Kangol Kid
Shaun Shiller Fequiere (August 10, 1966 – December 18, 2021), known by his stage name Kangol Kid, was an American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee. Kangol is best known as a member of the old school hip hop group UTFO.
Kangol Kid | |
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| Birth name | Shaun Shiller Fequiere |
| Born | August 10, 1966 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2021 (aged 55) Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1983–2021 |
| Labels | Select Records Jive Records |
Kangol Kid was the first hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear. His signature hat has been inducted into the Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Kangol Kid is considered to be one of the "pioneers of hip-hop".
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