GZA

Known as a founder of the hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, Gary Grice is a rapper from Brooklyn who operates under the stage names GZA and The Genius. He emerged out of the underground hip-hop scene with a reputation for his provoking lyrics and beats, which he perfected by studying rap on the streets of every borough in New York City. Since his 1991 album, Words from the Genius, GZA has been regarded as one of hip-hop's rawest performers with his street-wise style and content.