Braylon Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Braylon combines Brayden, which is of Irish origin meaning “broad” or “salmon,” and Waylon, which is of Old English origin meaning “land by the road.”

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A Deep Dive

Braylon Overview

Meaning

Broad valley, wise, brave, hill, marsh

Gender

Boy

Origin

American, Irish, Scottish

Etymology

Derived from American roots with influences from Irish and Scottish names.

Pronunciation

/ˈbreɪlɒn/

Popularity

Braylon is recognized in the U.S. and has moderate usage in other English-speaking countries. Ranked #633 for boys in the USA in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

33 (Nurturing, Spiritual, Expressive, Altruistic)

Name Styles

Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Brave, determined, charismatic, strong

Name Day

January 30th
A Deep Dive

Braylon Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Braylen, Braylin, Braylan, Braelyn, Brailon

Common Nicknames

Bray, Lon, B, Bray-Bray, Loni

Diminutives

Bray, Lon

Famous People

  • Braylon Edwards
    (American Football Player)
  • Braylon Sanders
    (American Football Player)
  • Braylon Rayson
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Braylon Jackson
    (American Musician)

What Is the Meaning of Braylon?

Braylon means “broad valley,” “wise,” “hill,” “marsh,” or “brave,” indicating a person who is both thoughtful and courageous.

What Is the Origin of The Name Braylon?

The name Braylon has its origins in American culture, but it also has influences from Irish and Scottish roots.

Braylon Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Braylon in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4812021#5872022#6332023
Top 3 Rankings#2182009#2342011#2372010

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Braylon

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023633
(-46 from 2022)
434
(-52 from 2022)
0.02370
2022587
(-106 from 2021)
486
(-133 from 2021)
0.02595
2021481
(+55 from 2020)
619
(+93 from 2020)
0.03304
2020536
(+76 from 2019)
526
(+80 from 2019)
0.02844
2019612
(-58 from 2018)
446
(-53 from 2018)
0.02321
2018554
(-80 from 2017)
499
(-129 from 2017)
0.02567
2017474
(-49 from 2016)
628
(-108 from 2016)
0.03173
2016425
(-33 from 2015)
736
(-77 from 2015)
0.03633
2015392
(-15 from 2014)
813
(-20 from 2014)
0.03977
2014377
(-60 from 2013)
833
(-216 from 2013)
0.04065
2013317
(-39 from 2012)
1049
(-204 from 2012)
0.05191
2012278
(-44 from 2011)
1253
(-279 from 2011)
0.06175
2011234
(+3 from 2010)
1532
(+59 from 2010)
0.07542
2010237
(-19 from 2009)
1473
(-222 from 2009)
0.07170
2009218
(+37 from 2008)
1695
(+308 from 2008)
0.07992
2008255
(+121 from 2007)
1387
(+569 from 2007)
0.06361
2007376
(+24 from 2006)
818
(+65 from 2006)
0.03693
2006400
(-40 from 2005)
753
(-65 from 2005)
0.03435
2005360
(+345 from 2004)
818
(+546 from 2004)
0.03845
2004705
(+307 from 2003)
272
(+116 from 2003)
0.01287
20031012
(+172 from 2002)
156
(+38 from 2002)
0.00742
20021184
(+288 from 2001)
118
(+35 from 2001)
0.00571
20011472
(-158 from 2000)
83
(-15 from 2000)
0.00401
20001314
(+143 from 1999)
98
(+19 from 1999)
0.00469
19991457
(+30 from 1998)
79
(+5 from 1998)
0.00387
19981487
(+62 from 1997)
74
(+8 from 1997)
0.00365
19971549
(+122 from 1996)
66
(+9 from 1996)
0.00330
19961671
(+65 from 1995)
57
(+6 from 1995)
0.00284
19951736
(+132 from 1994)
51
(+6 from 1994)
0.00254
19941868
(+180 from 1993)
45
(+6 from 1993)
0.00221
19932048
(+255 from 1992)
39
(+7 from 1992)
0.00189
19922303
(-505 from 1991)
32
(-12 from 1991)
0.00152
19911798
(+829 from 1990)
44
(+19 from 1990)
0.00208
19902627
(+157 from 1989)
25
(+3 from 1989)
0.00116
19892784
(-275 from 1988)
22
(-1 from 1988)
0.00105
19882509
(+1448 from 1987)
23
(+12 from 1987)
0.00115
19873957
(+1968 from 1986)
11
(+5 from 1986)
0.00056
19865925
(-777 from 1985)
6
(-1 from 1985)
0.00031
19855148
(+1165 from 1984)
7
(+2 from 1984)
0.00036
19846313
(-830 from 1983)
5
(-1 from 1983)
0.00027
19835483
(+136 from 1982)
6
No change from 1982
0.00032
19825619
(-1111 from 1981)
6
(-2 from 1981)
0.00032
19814508
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00043
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19760
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0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
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0
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0
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0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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0
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0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0
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0.0000
19420
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0
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0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
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0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
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0
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0.0000
19330
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0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18990
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0
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0.0000
18980
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0
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0.0000
18970
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0.0000
18960
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18950
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18940
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18930
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18920
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18910
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18900
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0
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0.0000
18890
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18880
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18870
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0.0000
18860
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18850
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0
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0.0000
18840
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18830
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18820
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0.0000
18810
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0
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0.0000
18800
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0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Braylon

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4882021#5552022#5812023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4592021#5172022#3822023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1872021#2462022#3562023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2422021#3672022#4102023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4382021#5922022#4082023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3142021#3082022#4722023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2042021#3122022#3892023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2022021#2052022#1952023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4582021#6192022#4952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1732021#2072022#1682023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3372021#4882022#3592023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4602021#4352022#7172023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3092021#4472022#4882023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9072021#15552022#14342023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2762021#2772022#6902023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4542021#5492022#4922023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#8602021#9132022#12592023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4982021#6462022#7482023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3622019#3342021#4322023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4072021#5392022#4722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3762021#3882022#7072023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6922020#5542021#3652022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2582020#2672021#3402022

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#8172021#14772022#11422023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7082020#7352021#7452022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3952015#5942016#4522017

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5672017#6652020#8362023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#8512018#7852020#6942022

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5752017#6542021#7232022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4152016#5702017#5092023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4442014#3172016#3712020

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10052020#10602021#9282023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5142016#6272017#6122023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3862012#4552015#4522021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4212011#5072012#7592021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4512010#5992011#6972014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1742010#1502011#2092012

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4052010#2592011#3402014

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3982008#2892009#4012012

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1102009#2422010

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3852010#4712017

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1972009#1822010

Popularity Rankings for Braylon in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#13652010#11942011#11942012

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Braylon a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Braylon is generally given to boys, reflecting its American origin and its strong, adventurous feel.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Braylon

Braylon in Famous People Names

  • Braylon Edwards (Football Player, 1983): A former NFL wide receiver, best known for his time with the Cleveland Browns.
  • Braylon Sanders (Football Player, 1999): An NFL wide receiver who played college football at the University of Mississippi.
  • Braylon Rayson (Basketball Player, 1994): Plays professionally in the National Basketball League of Canada.
  • Braylon Jackson (Musician, 1985): An independent artist known for his contributions to the underground hip-hop scene.
  • None
  • None

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