Masta Killa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Masta Killa
Occupation	Rapper
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1969(1969-08-18)
Age	55
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

Masta Killa Biography

Masta Killa is one of the most popular and richest Rapper who was born on August 18, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The rapper was born Jamel Arief, he’s known as an American rapper and part of Wu- Tang Clan who released his solo debut album No Said Date in 2004.

He is part of his band Wu-Tang Clan with He is joined in the Wu-Tang Clan with Robert Diggs, AKA RZA. also known as RZA.

Masta Killa gets his name from the 1978 kung fu movie Shaolin Master Killer, also known as the 36th Chamber of Shaolin. He is often referred to as Jamel Irief.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Masta Killa was the last member to join the Wu- Tang Clan; consequently he did not appear on the group’s debut single “Protect Ya Neck”. He was also the only member who was not a rapper at the time of the group’s formation. He was extensively mentored by the GZA during his early days with the group, evident in the similar flow they both employ. He derived his rap name from the 1978 kung fu film Shaolin Master Killer, (Shao Lin san shi liu fang). Masta only appeared on one track on the Wu-Tang Clan’s first album, in the closing verse to “Da Mystery of Chessboxin”. Masta only narrowly made the track, and was almost left off in favor of Killah Priest. In fact, on the No Said Date DVD, Killah Priest claims that he and Masta Killa were in competition for the spot on “Da Mystery of Chessboxin'”, and while Killah Priest fell asleep, Masta Killa stayed up all night writing and Killah Priest woke up the next morning to Masta Killa’s verse. Since he was a developing rapper at the time Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was being written, his verse in “Da Mystery of Chessboxin” was the only one that could hold up with the other, more experienced Wu-Tang members.

The place he was raised is Brooklyn, New York. Like many others in Wu-Tang Clan, is a vegetarian. Wu-Tang Clan, is a vegetarian.

Masta Killa Net Worth

Masta Killa is one of the richest Rapper from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Masta Killa 's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He broke danced in elementary school , and would frequently take part in talent shows.

He was the final member of to the Wu-Tang Clan and as a result , he doesn’t appear as a member on their debut track “Protect Ya Neck”.

Jamel Irief (born Elgin Turner; August 18, 1969), better known by his stage name Masta Killa, is an American rapper and member of the Wu-Tang Clan. Though one of the lesser-known members of the group (he was featured on only one track on their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)), he has been prolific on Clan group albums and solo projects since the mid-1990s. He released his debut album No Said Date in 2004 to positive reviews, and has since released three additional albums.

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Who is Masta Killa Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Masta Ranked on the list of most popular Rapper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Masta Killa celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Masta Killa

1. Masta Killa is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
2. He was born on August 18, 1969 in Brooklyn, NY.
3. His real name is Elgin Turner.
4. Masta Killa joined the Wu-Tang Clan in 1993.
5. He released his debut solo album “No Said Date” in 2004.
6. The album peaked at #97 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
7. Masta Killa has also appeared on numerous Wu-Tang Clan albums.
8. He is known for his smooth flow and introspective lyrics.
9. Masta Killa has collaborated with artists such as Kanye West and GZA.
10. He continues to release music and tour with the Wu-Tang Clan today.

Is Masta Killa related to Marvin Gaye?

Like fellow Wu-Tang Clan members GZA and RZA, Masta Killa is a vegetarian. Masta Killa is related to both Marvin Gaye and Nat Turner , as revealed in the 2019 Wu-Tang documentary Of Mics and Men.

Is Masta Killa on 36 Chambers?

All nine original Wu-Tang Clan members contribute vocals on Enter the Wu-Tang. Masta Killa only appears on one track , contributing the last verse of “Da Mystery of Chessboxin,'” but all the other rappers appear on at least two songs. Method Man and Raekwon are the most prolific of the group, featured on eight tracks.

Who plays Masta Killa?

New additions to this season include Masta Killa and U God, who will be portrayed by JaQwan J. Kelly and Damani D. Sease, respectively. Furthermore, Mathematics, who famously designed the Wu-Tang Clan’s iconic logo, has been added as a new recurring character for Season 2, and Curtiss Cook Jr will play him on the show.

Did Wutang really rush the stage?

The plotlines of the series are great for conflict and drama. However, many of them are true or strongly rooted in real-life events surrounding the members of the Wu. Back in 2019, RZA told Newsweek that the show was “historical fiction.” He explained, “You can’t take every moment and expound it.

Did Wu-Tang Clan have beef?

Almost everyone is aware that the Wu-Tang Clan had a feud with another well- known rapper, The Notorious BIG, also known as Biggie Smalls. A shooting incident is shown in the most recent episode of ‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Season 2 as the source of rivalry between Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.