Raekwon
hip hop, east coast hip hop
A legendary founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon 'The Chef' revolutionized hip-hop with his 1995 solo debut, 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...' Esteemed for his intricate slang and vivid mafioso rap narratives, he remains a cornerstone of East Coast hip-hop. His influential lyricism and continued output solidify his status as a true icon of the genre.