Q Tip

Q-Tip is a rapper and producer known as a member of A Tribe Called Quest, and is considered one of the most acclaimed figures in hip hop.

Rapper

April 10, 1970

Aries

55

New York City, New York, United States

Born on April 10, 1970, as Jonathan Davis, Q-Tip is a renowned American rapper, singer, and record producer who rose to fame as a founding member of the influential hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. He is considered a leading figure in the hip hop industry and has worked with prominent artists such as Nas, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. In addition to his work with A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip has released successful solo albums and produced for numerous big names in the industry.

Some of Q-Tip’s most popular tracks in 2023 include “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” featuring Fergie and GoonRock, “Vivrant Thing,” “Get Involved” with Raphael Saadiq, “Let’s Ride,” and “Breathe And Stop.” He has also participated in the Boston Calling Festival.

Q-Tip’s accomplishments include being acknowledged as one of the best rapper/producers in hip hop history by AllMusic, ranking #17 on About.com’s list of the Top 25 Hip-Hop Producers, and #38 on their list of the 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time. In celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, both Billboard and Vibe have recognized him as one of the greatest MCs of all time.

Despite his achievements, Q-Tip has kept a relatively low profile in his personal life, known for his humility and dedication to his craft. He is an avid collector of rare records, boasting a collection of over 9,000 vinyl records, and has traveled the globe to find unique albums. Additionally, Q-Tip is a skilled painter, with his artwork displayed in various galleries. Notably, he played a significant role in the jazz-based hip-hop revolution of the ’90s, further solidifying his status as an acclaimed figure in the hip hop world.