Walter Reed (born August 17, 1970), better known by his stage name Killah Priest, is an American rapper, member of Sunz of Man and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate who was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville, Brooklyn. He is known for his intensely spiritual lyrics, containing religious references and metaphors. He is connected to the Black Hebrew Israelites through his rhymes, and is known for his controversial and political subject matter. He is also a part of supergroup the HRSMN along with Canibus, Ras Kass, and Kurupt.
Also Known As
Priest, Iron Sheik from the Middle East
Associated Acts
Wu-Tang Clan, The HRSMN, Black Market Militia, Starkim, Sunz of Man, Felony Fights, Jedi Mind Tricks, Chief Kamachi, Canibus, Ras Kass, Kurupt
Birth Name
Walter Reed
Genres
Hip hop, alternative hip hop
Labels
Geffen Records, MCA Records, Legion of D.O.O.M.
Occupations
Rapper, producer, actor
Origin
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Years Active
1993 present
Name
Killah Priest
Nationality
United States of America