Redman (rapper)

{{Short description|American rapper (born 1970)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Redman | image = 2016 Redman (cropped).jpg | caption = Redman performing in 2016 | birth_name = Reginald Noble | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|4|17}} | birth_place = [[Newark, New Jersey]], U.S. | alias = {{flatlist| * Funk Doctor Spot * Funk Doctor Spock * Funk Doc * Doc * Reggie }} | origin = | genre = {{Hlist|[[East Coast hip-hop]]|[[psychedelic rap]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.the-dowsers.com/the-dowser-posts/psychedelic-hip-hop |title=B-Boys on Acid: A Brief History of Psychedelic Hip-Hop |last=Reeves |first=Mosi |work=The Dowsers |access-date=2023-08-17 |archive-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817073430/https://www.the-dowsers.com/the-dowser-posts/psychedelic-hip-hop |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Rapper * songwriter * disc jockey * record producer * actor }} | years_active = 1990–present | label = {{flatlist| * Gilla House * [[Chaos Recordings|Chaos]] * [[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]] * [[Island Def Jam]] }} | current_member_of = {{hlist|[[Jayceeoh|1000volts]]|[[Method Man & Redman]]|[[Hit Squad]]}} | past_member_of = [[Def Squad]] {{Infobox | child = yes | label1 = Producer(s) | data1 = [[Rockwilder]] }} | module = {{Infobox person|embed=yes | signature = Redman sig.svg }} }}

'''Reginald Noble''' (born April 17, 1970), better known by his stage name '''Redman''', is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s as an artist on [[Def Jam Recordings]].

He is well known for his collaborations with his close friend [[Method Man]], as one-half of the rap duo [[Method Man & Redman]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/11/redman-clears-up-wu-tang-membership-confusion/ |title=Redman: "I Am Officially A Wu-Tang Member" |publisher=Xxlmag.Com |date=November 19, 2010 |access-date=March 30, 2012 |archive-date=April 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413100331/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/11/redman-clears-up-wu-tang-membership-confusion/ |url-status=live }}</ref> including their starring roles in films and sitcoms which include ''[[How High]]'' and ''[[Method & Red]]''. He was also a member of the [[Def Squad]] in the late 1990s.

==Early life== Born on April 17, 1970, and raised in [[Newark, New Jersey]], Redman attended Speedway Avenue School and 13th Avenue School before attending [[West Side High School (New Jersey)|West Side High School]], an experience he described as "off the hook".<ref>[http://streetleague.com/2013/08/21/the-spots-redmans-new-jersey/ "The Spots: Redman's New Jersey"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111161328/http://streetleague.com/2013/08/21/the-spots-redmans-new-jersey/ |date=November 11, 2019 }}, [[Street League Skateboarding]], August 21, 2013. Accessed November 11, 2019. "I went to Westside High. You know the East Side High in ''Lean On Me?'' I went to the Westside version. It was off the hook. I went to Speedway Avenue School. I went to 13th Avenue School."</ref>

In 1987, Redman was expelled from [[Montclair State University]] his freshman year due to poor academic performance at age 16. Having no other options, Redman then went back home to live with his mother, Darlene Noble, who eventually kicked him out of her house for selling [[cocaine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvlrDSqLOk| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211107/KEvlrDSqLOk| archive-date=2021-11-07 | url-status=live|title=Redman on Mom Kicking Him Out for Selling Coke, EPMD Putting Him On|date=July 26, 2016|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Two years later, at age 18, Redman was a young DJ-MC who went by the name "DJ Kut-Killa". He freestyled over funk and hip-hop instrumental tracks on vinyl records in various parks and house parties around New York and New Jersey.

Redman was eventually discovered by [[Erick Sermon]] of [[EPMD]] while he was a DJ for [[Lords of the Underground]]. Sermon said when he met Redman for the first time, "I knew there was something spectacular about him. Right off the bat. The next day, we talked. And within the next two or three months, he moved to Long Island, to my crib. He moved right into my apartment."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stopthebreaks.com/gems/redman-epmd-djing-lords-of-the-underground/|title=Hip-Hop Gem: Redman Met EPMD While DJing for Lords Of The Underground|website=Stop The Breaks {{!}} Independent Hip-Hop Promotion|language=en-US|access-date=March 31, 2016|archive-date=April 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425073720/http://www.stopthebreaks.com/gems/redman-epmd-djing-lords-of-the-underground/|url-status=live}}</ref> After moving in with Sermon, Redman went out on tour with EPMD. While on tour with the group he did everything from carrying their bags to coming out on stage and doing rap freestyles. In 1990, at an EPMD show in New York, Redman was invited onstage by Erick Sermon where he delivered a rap freestyle that changed his life. He freestyled a song describing himself as a rapper using every letter in the alphabet, from A to Z. After this, Redman was an official rap artist and began production with Erick Sermon on his first major label album, ''[[Whut? Thee Album]]''.<ref name="LarkinDM">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music]]|editor-first=Colin|editor-last=Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1998|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0252-6|page=282}}</ref>

