teenager, he spent much of his time delving into politics and Black history, educating himself on topics like the Vietnam War and Toussaint L'Ouverture, but he identified primarily with the history and background of Malcolm X. Still, he's known most for his role in the HBO hit series Entourage. ~ Cyril Cordor
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