Rapper

Q Tip

Q Tip, born Jonathan William Davis, is an influential rapper, producer, singer and activist from New York City. He is best known for his work as the front man of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

Q Tip
Age
54
Birth Date
April 10, 1970
Zodiac
Aries
Born
United States

About

Q Tip is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who is widely known as the leader of the iconic hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest (ATCQ). With ATCQ, he has earned numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy nominations. He is also widely recognized for his influential solo career.

Q Tip Timeline

1970
Q Tip is Born
On April 10, 1970, Q Tip, initially named Jonathan Davis, was born in Harlem, New York City.
1985
Formation of A Tribe Called Quest
Q Tip, alongside Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Phife Dawg, formed the influential hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest.
1990
Release of 'People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm'
The group released their debut studio album that marked them as pioneers of alternative hip-hop.
1999
Launch of Solo Career
Q Tip released his first solo album 'Amplified' after the disbandment of A Tribe Called Quest.
2006
Grammy Nomination
Q Tip received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording for "Galvanize" with The Chemical Brothers.
2008
Release of 'The Renaissance'
He released his critically acclaimed album 'The Renaissance', which was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards.
2016
A Tribe Called Quest's Final Album
The group released their final album 'We Got It from Here... Thank You 4 Your Service', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

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Q Tip, born April 10, 1970 in New York City, is an American rapper, producer, and actor who is currently 53. He is best known for being part of the pioneering hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest in the late 1980s and '90s, where he gained fame for innovative and experimental production style. He has also released numerous solo albums and collaborated with other famous artists.