Ab-Soul

Herbert Anthony Stevens IV (born February 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Ab-Soul, is an American rapper. Raised in Carson, California, he signed to indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2007, where he eventually formed West Coast hip hop group Black Hippy, alongside fellow California-based rappers Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. He is perhaps most known for his introspective lyrics and his five independent albums under TDE, Longterm Mentality, Control System, These Days..., Do What Thou Wilt., and Herbert, which were all released to positive reviews and commercial success.

Ab-Soul
Ab-Soul performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameHerbert Anthony Stevens IV
Born (1987-02-23) February 23, 1987
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginCarson, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2002–present
Labels
  • StreetBeat
  • Top Dawg
Formerly of
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