Biography - A Short Wiki
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Shabba Ranks is a Jamaican dancehall musician. He is mainly famous for his epic style in the field of genres of reggae, ragga, dancehall, and so on. He gained his name mainly by rapping rather than singing. In the late 1980s, he started his international career, along with reggae singers Cocoa Tea and Crystal. He also worked with American rappers KRS-One and Chubb Rock.
Career Highlights
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Shabba made his career by rapping by dancehall contemporaries rather than singing. He also performed as a deejay on the International stage with several Jamaicans reggae singers like Crystal and Cocoa Tea. He also worked with American rappers like KRS-One and Chubb Rocks and also with Chuck Berry.
Family and Personal Life
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Shabba also names Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, married Michael Gordon and his two sons. He made his career by making a name in dancehall deejay musician of Jamaica. He won two Grammy Awards, being the first to win the Grammy Award. Later his reputation got badly damaged by his clear disliking views and lyrics on homosexuality. This was evidenced by a particular program on Channel 4 ‘The Word’, where he was invited to speak on torturing of homosexuality, but for his clear disliking views, he lost his reputation. He was even condemned by the presenter Mark Lamarr.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Michelle Gordon (m. 1992) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Shaboo Ranks, Jahwon Ranks) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 57 years |
| Date of Birth | January 17, 1966 |
| Place of Birth | Sturgeon, St. Ann, Jamaica |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Height | 1.88 m, 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 75 kg, 165.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $2 million |
| Occupation | Singer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Shabba Ranks' height is quite tall measuring 1.88 m. Shabba Ranks weighs 75 kg. Being born on January 17, 1966, translates to an age of 57 years as of todays date (July 15, 2023).
