![]() ![]() Diggs has a younger brother, Terrance Hamlin, better known as the rapper 9th Prince, and an older brother named Mitchell “Divine” Diggs.įrom ages three to seven, Diggs spent summers in North Carolina with his uncle, who encouraged him to read and study. Diggs has called his given name an "honorable" name, given the legacy of both Robert and John. He was named after the Kennedy brothers Robert and John Fitzgerald, both of whom his mother greatly admired. Early life ĭiggs was born on Jin Brownsville, Brooklyn. Vibe listed him among the top 8 greatest hip-hop producers of all time, and NME placed him on their list of the 50 Greatest Producers Ever. The magazine The Source placed him on its list of the 20 greatest producers in the magazine's twenty-year history. He is especially known for his music production, with a style that includes the use of soul samples and sparse beats that has proved highly influential. He has also acted in numerous films and TV series, including the films American Gangster and Brick Mansions, and the TV series Gang Related and Californication. He has written and directed in film and television, starting with his directorial debut, The Man with the Iron Fists, in 2012. He has scored a number of films, most notably Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). RZA has been heavily involved in filmmaking since the late 90s. After forming the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA was a founding member of the horrorcore group Gravediggaz, where he went by the name The RZArector. He has also released solo albums under the alter-ego Bobby Digital, along with executive producing credits for side projects. He is a cousin of two other original Wu-Tang Clan members: GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard. He is the de facto leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, having produced most albums for the group and its respective members. Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (born July 5, 1969), better known by his stage name RZA ( / ˈ r ɪ z ə/ RIZ-ə), is an American rapper, actor, filmmaker, and record producer. ![]()
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