==Music career== ===''Whut? Thee Album'' & ''Dare Iz a Darkside'' (1990–1995)=== In 1990, Redman made his official debut on [[EPMD]]'s album ''[[Business as Usual (EPMD album)|Business as Usual]]'', appearing on the tracks "Hardcore" and "Brothers on My Jock".

In 1992, Redman released his debut album, ''[[Whut? Thee Album]]'', which [[AllMusic]] noted for blending "reggae and funk influences" with a "terse, though fluid rap style".<ref name="allmusic">Wynn, Ron. [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p26106/biography|pure_url=yes}} Redman Biography], AllMusic. Accessed June 2, 2007</ref> The album peaked at number forty-nine on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and was certified [[RIAA certification|gold]]. He was named "Rap Artist of the Year" by ''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]''. Redman followed this up with his 1994 album, ''[[Dare Iz a Darkside]]''. The first single, "[[Rockafella (song)|Rockafella]]", samples [[Leon Haywood]]'s "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" and [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]]'s "[[Flash Light (song)|Flash Light]]", two of the most sampled songs in hip-hop. Redman's second album was notable for having most of the tracks produced by the artist himself (later on Redman would let other producers make most of his beats). During this time he used former mentor Erick Sermon to produce his records, including "Pick It Up" and "Whateva Man" from ''[[Muddy Waters (album)|Muddy Waters]]''.

In 1992, Redman appeared in [[A Tribe Called Quest]]'s "[[Scenario (song)|Scenario]]" music video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/photos/full-clip-redman-runs-down-his-entire-catalogue|title=Full Clip: Redman Runs Down His Entire Catalogue|date=November 22, 2010|website=Vibe.com|language=en|access-date=October 12, 2019|archive-date=October 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012003655/https://www.vibe.com/photos/full-clip-redman-runs-down-his-entire-catalogue|url-status=live}}</ref>

Redman released his second studio album, ''[[Dare Iz a Darkside]]'' on November 22, 1994, by Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at 13 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Redman has said that he was on drugs during the recording of the album, and said in 2010 that he had not played the album in recent years because it was made during a particularly dark period in his life.

===''Muddy Waters'' (1996–1997)=== On December 10, 1996, Redman released his third album ''[[Muddy Waters (album)|Muddy Waters]]'', which was highly praised by critics.<ref name="AllmscRvw">{{cite web|last=Huey|first=Steve|title=allmusic ((( Muddy Waters > Review )))|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r244058/review|pure_url=yes}}|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 3, 2011}}</ref><ref name="SptnkMscRvw">{{cite web|last=Schmoh|first=Joe|title=Redman – Muddy Waters (album review)|website=Sputnikmusic|date=November 15, 2009|url=http://sputnikmusic.com/review/33467/Redman-Muddy-Waters|access-date=January 4, 2011}}</ref> The album featured two of his ''Billboard''{{'}}s hit singles: "[[Whateva Man]]" and "It's Like That (My Big Brother)". The song "Do What You Feel" appeared on the soundtrack to the video game ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]''. The album was certified gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) on February 12, 1997. During this time, with newfound friendships with Method Man and Tupac, they both appeared on Tupac's double album ''All Eyez on Me'' on the song "Got my Mind Made Up".

