Kwayzar

Kwayzar (alias of Stanley Hoffman;[1] 11 February 1928 – 11 March 2018) was a rapper from Southern California, known for his octogenarian rap performances.[2][3] He was inspired by artists such as Ice Cube and Eminem.[4]

He wasn't always a rapper. During World War II he was in the navy[5] and he also tried a career as a comedian and actor, but although he was in many movies he never made it big.[4] Under the pseudonym Skip Stanley he recorded the 1957 atomic music song, "Satellite Baby."[6][7][8]

Risher Mortuary posted an online memorial indicating that Hoffman had passed on March 11, 2018 at the age of 90.[9]

References
  1. Herald Sun: WATCH: 83-year-old rapper brags he ‘can still do it'
  2. "83-year-old rapper Kwayzar is virile and viral". NY Daily News. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. "Is Kwayzar The Seer The World's Oldest Rapper? [Video]". XXL Mag. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. "83-year-old rapper: 'I Can Still Do It'". Stuff. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. At 84, Kwayzar still chasing his dreams
  6. Kim, James. "Kwayzar: The 84-year-old rapper who auditioned for 'Little Rascals'". Off-Ramp. KPCC.
  7. Stanley, Skip. "Satellite Baby". YouTube. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  8. "Satellite Baby: Skip Stanley (1957)". YouTube. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  9. "Stanley Jerry Hoffman". Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.

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