Keak da Sneak

Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak in 2008
Background information
Also known asKeak Da Sneak
Born
Charles Kente Bowens

(1977-10-21) October 21, 1977
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.