In 1999, Redman took part in the Hard Knock Life Tour, including a stop in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20000203211302/http://chartattack.com/road/reviews/1999/19990315-hardknock.html "Live Reviews: The Hard Knock Life Tour with Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man, Redman, DJ Clue? March 9, 1999 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON"]}}. ''Chart Attack'', Sean K. Robb</ref>

===''Doc's da Name 2000'' & ''Blackout'' (1998–1999)=== [[File:2004 NBA All Star Jam Session - Def Squad and Method Man.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Redman (''left'') has collaborated with [[Method Man]] (''center'') on two full-length albums and Erick Sermon (''right'') as a member of the Def Squad.]] In 1998, Redman released his first collaboration album ''[[El Niño (Def Squad album)|El Nino]]'' with group [[Def Squad]]. His fourth studio album ''[[Doc's Da Name 2000]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000DLXA/ |title=Doc's the Name: Redman: Music |website=Amazon |year=1998 |access-date=March 2, 2011 |archive-date=October 15, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015202939/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000DLXA/ |url-status=live }}</ref> was a top seller, shipping [[platinum record|platinum]] in sales and exceeding his previous record of [[Music recording sales certification|gold]]. It peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and had three songs ("I'll Bee Dat", "Da Goodness", "Let Da Monkey Out") that charted.

With his labelmate [[Method Man]], Redman made a featured appearance on the Doc's Da Name 2000 record on the song "Well All Rite Cha". In 1999, Method Man and Redman released a collaborative album called ''Blackout!''.

===''Malpractice'' (2001)=== In 2001, Redman released his fifth studio album ''[[Malpractice (Redman album)|Malpractice]]''. It reached number 4 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified gold by the [[RIAA]] on July 21, 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=Redman&format=album&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=50|title=RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - November 19, 2015|work=[[RIAA]]|access-date=November 19, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201071115/http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=Redman&format=album&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=CertificationDate&perPage=50|archive-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref> It boasted two singles, "[[Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in da Club)]]" and "[[Smash Sumthin']]".

===''Mixtapes, Collaborations & Production'' (2002–2006)=== Since the release of Malpractice, he has kept his fans happy by independently releasing the ''Ill At Will'' [[mixtape]]s, which feature various members of his new record label ''Gilla House'' members under Redman's Gilla House imprint include [[Saukrates]], Icarus, Ready Roc, E3, Young Heat, and Melanie.

Redman had his best-known international hit with [[Christina Aguilera]], when he was featured on her 2002 single "[[Dirrty]]". Around this time he was also featured on a popular remix of [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]'s track ''Get This Party Started''. He is cited in the song "[['Till I Collapse]]" as rapper [[Eminem]]'s favorite rapper.

Under his birthname, Reggie Noble, Redman has produced music for himself, many of his crew members, and even Shaquille O'Neal on the ''[[Shaq-Fu: Da Return]]'' album.

===''Red Gone Wild'' (2007–2008)=== [[File:Redman at Rock the Bells 2008 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Redman performing in 2008]] In March 2007, Redman released ''[[Red Gone Wild]]''. He stated on MySpace that the reason for the long wait to drop the album was the fast-changing pace of hip-hop. On March 27, 2007, Redman confirmed on BET's ''Rap City: Tha Bassment'' that the sequel to ''How High'', ''[[How High 2#Sequel|How High 2]]'', was currently being written. In an April 10, 2007, ''[[The A.V. Club|Onion A.V. Club]]'' interview,<ref>{{cite news |last=Rabin |first=Nathan |url=http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/redman |title=The A.V. Club |newspaper=The A.V. Club |date=April 10, 2007 |access-date=March 2, 2011 |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005125238/http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/redman |url-status=live }}</ref> Redman hinted that there would be a second collaborative album with Method Man.

===''Blackout! 2'' & ''Reggie'' (2009–2010)=== ''Blackout! 2'' was announced in 2007 by Redman and was originally scheduled for release in 2008, but its release was pushed back a number of times due to numerous reasons. In early 2008, a remake of the {{sic|hide=y|Smoothe}} da Hustler and Trigger tha Gambler classic ''Broken Language'' was released on the internet by the duo entitled ''Broken Language 2008'', fueling rumors of a ''Blackout!'' sequel coming soon. This rumor was further fueled by the duo while performing in [[Gainesville, Florida]], at the [[University of Florida]]. A ''[[Blackout! (Method Man & Redman album)|Blackout!]]'' LP was scheduled for a December 9, 2008, release but was recently pushed back to the first quarter of 2009. It was finally released on May 19, 2009. It debuted at number 7 on the ''Billboard'' 200, at number 2 on the [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]], at number 2 on the [[Top Rap Albums]] and digital in charted number 7 on the Digital Albums charts selling 63,000 copies in its first week.<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9204/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-5-24-2009 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 5/24/2009] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417005325/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9204/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-5-24-2009 |date=April 17, 2015 }}. HipHopDX. Retrieved on May 24, 2009.</ref> The album also charted number 10 on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]]. The album has sold 160,375 copies in the United States by December 12, 2009, according to SoundScan.

