Abstract Rude

Abstract Rude
Abstract Rude performing in 2018
Background information
Also known asAb Rude, Abbey Rude
Born
Aaron Pointer

(1975-11-17) November 17, 1975
OriginLos Angeles, California, US
GenresUnderground hip hop
OccupationRapper
Works
Years active1992–present
Labels
Formerly ofHaiku d'Etat

Aaron Pointer (born November 17, 1975), better known by his stage name Abstract Rude, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California. Pointer's career began at Los Angeles' historical Good Life Cafe, a renowned open mic venue. He would practice his rapping every Thursday night at Good Life. He was a co-founder of the Project Blowed crew that emerged from the Good Life scene. He is the rapper of Abstract Tribe Unique, alongside dancers Zulu Butterfly and Irie Lion King, turntablist DJ Drez and producer Fat Jack. He was also a member of Haiku D'Etat with Myka 9 and Aceyalone, The A-Team with Aceyalone, and Code Name: Scorpion with Moka Only and Prevail. In 2009, he released the album Rejuvenation on Rhymesayers Entertainment. It was entirely produced by Vitamin D.