Scarface (rapper)

Scarface
Scarface in 2013
Scarface in 2013
Background information
Birth nameBrad Terrence Jordan[1]
Also known asMr. Scarface, Face, DJ Akshen, Facemob, Creepy[2]
Born (1970-11-09) November 9, 1970 (age 53)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Discography
Years active1988–present
Labels
Formerly of

Brad Terrence Jordan (born November 9, 1970), better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper and record producer best known as a member of the Geto Boys, a hip-hop group from Houston, Texas.[2] Raised in the city's South Acres (Crestmont Park) neighborhood,[3] he has been ranked by The Source as one of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time,[4] while About.com ranked him in the top ten of its "50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007)" list.[5]

  1. ^ "Texas Births 1926–1995". Family Tree Networks.
  2. ^ a b Jason Birchmeier (November 9, 1970). "Scarface | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  3. ^ Rodriguez, Lori. "SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHICS / Latinos bringing change to black neighborhoods / Newcomers are finding acceptance comes gradually." Houston Chronicle. Monday May 2, 2005. A1. Retrieved on February 4, 2009.
  4. ^ "The Source's Top 50 Lyricists Of All Time **Complete List Inside**". ThisIs50.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "The 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time". Rap.about.com. June 25, 2014. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2014.

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