In May 2009, Redman confirmed his next solo album would come out December 2009. The title for the project is ''Reggie Noble "0" 9½''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2009/05/05/redman-talks-ugk-blackout-2-method-man/|title=Redman Interview|access-date=May 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090514090221/http://2dopeboyz.okayplayer.com/2009/05/05/redman-talks-ugk-blackout-2-method-man/|archive-date=May 14, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The title of the album was then changed to just ''[[Redman Presents... Reggie]]'', and three singles ("Coc Back", "Oh My", and "Money on My Mind") were released. The first single "Coc Back" (which features Ready Roc) had music video filmed and released for it. But as it turns out, none of the tracks made the final cut of the album, only being promo singles. During an interview, Redman stated that Reggie Noble (Redman's own birth name), does the album, not Redman. Redman also said that there is going to be more, "poppish", type songs, rather his normal "rugged" and "hardcore" songs.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Kuperstein |first=Slava |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1435/title |title=Redman: Till I Collapse &#124; Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop |magazine=HipHopDX |date=November 8, 2009 |access-date=March 2, 2011 |archive-date=December 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215040520/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1435/title |url-status=live }}</ref> After a few push backs, ''Redman Presents... Reggie'' was finally released on December 7, 2010. The first official single is "Def Jammable" and a video was released for the single. It has been confirmed that Redman will appear on a remix along with French rapper [[Soprano]] of "Tranne Te" by Italian rapper [[Fabri Fibra]].

===2011–present: ''Muddy Waters Too'', ''Mudface'' and ''3 Joints''=== In June 2013, Redman announced that his next studio album ''Muddy Waters 2'' would be released in late 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24250/title.redman-announces-ep-reveals-muddy-waters-2-release-date|title=Redman Announces EP, Reveals "Muddy Waters 2" Release Date|date=June 9, 2013|work=HipHopDX|access-date=November 19, 2015|archive-date=May 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503221250/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.24250/title.redman-announces-ep-reveals-muddy-waters-2-release-date|url-status=live}}</ref> via [[Entertainment One]] and he would release a mixtape to go along with it, which evolved into an EP titled ''Muddy Waters 2: The Preload''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bendbulletin.com/entertainment/2536709-151/method-man-and-redman-hit-bend |title=Method Man and Redman hit Bend |work=The Bulletin |date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=November 19, 2015 |last1=Salmon |first1=Ben |archive-date=November 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119233741/http://www.bendbulletin.com/entertainment/2536709-151/method-man-and-redman-hit-bend |url-status=live }}</ref> Redman has also confirmed work on ''Blackout! 3'' with Method Man with recording starting summer 2012, however, recording was pushed back to late 2014. ''Mudface'' was released on November 13, 2015,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://2dopeboyz.com/2015/11/12/redman-mudface-stream/|title=Redman Drops New Album, 'Mudface'|website=2dopeboyz.com|access-date=October 3, 2019|archive-date=August 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806201058/https://2dopeboyz.com/2015/11/12/redman-mudface-stream/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.30855/title.redman-provides-muddy-waters-2-album-mixtape-update|title=Redman Provides "Muddy Waters 2" Album, Mixtape Update|date=September 29, 2014|work=HipHopDX|access-date=November 19, 2015}}</ref> with ''Blackout! 3'' coming out after, and Method Man's long-awaited mixtape and fifth solo album directly following these projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/21357-method-man-talks-upcoming-projects-on-reddit-ama-news|title=Method Man Talks Upcoming Projects On Reddit AMA|first=Lloyd|last=Jaffe|date=July 4, 2014|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=November 19, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924053656/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/method-man-talks-upcoming-projects-on-reddit-ama-news.11168.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Method Man and Redman are also slated to be working on a long-rumored sequel to their original stoner comedy, ''How High''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.columbusalive.com/content/blogs/thelatest/2014/11/redman-interview.html|title=Interview: Redman previews new "How High" movie sequel, upcoming albums|work=Columbus Alive|access-date=November 19, 2015|archive-date=November 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120000625/http://www.columbusalive.com/content/blogs/thelatest/2014/11/redman-interview.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> An EP called '[[3 Joints]]' was released on his Gilla House label in 2020, as further work on other albums continues.

