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Raekwon was born on January 12

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Raekwon, born Corey Woods in City in 1970, is a founding member of the . His name comes from the 5 Percent Nation, an offshoot of the NOI and he converted to Islam in 2009. His Only Built for Cuban Linx… is a classic known as the “purple tape” and features many other members of the group, especially Ghostface Killah.

In , Wu-Tan An American Saga dropped on and the highlights the formation of the group. Details about how Raekwon connected with RZA and Ghostface in Staten Island are shared on the show and their history runs deep. His full stage name is Raekwon The Chef, and he's also used the names Lex Diamonds, Shallah Raekwon, and Louis Rich.

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