Cage (rapper)

Christian Palko (born May 4, 1973), better known by his stage name Cage, is an American rapper from Middletown, New York. With a majority of his career being spent with record labels Definitive Jux and Eastern Conference. He has released six solo albums, in addition to two compilation albums and two EPs.

Cage
Cage performing a live show at the Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, in 2009
Background information
Birth nameChristian Palko
Also known as
  • Alex
  • Cage Kennylz
  • Keige
  • Sam Hill
Born (1973-05-04) May 4, 1973
Würzburg, West Germany
OriginMiddletown, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1991–present
Labels
Current label(s)
  • N/A (Not signed to label)
Former label(s)
Formerly of
  • Bloody Ruffnecks/Mudbones
  • Leak Bros
  • Nighthawks
  • Smut Peddlers
  • The Weathermen
Websitecagewm.com

Aside from his solo career, Cage is one of the founders of the underground hip hop supergroup The Weathermen, which was formed in 1999. He also established a group called Smut Peddlers, with hip hop duo The High & Mighty, publishing an album titled Porn Again, in 2001. He is also known for his collaborations with New Jersey rapper Tame One; the two were collectively known as Leak Bros. Cage and Camu Tao made up the duo Nighthawks, who released an eponymous 2002 album.

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