When was Q-Tip born? Q-Tip was born on April 10
Jonathan William Davis aka Q-Tip aka The Abstract was born April 10, 1970, in Harlem NY. He later changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. He’s an American rapper and founder of A Tribe Called Quest (ATCQ), and also a record producer plus singer, actor, and DJ. He’s an original member of the Native Tongues collective.
His solo album Amplified produced the hit song “Vivrant Thing” and others. Q-Tip has worked with Busta Rhymes, Janet Jackson, J. Dilla, and many others. He’s produced for Nas and his credits are deep. He’s a professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. His knowledge of rap and jazz makes him a treasure for the culture.