In 2021, together with producer Chris Pinset, Redman has released [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=922opSdN-HU "80 Barz"] music video that quickly gained almost 3,000,000 views on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Redman tears down the microphone with "80 Barz" |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-04-21/55171/redman-tears-down-the-microphone-with-80-barz/ |access-date=2023-09-03 |website=REVOLT |language=en-US}}</ref>

On October 7, 2024, Redman shared a cover image to ''Muddy Waters Too'' on his social media,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://x.com/therealredman/status/1843478343813083619 | title=Redman (@therealredman) on X | work=X (formerly Twitter) | access-date=October 8, 2024 | archive-date=October 8, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008151811/https://x.com/therealredman/status/1843478343813083619 | url-status=live }}</ref> hinting at a sequel to his acclaimed album ''[[Muddy Waters (album)|Muddy Waters]]''. The album was officially released on December 24, 2024.

==Other ventures==

===Acting=== [[File:Redman (rapper) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Redman in 2006]] In 2001, Redman co-starred with Method Man in the [[stoner film|stoner comedy]] film ''[[How High]]'', which featured the pair playing two marijuana-addled students attempting to survive at Harvard.

Redman played a major role in the horror film ''[[Seed of Chucky]]''.

Method Man and Redman also appear in ''[[Def Jam Vendetta]]'', ''[[Def Jam: Fight for NY]]'' and ''[[Def Jam: Icon]]'' video games, often as tag team partners, and briefly had their own television sitcom, ''[[Method & Red]]'', on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] during the 2003–2004 season.

In the music video for [[the Offspring]]'s single "[[Original Prankster]]", Redman plays the part of the "conscience", telling the "Original Prankster" what pranks to pull.

In 2004, Redman again co-starred with Method Man in the [[Nickelodeon]] cartoon, ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'', in ''[[School's Out! The Musical]]'', rapping the "Pixes Rap".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457343/|title="The Fairly OddParents" School's Out! The Musical (TV Episode 2005)|author=redastra2000|date=July 24, 2006|work=IMDb|access-date=November 19, 2015|archive-date=November 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104234840/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457343/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Fashion=== In April 2015, Redman released a collaboration with New York-based streetwear brand Mighty Healthy. The [[420 (cannabis culture)|420]]-themed collection includes jerseys, T-shirts, hats, and other items with [[cannabis]]-related graphics.

===Hosting=== In August 2017, it was announced that Redman would host the first season of [[VH1]]'s ''[[Scared Famous (TV series)|Scared Famous]]'', which premiered on October 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Bellino|first1=Damian|title=VH1 Announces Scared Famous Starring Tiffany Pollard, Drita D'Avanzo, Alaska Thunderf-uck, and More!|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/6iygcw/scared-famous-tiffany-pollard-erica-mena-drita-davanzo-alaska|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421160904/https://www.vh1.com/news/6iygcw/scared-famous-tiffany-pollard-erica-mena-drita-davanzo-alaska|url-status=live|archive-date=April 21, 2023|website=VH1 News|publisher=Viacom International|access-date=November 9, 2017}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Redman was born in [[Newark, New Jersey]], to Darlene and Eddie Noble. His sister Rosalyn Noble is a rapper known as Roz. She has appeared on several Redman songs over the years.<ref name="allmusic"/> He is a cousin of rapper [[Tame One]].

