# Lord Jamar

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American actor, rapper, and flat-earther

Lord Jamar Lord Jamar in 2020 Background information Born Lorenzo Dechalus (1968-09-17) September 17, 1968 (age 57) The Bronx, New York City, U.S. Origin New Rochelle, New York, U.S. Genres Hip-hop Occupations Rapper DJ record producer actor podcaster Instruments Vocals sampler keyboard turntable Years active 1989–present Labels Babygrande Koch Elektra Loud Member of Brand Nubian

Musical artist

**Lorenzo Dechalus** (born September 17, 1968),[1] known professionally as **Lord Jamar**, is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor, podcaster and [conspiracy theorist](/source/Conspiracy_theory). He is a founding member of the [hip-hop](/source/Hip-hop) group [Brand Nubian](/source/Brand_Nubian), which was formed in 1989. In 1996, he discovered [Dead Prez](/source/Dead_Prez) and got them signed to [Loud Records](/source/Loud_Records).

## Early life

Jamar was born in [The Bronx](/source/The_Bronx), but was raised in [New Rochelle](/source/New_Rochelle%2C_New_York).[2] Jamar has [Afro-Guyanese](/source/Afro-Guyanese_people) heritage on his father's side, and he is the eldest of three brothers.[2] He was introduced to hip hop music in the 1970s through a friend who lived in his neighborhood, and he would listen to tapes of [The Cold Crush Brothers](/source/The_Cold_Crush_Brothers), [Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five](/source/Grandmaster_Flash_and_the_Furious_Five) and [The Sugarhill Gang](/source/The_Sugarhill_Gang).[2] DJ Daryll C of [Crash Crew](/source/Crash_Crew) used to take Jamar to hip hop shows in New York City.[2] Jamar both sold and used [crack cocaine](/source/Crack_cocaine) during his teen years, but stopped after people he knew received [sealed indictments](/source/Indictment#Types).[2] He dropped out of high school after failing ninth grade, and worked a few short-term jobs prior to signing a record deal.[2]

## Career

Brand Nubian's debut studio album, *[One for All](/source/One_for_All_(Brand_Nubian_album))*, was released in 1990 and is regarded by *[The Source](/source/The_Source_(magazine))* as one of the all-time greatest hip hop albums.[3]

Brand Nubian's third studio album, *[Everything Is Everything](/source/Everything_Is_Everything_(Brand_Nubian_album))* was released in 1994. In 1996, he discovered [Dead Prez](/source/Dead_Prez) and got them signed to [Loud Records](/source/Loud_Records). As an actor, Jamar is best known for his role of Supreme Allah on the TV series *[Oz](/source/Oz_(TV_series))*. He has appeared on *[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit](/source/Law_%26_Order%3A_Special_Victims_Unit)*, *[Third Watch](/source/Third_Watch)*, and *[The Sopranos](/source/The_Sopranos)*. He has also worked as a [producer](/source/Hip_hop_production) for artists such as [Dead Prez](/source/Dead_Prez), [Buckshot](/source/Buckshot_(rapper)), Shaka Amazulu the 7th and [Tom Browne](/source/Tom_Browne_(trumpeter)). His group went on to release their fourth album *[Foundation](/source/Foundation_(Brand_Nubian_album))* in 1998, with [Grand Puba](/source/Grand_Puba) and DJ Alamo making their return to appear on the album.

He released his debut solo album *[The 5% Album](/source/The_5%25_Album)* (an album dedicated to the [Nation of Gods and Earths](/source/Nation_of_Gods_and_Earths)) on June 27, 2006. Like his onscreen character on *[Oz](/source/Oz_(TV_series))*, Jamar is a member of the [Nation of Gods and Earths](/source/Nation_of_Gods_and_Earths).[4]

Jamar currently co-hosts a podcast, *Yanadameen Godcast*, with fellow rapper [Rah Digga](/source/Rah_Digga).

