Self-proclaimed as hip-hop’s prophet and savior, American rapper Kendrick Jeru
Davis (February 14, 1972), aka Jeru the Damaja, became a staple of the hardcore
rap scene in the late 90s through a series of classic albums in tandem with DJ
Premier. Hailing from East New York, Davis started writing rhymes at the age of
ten and performed at block parties in his neighborhood. He first rose to
notoriety thanks to his association with Gang Starr, who he met during his high
school days. “I’m the Man,” included in the duo’s 1992 sophomore effort, helped
put the young rapper on the map as ...