Celebrated Name: | U God |
Real Name/Full Name: | Lamont Jody Hawkins |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 54 years old |
Birth Date: | 11 October 1970 |
Birth Place: | New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight: | 75kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Single |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | No |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is U God Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Rapper |
Salary: | No |
Net Worth in 2024: | $6 million |
Last Updated: | November 2024 |
U-God is a famous black rapper born on October 11, 1970. He is also known as Golden Arms and Universal. The rapper is a member of collective Wu-Tang Clan. The musician is known for his deep voice and rhythmic flow. He sold more than 12 million records worldwide. The Album Wu-Tang Forever received 4x platinum. He also released his solo Album Golden Arms Redemption in 1999.
The album reached #15 on the US R&B chart. The artist collaborated with several artists like Cypress Hill, Masta Killa, Cappadonna, Blondie, Mobb Depp, and many more.
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Early Life & Biography
The singer was born in Brownville, Brooklyn, New York. At an early age, the rapper moved to Staten Island. He is a beatboxer for famous American rapper Cappadonna. The friends of the rapper at that time were Method Man, Inspectah Deck, and Raekwon. Before becoming a member of the united, he was trained by Cappadonna in raping. Later he became friends with RZA and Ghostface Killah. He started his career with alias name Golden Arms. Lamont changed his name to U-God.
Personal Life
U-God keeps his private life away from social media. Jody did not share his details with anyone.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 11 October 1970, U God is 54 years old as of today’s date 27th November 2024. His height is 5 ft 11 in tall, and his weight is 75 kg.
Career
On April 17, 1992, the rapper arrested for firearm and drug possession. In 1993, he paroled. Due to possession, U-God did not attend recording sessions of the group debut album named Enter the Wu-Tang. He recorded opening verse Da Mystery of Chessboxing. After release, he is known for tracks like Winter Warz, Knuckleheads, Investigative Reports, and Black Jesus. The singer did not give much contribution in his first Album, but U-God featured in the second of the group named Wu-Tang Forever. He has a solo track Black shampoo in the Album. The son of Hawkins shot accidentally and injured.
In 1999, the singer released Golden Arms Redemption and became an eight-member of the group to releases a solo album. The Album two singles named Dat’s Gangsta and Bizarre get hit. Its song Rumble was featured on video game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style. After the success of the first album, the singer founded his own Album Suppa Nigga Productions. In 2005, the second Album Mr. Xcitement of the singer released.
In 2009, the singer released Album named Dopium. The Album features several guests like Sheek Louch, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, GZA, Cappadonna, Method Man, Killah Priest, and Scotty Wotty. After four years, the rapped announced another album named Keynote Speaker. The executive producer of the Album was RZA. On July 23, 2013, the Album released by Soul Temple Records. The Album contains a guest appearance from Styles P, Kool Keith, RZA, GZA, and Inspectah Deck.
He released a song named Venom through Babygrade Records Soundcloud Records. He announced his new Album called Venom. In March 2018, the singer released his new album. U-God also released his autobiography named Raw: My Journey into The Wu-Tang with his Album. In 2018, the rapped released mixtape called Bring Back God II through the DatPiff platform. The Album ranked #34 U.S Rap albums Chart.
Awards & Achievements
In 1997, the rapper received a nomination for the Grammy Awards. The artist received nominated for IDA Award in 2019.
Net Worth & Salary of U God in 2024
The net of U-God is $6 million as of November 2024. He earned his though music. He is known for being a member of hip hop band Wu-Tang Clan. The group released seven studio albums. The rapped studio released coloration albums with UGodz-IIIa Presents The Hillside Scramblers. He has released five studio albums.
The rapper released his autobiography. Lamont Jody gives several hits in his career. The albums of the singer are certified.
The rapper was arrested but did not lose hope. U-God comeback with several hits. The rapper created a name in the music industry through his hard work and dedication.