Born Dexter Raymond Mills, Jr.,  this New York-based rapper became known for his collaborations with Kanye West, Havoc, John Legend, and other prominent musicians.

Before Fame

When he was just nineteen years old, he contributed to A Tribe Called Quest's album Beats, Rhymes, and Life.

Trivia

His first studio album, Don't Quit Your Day Job!, rose to #12 on the United States rap music chart. After signing to Kanye's G.O.O.D. Music record label, he left to start his own record label called Band Camp Records. At one point in his career, he briefly quit making music, taking up temporary work before realizing he was passionate about producing hip-hop.

Family Life

His cousin Q-Tip also had a successful career as a rapper.

Associated With

He was involved in a public feud with fellow rapper Pusha T over Pusha T's alleged plagiarizing of the Consequence song "The Last Supper." He appeared on Kanye West's debut album College Dropout. 

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