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Lord Jamar in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Lorenzo Dechalus
Born	(1968-09-17) September 17, 1968 (age 56) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Origin	New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, podcaster
Instruments	Vocals, sampler, keyboard, turntable
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Babygrande/Koch, Elektra, Loud
Associated acts	Brand Nubian, Dead Prez, DJ Vlad, Wu-Tang Clan

Lorenzo Dechalus (born September 17, 1968), known as Lord Jamar, is a Guyanese-American artist. He is a rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, and podcaster. He helped start the hip hop group Brand Nubian in 1989. Lord Jamar also helped the group Dead Prez get their first record deal in 1996.

Early Life and Hip Hop Beginnings

Lorenzo Dechalus was born in The Bronx, New York City. He grew up in New Rochelle, New York. His family has Afro-Guyanese roots from his father's side. He is the oldest of three brothers.

He first learned about hip hop music in the 1970s. A friend in his neighborhood introduced him to it. He would listen to tapes from famous groups like The Cold Crush Brothers and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. DJ Daryll C from Crash Crew often took him to hip hop shows in New York City.

Music Career and Acting Roles

Lord Jamar's group, Brand Nubian, released their first album, One for All, in 1990. Many people consider this album to be one of the best hip hop albums ever. Their third album, Everything Is Everything, came out in 1994.

In 1996, Lord Jamar helped the hip hop group Dead Prez sign with Loud Records. He also works as a producer for other artists. These artists include Dead Prez and Buckshot.

Lord Jamar is also known for his acting. He played the character Supreme Allah in the TV series Oz. He has also appeared in other popular TV shows. These include Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Sopranos.

His group, Brand Nubian, released their fourth album, Foundation, in 1998. Later, in 2006, Lord Jamar released his first solo album. It was called The 5% Album.

Today, Lord Jamar co-hosts a podcast called Yanadameen Godcast. He hosts it with fellow rapper Rah Digga.

Views and Discussions

Lord Jamar is known for sharing his strong opinions on various topics. In 2013, he released a diss track about Kanye West. A diss track is a song meant to criticize another artist.

He also shared his thoughts on the role of different artists in hip hop music. These views led to discussions with other rappers. For example, Eminem responded to Lord Jamar in his song "Fall" in 2018. Lord Jamar then discussed Eminem's song on his podcast.

Lord Jamar has also expressed his views on social movements. He has shared his thoughts on topics like the Black Lives Matter movement.

Discography

Studio Albums

• The 5% Album (2006)

Filmography

Film Appearances

Television Roles

Documentary Appearances