## Personal life

In October 2000, Lord Jamar was arrested for slapping his wife, Dana Whitfield. The police found an unlicensed gun and two bullet proof vests in their home. He was later charged with assault and weapons possession.[5][6]

## Views

### Disagreement With Kanye West

Jamar released a [diss track](/source/Diss_track) directed at [Kanye West](/source/Kanye_West) on February 4, 2013, titled "Lift Up Your Skirt", and stated that "[gay](/source/Gay) has no place in hip-hop"; the [song's homophobic lyrics](/source/LGBT_representation_in_hip_hop_music#Negative_representation_of_women_and_homosexuality) attracted attention.[7][8]

### Disagreement With DJ Vlad

In a September 2013 interview on [VladTV](/source/VladTV), Jamar declared that white rappers were "guests in hip hop"; he criticized [Macklemore](/source/Macklemore)'s "[Same Love](/source/Same_Love)" for its pro-LGBT message.[9][10] [Eminem](/source/Eminem) responded to Jamar with the track "Fall" from his 2018 album *[Kamikaze](/source/Kamikaze_(Eminem_album))*.[11] Jamar responded to Eminem on his podcast.[12]

### Disagreement With BLM

Lord Jamar has publicly stated that he does not support the [Black Lives Matter](/source/Black_Lives_Matter) movement. Jamar's primary reason for his opposition is his belief that the movement was not created for the Black community, but rather by "you know, George Soros and his fucking boys." He has articulated this viewpoint in various interviews and discussions, suggesting that the movement's origins or intentions do not align with his understanding of what serves the Black community's interests.[13]

### Holocaust Denial

In a 2020 appearance with [Nation of Islam](/source/Nation_of_Islam) [influencer](/source/Influencer) [Rizza Islam](/source/Rizza_Islam), Jamar promoted [Holocaust denial](/source/Holocaust_denial); he denied the death of six million Jews in the [Holocaust](/source/Holocaust), stating that at most 500,000 died, and claiming that six million Jews were not even present in Europe at the time.[14]

### Flat Earth

In October 2024, Lord Jamar publicly expressed his belief in a [flat Earth](/source/Flat_Earth) during an appearance on an episode of the In Godfrey We Trust Podcast. His statements were based on what he described as "common sense" observations rather than scientific evidence. He argued that if the Earth were a sphere, pilots would constantly have to tilt their planes' noses down to avoid flying into space, a practice which he stated they do not do.[15]

Lord Jamar's claims led to a public debate with science communicator David Farina, widely known by his YouTube channel name, "Professor Dave Explains." The debate, which took place on another In Godfrey We Trust Podcast episode, featured Farina systematically debunking Jamar's arguments using scientific principles and observational evidence. The exchange garnered significant attention online, with many viewers and commentators noting that Farina's responses directly addressed and refuted Jamar's points.[16]

### Politics

Jamar supported [Donald Trump](/source/Donald_Trump)'s [2024 presidential campaign](/source/Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign).[17]

## Discography

See also: [Brand Nubian discography](/source/Brand_Nubian_discography)

### Studio albums

- *[The 5% Album](/source/The_5%25_Album)* (2006)

