Kwayzar
American rapper
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Stanley Hoffman, also known as Kwayzar (alias of;[1] 11 February 1928 – 11 March 2018) was an American singer and rapper from Southern California, known for his octogenarian rap performances.[2][3] He was inspired by artists such as Ice Cube and Eminem.[4]
February 11, 1928
Kwayzar | |
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| Also known as | Skip Stanley |
| Born | Stanley Jerry Hoffman February 11, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 2018 (aged 90) Downey, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rockabilly, rap |
| Occupations | Singer, realtor |
| Years active | 1957, 2011-2012 |
During World War II, he served in the United States Navy, and he also tried a career as a comedian and actor,[5] but although he was in many movies he never made it big.[4] Under the pseudonym Skip Stanley, in 1957, he recorded the atomic music song, "Satellite Baby."[6] In between his singing career and his rap career, Kwayzar was a realtor.[5]
Risher Mortuary posted an online memorial indicating that Hoffman had passed on March 11, 2018, at the age of 90.[7]