Spliff Star facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spliff Star
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Spliff Star performing at Columbia Halle in Berlin, Germany in 2007
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| Birth name | William A. Lewis |
| Also known as | Mr. Lewis |
| Born | April 18, 1971 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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William A. Lewis (born April 18, 1971) is a famous American rapper. He is known by his stage name, Spliff Star. He comes from Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York.
Spliff Star is most famous for working with the rapper Busta Rhymes. He is also known as a great "hype man." A hype man is someone who helps a main rapper during live shows. They get the crowd excited and add energy to the performance. Magazines like Vibe and Complex have called him one of the best hype men in hip hop.
Spliff Star used to be a member of a music group called the Flipmode Squad. In 2007, he started his own music company, PaperRock Records. He released his first solo music in 2008. Spliff Star has three children named Elijah, Leilani, and Brooklyn.
Spliff Star's Music
Spliff Star has released his own music and worked with many other artists.
Studio Albums
- 1998 - The Imperial (with Flipmode Squad)
- 2008 - Contraband (his first solo album)
Working with Other Artists
Spliff Star has appeared on many songs by other artists. He often works with Busta Rhymes and other members of the Flipmode Squad. Here are some of his notable guest appearances:
- In 1996, he was on "The End of the World (Outro)" from Busta Rhymes' album The Coming.
- In 1997, he appeared on "We Could Take It Outside" from Busta Rhymes' album When Disaster Strikes....
- He was featured on "The Hit-Off" with Kid Capri and Busta Rhymes in 1998.
- In 2000, he was on "Outro" with Busta Rhymes.
- In 2001, he joined Busta Rhymes and Kelis on "What It Is (Part II)" for the Dr. Dolittle 2 Soundtrack.
- A big song he was on in 2002 was "I Know What You Want" with Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey.
- He also appeared on the remix of "Make It Clap" with Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul in 2002.
- In 2006, he was on the remix of "Touch It" with Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott.
- More recently, in 2015, he was on "We Forever" with Cappadonna and Rampage.
Spliff Star in Movies
Spliff Star has also appeared in a few movies playing himself.
- 2000 - Da Hip Hop Witch
- 2007 - Rap Sheet: Hip-Hop and The Cops
