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Lamont Jody Hawkins, better known as U-God, is an American rapper and member of the multi platinum hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan with over 12 million records sold worldwide. He has been with the group since its inception, and has been known for coming with strong verses on clan albums as well as other members solo albums.

U-God was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. However he moved to Staten Island as a youth. He was originally a beatboxer for fellow clan member Cappadonna, as well as being well known friends with future members Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Sometime before the members united, U-God was mentored in rap by Cappadonna. He soon became friends with RZA and Ghostface, and he began rhyming under the alias Golden Arms, based on the Kung-Fu movie The Kid with The Golden Arms. Later on narcotics possession prevented him from featuring heavily on the group’s debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), his input on the seminal LP consisting of only a short bridge on the group’s debut single “Protect Ya Neck” as well as the now famous opening verse of “Da Mystery of Chessboxin’”. Nevertheless, after his release he quickly became known to fans for his rugged flow and bass-like voice on Wu tracks such as “Winter Warz”, “Knuckleheadz”, “Investigative Reports”, and “Black Jesus”. He was featured heavily on the group’s second album Wu-Tang Forever on which he was one of only three of the group to get a solo track - “Black Shampoo” (While the others being Inspectah Deck with “The City”, and Ol’ Dirty Bastard with “Dog Shit”). Around this time his young son was accidentally shot and injured, an ordeal the rapper documented on the Wu-Tang Clan track A Better Tomorrow.
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  • SuperManPratt

    Ghostface Killah has shown why he’s stll relevant in the game! Still making good music!!!! http://smarturl.it/RiseOfGhostface

    15 May 7:12am Reply

  • mcteethinator

    he's good with the Wu but need to stop soloing. it ain't clearly his thang [2]

    10 Apr 5:48pm Reply

  • lyle_catcliffe

    v He had the least amount of verses because he was incarcerated during the 36 Chambers sessions.... his one verse kills tho.

    20 Mar 5:59am Reply

  • Romencer17

    trying his debut solo album right now and it's pretty meh... i can see why he had the least amoutn of verses on 36 chambers, dude's kinda whack

    8 Feb 10:03pm Reply

  • TheLukieBoi1

    As good as Golden Arms Redemption was, the rest of his Solo discography is lame. He's arguably the weakest of the Clan.

    27 Jan 5:37am Reply

  • andybyer

    I've came to the conclusion yer ma least favorite pal. sorry.

    15 Jan 10:25pm Reply

  • CinncinatiBlood

    One of the dopest voice i ever heard. Check out his freestyle with Wesstwood in UK

    8 Dec 2012 Reply

  • soob07

    @jussi_m what the fuck are you talkin' about?! His recent album "Dopium" was amazing! I can't wait for his new shit.

    24 Oct 2012 Reply

  • jussi_m

    he's good with the Wu but need to stop soloing. it ain't clearly his thang

    25 May 2012 Reply

  • PASHTITNAH

    good GOD

    16 Apr 2012 Reply

  • MrBiznazty

    U-God rules, don't understand the hate

    18 Mar 2012 Reply

  • Dominicanbred

    he is garbage

    16 Mar 2012 Reply

  • Clayton09

    U-God has a host of enjoyable quirks.

    22 Feb 2012 Reply

  • dgk3188

    Word, Train Trussle was a hell of a track. I supported the album just cuz it's Wu; I wasn't expecting much. He definitely put out a solid album. My hopes are high for "Keynote Speaker"

    16 Sep 2011 Reply

  • k0narti5t

    Dopium was surprisingly pretty good. Def worth copping. Favourite track from that joint would be Train Trussle.

    5 Sep 2011 Reply

  • MetalFL0riO86

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsdl6MpJSu0 How can you not love this song?

    21 Aug 2011 Reply

  • MetalFL0riO86

    Yo what is your problem with U-God Kenilla? I see you have good taste in rap...Is he an amazing rapper? No...Does he enough lyrics and swagger to carry himself and represent the Wu-Tang? FUCK YEAH! How can you not love Dopium? or Dat's Gangsta.

    21 Aug 2011 Reply

  • Hawkdaddyfoolz

    U-God only looks bad by comparison to other Wu-Tang members.

    1 Aug 2011 Reply

  • kenilla

    THIS GUY HAS NO TALENT

    28 Jul 2011 Reply

  • Evil_Deed

    Голос у него крутой конечно.

    19 Jul 2011 Reply
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