### Guest appearances

List of guest appearances Title Year Other performer(s) Album "Show Business" 1991 A Tribe Called Quest, Sadat X, Diamond D The Low End Theory "Verbal Intercourse (Non-Cross-Over Resistance Version)" Professor Griff, Killa Ranks, Sadat X, Wise Intelligent Verbal Intercourse (VLS) "Where Ya At? (Extended Version)" 1995 Mobb Deep, Chuck D, DA Smart, Erule, Merchant, RZA, Killah Priest, Sunz of Man, Brooklyn Zu One Million Strong "Bluesanova" 1996 Dead Prez Hip Bop "Live Wires Connect" UGK, Keith Murray Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: The Soundtrack "Tell Me (6 Karat Hip Hop Mix)" 1997 Groove Theory, Sadat X Check the Vibe "Collaboration of Mics" Artifacts, Lord Finesse That's Them "Street Parables" Shabazz the Disciple Street Parables (VLS) "That Real Live" 2000 QNC Lean To (VLS) "Oz Theme 2000" 2001 Kool G Rap, Talib Kweli Oz: The Soundtrack "Fightin' Clocks Remix" Ilacoin Fightin' Clocks Remix (VLS) "Keep It Movin" Grand Puba Understand This "The Classic Mix Part II" 2003 DJ Armsteady, Sadat X The Enyce Experience "Nitty Gritty (Dog Spelled Backwards Mix)" KMD, Busta Rhymes, Sadat X Best of KMD "Important Shit" 2005 Jus Allah, Agallah All Fates Have Changed "Chosen Few" 2006 Sadat X Black October "U-Riders" 2007 U-Fam The War on Hip Hop "Angel Dust" 2008 Hasan Salaam Children of God "Igod" Shaka Amazulu the 7th, Darkim Be Allah The Black Stone of Mecca "Engage the Enemy Remix" 2009 Blak Madeen Sacred Defense "Deep Space (Jay da Flex & Yoof Remix)" RZA Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture, Vol. 2: Enter the Dubstep "I See Dead People" Grand Puba, Rell Retroactive "Up Against the Wall" 2010 Group Home, MC Ace Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal "Apocalyptic Shit" 2011 Lord Superb Perb Made It Possible "Every Hood's a Harlem" "Industry RMX 2" 2015 Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, Cormega, Roc Marciano, Sadat X Re:Living "When the Gods Sing" 2016 Sadat X, Dizhwar Never Left (Deluxe Edition) "I’m a gay black man" School of the Gifted WuMinati III: Divine Evil "Cut and Dry" Sadat X Agua "Street Disciples" 2017 Heaven Razah, Block McCloud, Rasul Allah Zayin: You Only Live Twice

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2000 Da Hip Hop Witch Himself 2002 Morning Breath Devon Short 2004 L-o-v-e Melvin Short 2005 Funny Valentine Tim 2006 They're Just My Friends Light 2007 Wifey Jevin 'Huss' Jones TV movie 2009 Father's Day Rammel Short Buffalo Bushido Torchy 2010 Drugs 101 Chucky Short 2016 Kill for Me Skull 2020 Drug Affected Chucky

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2001 Oz Kevin 'Supreme Allah' Ketchum Recurring cast: Season 4 100 Centre Street — Episode: "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished" 2002 Law & Order Leon Griggs Episode: "Attorney Client" 2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Bad Ass / Javier / Leon Guest cast: Season 4–5 2004–05 Third Watch Raymond Morris Recurring cast: Season 6 2006 The Sopranos Da Lux Episode: "The Fleshy Part of the Thigh" 2007 Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show Himself Episode: Episode #1.3 2011 Rescue Me D'brickshaw Recurring cast: Season 7 2012 Elementary Raul Ramirez Episode: "You Do It to Yourself" 2013 Person of Interest Grishin Episode: "Relevance" 2016 The Night Of Tino Recurring cast Money Power Respect Himself Episode: "Opening Arguments" and "Till Death Do Us Manage" 2018 Unsung Himself Episode: "Brand Nubian" and "Digable Planets" Hip-Hop Evolution Himself Episode: "Do the Knowledge" 2020 For Life Elijah Episode: "Character and Fitness" 2020–21 The Last O.G. Divine Guest cast: Season 3–4

### Documentary

Year Title 2004 And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop 2010 The Furious Force of Rhymes 2012 Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap 2018 Black, White & Blue 2021 The Sixth Borough of Hip-Hop Buck Breaking