In 2001, Redman appeared on an episode of ''[[MTV Cribs]]'' and showcased his [[Staten Island]] home which, in contrast to the luxurious homes usually featured in the series, was described by ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' magazine as "small and grimey". Speaking to ''Fresh Pair'', Redman explained that MTV had already picked out a few houses for him to make his appearance in, but Redman did not want to appear fake, and insisted the episode be aired at his actual residence. The TV crew had to be reduced to two people because that was the only number of people that could fit in his house.<ref name="cribs">{{cite web|url=https://hiphophero.com/the-real-story-behind-redman-and-his-mtv-cribs/|title=The real story behind Redman and his MTV Cribs|first=Isaac|last=Semple|date=December 2, 2022|website=hiphophero.com|access-date=June 6, 2023|archive-date=June 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606202543/https://hiphophero.com/the-real-story-behind-redman-and-his-mtv-cribs/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The episode, which featured the crew having to pinch two wires together because the house lacked a [[doorbell]], and a cameo by Redman's cousin Mr. Cream (formerly known as Sugar Bear) sleeping on the floor in a comforter, has become "the most infamous, most cited" episode of the show according to MTV VP of programming Nina L. Diaz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/inside-the-redman-mtv-cribs-episode-an-oral-history?linkId=14034127|title=An Oral History of Redman's Notorious MTV Cribs Episode|first=Chris|last=Faraone|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=August 17, 2018|archive-date=August 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817230029/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/inside-the-redman-mtv-cribs-episode-an-oral-history?linkId=14034127|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/redman-mtv-cribs-episode-oral-history-6560667/|title=Redman Remembers His Legendary 'MTV Cribs' Episode in New Oral History|work=billboard.com|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=February 18, 2017|archive-date=April 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426133310/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/redman-mtv-cribs-episode-oral-history-6560667/|url-status=live}}</ref> According to a 2017 interview, Redman still lived in the property and was quoted as saying "It's real small. Two bedrooms. [...] I wouldn't know what to do with a big house".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/redman-still-lives-mtv-cribs-house-staten-island/|title=Redman Still Lives in his 'MTV Cribs' House in Staten Island|work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]|first=Lindsey|last=India|date=October 24, 2017|access-date=January 10, 2021|archive-date=February 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212022101/https://www.xxlmag.com/redman-still-lives-mtv-cribs-house-staten-island/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Redman began boarding his four-month-old [[pit bull terrier]] [[Daddy (dog)|Daddy]] with dog trainer [[Cesar Millan]], with Daddy ultimately becoming Millan's "right-hand-man" on his TV show ''[[Dog Whisperer|The Dog Whisperer]]''.<ref name="memoriam">{{cite web|url=http://www.cesarsway.com/news/daddy-memoriam|title=In Memoriam: Daddy the Pit Bull|access-date=February 21, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223051849/http://www.cesarsway.com/news/daddy-memoriam|archive-date=February 23, 2010}}</ref>

==Discography== {{Main|Redman discography}} {{Further|Method Man & Redman discography}}

'''Studio albums''' * ''[[Whut? Thee Album]]'' (1992) * ''[[Dare Iz a Darkside]]'' (1994) * ''[[Muddy Waters (album)|Muddy Waters]]'' (1996) * ''[[Doc's da Name 2000]]'' (1998) * ''[[Malpractice (Redman album)|Malpractice]]'' (2001) * ''[[Red Gone Wild: Thee Album]]'' (2007) * ''[[Reggie (album)|Reggie]]'' (2010) * ''[[Mudface (Redman album)|Mudface]]'' (2015) * ''[[Muddy Waters Too]]'' (2024)

'''Collaboration albums''' * ''[[El Niño (Def Squad album)|El Niño]]'' <small>(with [[Def Squad]])</small> (1998) * ''[[Blackout! (Method Man & Redman album)|Blackout!]]'' <small>(with [[Method Man]])</small> (1999) * ''[[How High (soundtrack)|How High]]'' <small>(with Method Man)</small> (2001) * ''[[Blackout! 2]]'' <small>(with Method Man)</small> (2009)

