Big Daddy Kane
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Big Daddy Kane in 2023 | |
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| Born | Antonio Hardy September 10, 1968 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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| Formerly of | Juice Crew |
| Website | officialbigdaddykane |
Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip-hop. Rolling Stone ranked his song "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" 25th on its list of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, calling him "a master wordsmith of rap's ... golden age and a huge influence on a generation of MCs."