Stanley Hoffman, also known as Kwayzar (alias of;[1] 11 February 1928 – 11 March 2018) was an American singer and rapper from Southern California, known for his octogenarian rap performances.[2][3] He was inspired by artists such as Ice Cube and Eminem.[4]

Kwayzar
Birth nameStanley Jerry Hoffman
Also known asSkip Stanley
Born(1928-02-11)February 11, 1928
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 11, 2018(2018-03-11) (aged 90)
Downey, California, U.S.
GenresRockabilly, rap
Occupation(s)Singer, realtor
Years active1957, 2011-2012

During World War II, he served in the United States Navy, and he also tried a career as a comedian and actor,[5] but although he was in many movies he never made it big.[4] Under the pseudonym Skip Stanley, in 1957, he recorded the atomic music song, "Satellite Baby."[6] In between his singing career and his rap career, Kwayzar was a realtor.[5]

Risher Mortuary posted an online memorial indicating that Hoffman had passed on March 11, 2018, at the age of 90.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Herald Sun: WATCH: 83-year-old rapper brags he ‘can still do it'
  2. ^ "83-year-old rapper Kwayzar is virile and viral". NY Daily News. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Is Kwayzar The Seer The World's Oldest Rapper? [Video]". XXL Mag. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. ^ a b "83-year-old rapper: 'I Can Still Do It'". Stuff. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. ^ a b Pierce, Eric (May 10, 2012). "At 84, Kwayzar still chasing his dreams". Downey Patriot. Retrieved 2020-07-20.
  6. ^ Kim, James. "Kwayzar: The 84-year-old rapper who auditioned for 'Little Rascals'". Off-Ramp. KPCC.
  7. ^ "Stanley Jerry Hoffman". Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.

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