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Larkin, Colin (2011). [*The Encyclopedia of Popular Music*](https://books.google.com/books?id=_NNmFiUnSmUC&dq=%22DJ+Alamo%22+-wikipedia&pg=PA2824). Oxford University Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9780822536673](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9780822536673).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-quietroom_2-5) ["F.D.S #141 - LORD JAMAR - TALKS EMINEM, BRAND NUBIAN HISTORY, MALCOLM X & MUCH MORE - FULL EPISODE"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQm6lK28L2o). QuietRoom. January 25, 2020. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/VQm6lK28L2o) from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2020 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-rl_3-0)** ["The Source 100 Best Rap Albums"](http://www.rocklist.net/source.htm). RockList.net. Retrieved May 14, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["God, the Black Man and the Five Percenters"](https://www.npr.org/2006/08/04/5614846/god-the-black-man-and-the-five-percenters). *NPR*. August 4, 2006. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Parrascandola, Rocco (October 22, 2000). ["'NUBIAN' RAPPER HIT WIFE: COPS"](https://nypost.com/2000/10/22/nubian-rapper-hit-wife-cops/). *[New York Post](/source/New_York_Post)*. Retrieved January 12, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["RAPPER IN WIFE-BEATING BUST"](https://www.nydailynews.com/2000/10/22/rapper-in-wife-beating-bust/). *[New York Daily News](/source/New_York_Daily_News)*. October 22, 2000. Retrieved August 6, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Martin, Andrew (February 4, 2013). ["Listen: Lord Jamar Disses Kanye West on Homophobic New Song"](https://www.complex.com/music/a/andrew-martin/listen-lord-jamar-disses-kanye-west-on-homophobic-new-song-lift-up-your-skirt). *[Complex](/source/Complex_(magazine))*. Retrieved February 8, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Krishnamurthy, Sowmya (February 4, 2013). ["Lord Jamar Is Mad At Kanye West's Kilt On Diss Track"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130210082839/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/02/04/kanye-west-kilt-lord-jamar-diss-track/). [MTV](/source/MTV). Archived from [the original](http://rapfix.mtv.com/2013/02/04/kanye-west-kilt-lord-jamar-diss-track/) on February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Lord Jamar Calls White Rappers "Guests," Slanders Hopsin On Twitter \[PHOTOS\]"](https://hiphopwired.com/257070/lord-jamar-calls-white-rappers-guests-slanders-hopsin-on-twitter-photos//). *Hip-Hop Wired*. September 24, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Lord Jamar Says White Rappers Are Guests In Hip Hop"](http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25530/title.lord-jamar-says-white-rappers-are-guests-in-hip-hop). *HipHopDX*. September 23, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Mylrea, Hannah (September 4, 2018). ["Ouch. All the people Eminem disses on surprise album 'Kamikaze'"](https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/people-eminem-disses-surprise-album-kamikaze-2372804). *[NME](/source/NME)*. Retrieved October 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Zidel, Alex (September 10, 2018). ["Lord Jamar Responds To Eminem's Diss On "Kamikaze" Track "Fall""](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/132592-lord-jamar-responds-to-eminems-diss-on-kamikaze-track-fall-news). *HotNewHipHop*. Retrieved October 2, 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["RappeLord Jamar Doesn't Support Black Lives Matter: 'It's..."](https://www.newsweek.com/rapper-lord-jamar-doesnt-support-black-lives-matter-because-its-not-our-movement-1515039) *Newsweek*. July 2, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Liphshiz, Cnaan (December 3, 2020). ["Rapper Lord Jamar says 500,000 Jews at most died in the Holocaust"](https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/rapper-lord-jamar-says-500000-jews-at-most-died-in-the-holocaust-651008). *[The Jerusalem Post](/source/The_Jerusalem_Post)*. Retrieved March 31, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** In Godfrey We Trust Podcast (October 7, 2024). [*Lord Jamar Proves Flat Earth To Godfrey | Offers To Debate Neil deGrasse Tyson*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEW52tgAFMM). Retrieved November 4, 2025 – via YouTube.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Muhammad, Iyanna (January 12, 2025). ["Lord Jamar Debates Flat Earth w/ a Science Communicator"](https://mediatakeout.com/lord-jamar-debates-flat-earth-w-a-science-communicator/). *Media Take Out*. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Fitzgerald, Trent (October 22, 2024). ["16 Rappers Who Are Still Supporting Donald Trump"](https://www.xxlmag.com/rappers-support-donald-trump-2023/). *XXL Mag*. Retrieved June 11, 2025.

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