Biography
Who is Tunde Adebimpe?
Early life and background
Tunde Adebimpe was born in St. Louis, United States, into a Nigerian immigrant family. His father worked as a psychiatrist in Pittsburgh.
For his high school education, Tunde attended Shady Side Academy located in Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania. He later attended New York University to further his studies.
Music career with TV on the Radio
Tunde co-founded the Brooklyn-based experimental rock band TV on the Radio in 2001 alongside guitarist and producer Dave Sitek. Initially serving as the sole lead vocalist, he was later joined by co-lead vocalist and guitarist Kyp Malone.
The trio recorded their debut studio album, Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes, which was released in 2004. The band later expanded with the addition of Gerard Smith and Jaleel Bunton, recording acclaimed albums such as Return to Cookie Mountain, Dear Science, Nine Types of Light, and Seeds.
Solo work and art
In addition to his work with the band, Tunde has pursued various solo projects and collaborations. He formed the experimental side project Nevermen alongside Mike Patton and Doseone, releasing a self-titled album in 2016. In April 2025, Tunde released his debut solo album titled Thee Black Boltz after signing with Sub Pop.
Tunde is also a visual artist and cartoonist. He has art directed all of TV on the Radio's album covers, self-published an art comic titled Plague Hero, and premiered a multimedia performance work titled A Warm Weather Ghost at the Walker Art Center.
Acting and film career
Tunde has appeared in numerous films, including Rachel Getting Married, Marriage Story, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Twisters. He also worked on the animated television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Strange Planet, and Pantheon.
Earlier in his creative endeavors, Tunde worked as an animator for MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch and directed music videos for bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. He starred in the indie movie Jump Tomorrow and featured in television programs such as Portlandia and The Girlfriend Experience.
Birthday and age
Tunde Adebimpe was born on February 25, 1975, which makes Tunde 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Tunde shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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