Antonio Hardy (born September 10, 1968), better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip hop.
The name Big Daddy Kane came from a variation on Caine, David Carradine’s character from the TV show Kung Fu (1972-1975), and a character called “Big Daddy” Vincent Price played in the film Beach Party (1963).Rolling Stone ranked his song “Ain’t No Half-Steppin'” number 25 on its list of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, calling him “a master wordsmith of rap’s late-golden age and a huge influence on a generation of MCs”.
Also Known As
B.D.K., Dark Gable, King Asiatic Nobody's Equal, Blackanova, Count Macula
Associated Acts
Juice Crew, Prince Paul
Birth Name
Antonio Hardy
Genres
Hardcore hip hop
Occupations
Rapper, record producer
Website
Years Active
1987 present
Name
Big Daddy Kane
Nationality
United States of America