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Canibus

1974 - Today

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Germaine Williams (born December 9, 1974), better known by his stage name Canibus, is a Jamaican-American rapper. First having gained recognition for his freestyling abilities, he signed with Universal Records to release his debut studio album, Can-I-Bus (1998). He has since released 13 solo studio albums, and several collaborative projects with other rappers as a member of the Four Horsemen, Refugee Camp All-Stars, Sharpshooterz, Cloak N Dagga, the Undergods and one-half of T.H.E.M. About.com placed him at number 32 on their list of the "Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007)", while in 2012 The Source placed him number 44 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 17 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 15 in 2024). Canibus is the 3,285th most popular musician (down from 3,086th in 2024), the 180th most popular biography from Jamaica (down from 154th in 2019) and the 19th most popular Jamaican Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Canibus ranks 3,285 out of 3,175. Before him are U. Srinivas, Kevin Parker, Tay Zonday, Kjartan Sveinsson, Charlie Hunter, and Adam Young. After him are Borgore, Richard Christy, Fernando Garibay, Greg Wells, Ladyhawke, and PJ Morton.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1974, Canibus ranks 1,371. Before him are Silvio Horta, Jennifer Jones, Mark Morrison, Jeremy Hunt, Gareth Thomas, and Evangelia Psarra. After him are Dana Powell, Alfred Phiri, Ken Jennings, Deborah Cox, Maxine Peake, and Bobby Aloysius.

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In Jamaica

Among people born in Jamaica, Canibus ranks 180 out of 189. Before him are Peter Cargill (1964), Shamar Nicholson (1997), Shericka Williams (1985), Jerome Young (1976), Donovan Ricketts (1977), and Warren Weir (1989). After him are Dwight Thomas (1980), Rosemarie Whyte (1986), Ricardo Fuller (1979), Tajay Gayle (1996), Cydonie Mothersille (1978), and Onandi Lowe (1974).

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Among MUSICIANS In Jamaica

Among musicians born in Jamaica, Canibus ranks 19. Before him are Augustus Pablo (1954), John Holt (1947), Junior Murvin (1949), Diana King (1970), Vybz Kartel (1976), and Anthony B (1976). After him are Boi-1da (1986).

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