Biography
Who is WC?
Early life and real name
The performer was born William LaShawn Calhoun Jr. In Houston on February 3, 1970. He grew up in South Los Angeles, which became the setting for much of his musical influence. He is the older brother of DJ Crazy Toones, who worked with him on various musical projects during his career.
His career in the music industry began during the late 1980s. He became a fixture within the West Coast music scene while collaborating with different artists and producers in California.
Musical groups and collaborations
He first entered the music industry by forming the group Low Profile with DJ Aladdin in 1987. They released one album together titled We're in This Together in 1989. Following this collaboration, he formed another group called WC and the Maad Circle. This collective included artists such as Big Gee, Coolio, and his brother DJ Crazy Toones. They released the albums Ain't a Damn Thang Changed in 1991 and Curb Servin' in 1995.
In 1996, he formed the rap supergroup Westside Connection alongside Ice Cube and Mack 10. Their debut album, Bow Down, was released that same year and reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. The project achieved Platinum certification. The group later released the album Terrorist Threats in 2003, which featured the single Gangsta Nation, before they disbanded in 2005.
Solo career and albums
His solo career kicked off with the release of The Shadiest One in 1998, which reached the pop Top 20 during its first week. This debut included the tracks Just Clownin' and Better Days. He followed this with his second solo record, Ghetto Heisman, in 2002. Both albums helped establish his presence as a solo artist within the hardcore hip-hop and G-funk genres.
In 2007, he released his third solo album, Guilty by Affiliation, on Lench Mob Records. This project featured collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and The Game. His fourth solo album, titled Revenge of the Barracuda, arrived on March 8, 2011. This record included guest appearances from various rappers, including Young Maylay, Daz Dillinger, and Kokane. He also collaborated with Daz Dillinger on the album West Coast Gangsta Shit in 2013.
Acting and film work
Beyond his music, he has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. His acting credits include roles in movies such as Friday, Set It Off, The Breaks, and Thicker than Water. He also performed in television series like The Jamie Foxx Show, Moesha, and Sister, Sister.
He later took on the role of a dialect coach for the actor Damson Idris on the FX television drama Snowfall. He also appeared in the show itself as a character named Dub C in 2018. His other film credits range from the 1989 series Wiseguy to documentaries like the 2012 film Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap.
Birthday and age
WC was born on February 3, 1970, which makes WC 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. WC shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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