Prodigy (rapper)

This article is about the American rapper. For the English band, see The Prodigy. For the horror film, see The Prodigy (film). For other uses, see Prodigy.

Prodigy
Prodigy in 2014
Born
Albert Johnson

(1974-11-02)November 2, 1974
Hempstead, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 2017(2017-06-20) (aged 42)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
Years active1991–2017
Spouse
Kiki Johnson
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(m. 2007)​
Children2
Relatives
Musical career
OriginQueens, New York City, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip-hop
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Formerly ofMobb Deep

Albert Johnson (November 2, 1974 – June 20, 2017), known professionally as Prodigy, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for being one half of the rap duo Mobb Deep along with Havoc, yet Prodigy still had a solo career, regularly collaborating with producer The Alchemist. Prodigy released eight albums during his career in Mobb Deep, as well as six solo studio albums and one posthumous album.

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