R. Prophet Biography

Fast Facts

• His debut album with Nappy Roots, "Watermelon, Chicken, & Gritz" went platinum and contained such hit singles as "Awnaw" and "Po' Folks․"
• Was appointed to the Advisory Council of the Muhammad Ali Center
• Started Nappy Roots while attending Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green
• Left Nappy Roots in 2007 to pursue a solo rap career
• Was one of the founding members of the southern rap group Nappy Roots