Aesop Rock

Quick Facts

Full Name	Aesop Rock
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1976(1976-06-05)
Age	48
Birthplace	Long Island
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Gemini

Aesop Rock Biography

Aesop Rock is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on June 5, 1976 in Long Island, New York State, United States. American underground hip hop artist and member of the group The Weathermen. He became known for his complex rapping style.

He’s collaborated with Kimya Dawson as a member of The Uncluded.

Bavitz was born at Syosset Hospital in Syosset, New York and raised in Northport, Long Island, New York to his father Paul and mother Jameija. Ian has two brothers: Christopher T. Bavitz (born 1973), a clinical professor at Harvard Law School and director of Cyberlaw Clinic at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, and Graham J. Bavitz (born 1978). Ian, along with his siblings, was raised Catholic but later on in his life became agnostic. Bavitz attended Northport High School in 1990 and graduated in 1994. He married Allyson Baker, guitarist and vocalist of rock band Dirty Ghosts in 2005. They resided in San Francisco but have since divorced.

Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P’s Definitive Jux label until it went on hiatus in 2010. betterPropaganda ranked him at number 19 at the Top 100 Artists of the Decade.

His birth name was Ian Matthias Bavitz. He married fellow musician Allyson Baker.

Aesop Rock Net Worth

Aesop Rock is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aesop Rock 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began rapping in the underground hip hop scene in New York City and attained his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University in 1998.

He once released a forty-five-minute instrumental piece for Nike.

He has tattoos on each forearm. His left arm reads “Must Not Sleep…” and the right says “…Must Warn Others.” These are inspired by childhood antics where he and his friends would act as robots arms outstretched quoting the line which has its origins in the 1956 film Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Aesop Rock has used these quotes as lyrics in the chorus of his song “Commencement at the Obedience Academy”: “Must not sleep; must warn others / Trust blocks creep where the dust storm hovers.” He also used them in his song “Antisocial,” in the line “Must not sleep; must warn others / I’ll tourniquet your turbulence then trample on your stutters.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Aesop Rock height 6 feet 4 inches Aesop weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Aesop Rock Dating?

According to our records, Aesop Rock is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Aesop Rock’s is not dating anyone.

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Shortly after releasing Float, Aesop Rock signed to Manhattan-based label Definitive Jux (commonly shortened to Def Jux), where he released Labor Days (2001), an album dedicated to the discussion of labor in American society and the concept of “wage slaves”. This album was most well known for its single “Daylight”. Because of its popularity, Daylight was re-released in 2002 as a seven-track EP, including an “alternative” new version of the song “Night Light”, whose paraphrased lyrics simultaneously refer back to, and stand in stark opposition to, the original’s. The song “Labor” (from Labor Days) was featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4; it also was the first album in his catalog to break through the Billboard charts, peaking at number 15 at the United States Independent Charts.

Facts & Trivia

Aesop Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Aesop Rock celebrates birthday on June 5 of every year.

Labor Days was followed by Bazooka Tooth in 2003. For the first time, production was mostly handled by Rock himself, with three tracks from longtime collaborator Blockhead and one from close friend and Definitive Jux label CEO El-P. Guest appearances include Party Fun Action Committee, El-P, and Mr. Lif (all Definitive Jux labelmates) and Camp Lo. With this release Aesop hit a higher level of recognition, releasing “No Jumper Cables” as a single and music video, then another single, “Freeze”, shortly after. A remix of “No Jumper Cables” was featured on Tony Hawk’s Underground 2, furthering Aesop’s recognition. In 2004, he released Build Your Own Bazooka Tooth and created a contest in which you had to create a remix of an Aesop Rock song using the cappellas and instrumentals.

Is Aesop Rock the same as ASAP Rocky?

A$AP Rocky and Aesop Rock might share similar names, but the two rappers are polar opposites. A$AP Rocky is black, from Harlem, signed to a major label, and has catapulted to mainstream success within three years of first emerging onto the scene.

What genre is Aesop Rock?

Hip-Hop/Rap

What is Aesop Rock's best album?

1. The Impossible Kid (2016)
2. Labor Days (2001) …
3. Skelethon (2012) …
4. None Shall Pass (2007) …
5. Fast Cars, Danger, Fire and Knives (2005) …
6. Spirit World Field Guide (2020) …
7. Malibu Ken (2019) …
8. Daylight (2002) …

When did Aesop Rock come out?

Since 1997 , Aesop Rock has released eight solo albums, three EPs, a 45-minute Nike-commissioned piece of music designed for runners, and more.

Who makes beats for Aesop Rock?

For the first time, production was mostly handled by Bavitz himself, with three tracks from longtime collaborator Blockhead and one from close friend and Definitive Jux label CEO El-P.