Happy Birthday, GZA!

Happy 47th birthday GZA!

While born Gary Grice, hip hop heads around the world recognize him by his stage name, GZA or The Genius. GZA is a founding members of the legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, along with his cousins RZA and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. Revered as a creative lyricist with a spiritual mind frame, GZA has supplied countless unforgettable verses on albums with the Clan, as well as, his solo albums. To this day, Liquid Swords is considered a staple in hip-hop history.

Aside from contributing to hip-hop culture musically, GZA has also hopped on the vegan diet trend in the rap world as a means of improving his overall health.

There's no denying his contributions today, XXL celebrate GZA! Happy Birthday.

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