==Filmography==

===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1998 | ''Ride'' | Himself | |- |rowspan=2| 1999 | ''Colorz of Rage'' | Trevor | |- | ''P.I.G.S.'' | Pan-Handling Nun II | Short |- | 2000 | ''[[Boricua's Bond]]'' | - | |- |rowspan=2| 2001 | ''Statistic: The Movie'' | Limpin' Lenny | Video |- | ''[[How High]]'' | Jamal King | |- |rowspan=2| 2003 | ''Thaddeus Fights the Power!'' | Himself | |- | ''[[Scary Movie 3]]'' | Himself | |- | 2004 | ''[[Seed of Chucky]]'' | Himself | |- | 2015 | ''Dark'' | Marco | |- | 2019 | ''[[Jay and Silent Bob Reboot]]'' | Himself |- | 2021 | ''A Hip Hop Family Christmas'' | Donnell Nixon | TV movie |- | 2022 | ''Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding'' | Donnell Nixon | TV movie |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |rowspan=2| 1992 | ''[[In Living Color]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Rodney King and Reginald Denny Speak Out" |- | ''The Uptown Comedy Club'' | Himself | Episode: "Episode 1.9" |- | 1993 | ''[[Soul Train]]'' | Himself | Episode: "AZ-1/Tene Williams/Redman" |- | 1996 | ''[[Soul Train]]'' | Himself | Episode: "PM Dawn/Erick Sermon feat. Aaron Hall & Keith Murray/LBC Crew" |- | 1997 | ''[[Beavis and Butt-Head]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Beavis and Butt-Head Do Thanksgiving" |- |rowspan=2| 2000 | ''[[Showtime at the Apollo]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Rah Digga feat. Busta Rhymes/Method Man/Redman" |- | ''[[The Jamie Foxx Show]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Jamie in the Middle" |- |rowspan=2| 2001 | ''[[MADtv]]'' | Sam Boogie | Episode: "Episode 7.9" |- | ''[[MTV Cribs]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Redman's Staten Island 'De La Casa'" |- |rowspan=3| 2003 | ''[[Doggy Fizzle Televizzle]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Episode 1.3" |- | ''[[Showtime at the Apollo]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Erick Sermon feat. Redman & Keith Murray/Staceyann Chin/Stephanie Mills" |- | ''[[Chappelle's Show]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Great Moments In Hookup History & Ask A Black Dude" |- | 2004 | ''[[Method & Red]]'' | Himself | Main Cast |- |rowspan=2|2005 | ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]'' | Rapping Sanderson Pixie (voice) | Episode: "School's Out! The Musical" |- | ''[[Trippin' (American TV series)|Trippin']]'' | Himself | Episode: "Nepal" & "Bhutan" |- |rowspan=2| 2007 | ''[[Celebrity Rap Superstar]]'' | Himself/Mentor | Main Mentor |- | ''[[Wild 'N Out]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Redman" |- | 2013 | ''[[Unsung (TV series)|Unsung]]'' | Himself | Episode: "EPMD" |- | 2017 | ''[[Scared Famous (TV series)|Scared Famous]]'' | Himself/Host | Main Host |- | 2021–22 | ''[[Power Book II: Ghost]]'' | Theo Rollins | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |- | 2024 | ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' | Himself | Episode: "Ayo Edebiri/Jennifer Lopez" |}

===Music videos=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Song ! Artist |- |rowspan=2| 1992 | "[[Scenario (song)|Scenario]]" | [[A Tribe Called Quest]] featuring [[Leaders of the New School]] |- | "[[Crossover (song)|Crossover]]" | [[EPMD]] |- | 1993 | "[[Down with the King (song)|Down with the King]]" | [[Run-DMC]] featuring [[Pete Rock & CL Smooth]] |- | 1996 | "[[Shadowboxin']]" | [[GZA]] featuring [[Method Man]] |- | 1997 | "A Friend" | [[KRS-One]] |- | 1999 | "[[N 2 Gether Now]]" | [[Limp Bizkit]] featuring [[Method Man]] |- |rowspan=3| 2000 | "[[Thong Song]]" | [[Sisqó]] |- | "[[No Matter What They Say]]" | [[Lil' Kim]] |- | "[[Original Prankster]]" | [[The Offspring]] |- | 2001 | "[[Feelin' on Yo Booty]]" | [[R. Kelly]] |- | 2012 | "[[Till I Die (Chris Brown song)|Till I Die]]" | [[Chris Brown]] featuring [[Big Sean]] and [[Wiz Khalifa]] |- | 2023 | "[[Pack a Lunch]]" | [[Prof (rapper)|Prof]] featuring Redman |}

===Video games=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 1997 | ''VNC: Virtual Nightclub'' | Himself | |- | 2000 | ''[[NBA 2K1]]'' | Himself | Hidden Player |- | 2003 | ''[[Def Jam Vendetta]]'' | Himself | |- | 2004 | ''[[Def Jam: Fight for NY]]'' | Doc | |- |rowspan=2| 2005 | ''[[True Crime: New York City]]'' | Himself | Hidden Player |- | ''[[NBA 2K6]]'' | Himself | Hidden Player |- | 2006 | ''[[Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover]]'' | Himself | |- | 2007 | ''[[Def Jam: Icon]]'' | Himself | |}

===Documentary=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title |- | 1993 | ''The Voice of a Nation'' |- | 1995 | ''Eyes on Hip Hop'' |- | 1997 | ''Rhyme & Reason'' |- | 1999 | ''Survival of the Illest: Live from 125'' |- | 2000 | ''[[Backstage (2000 film)|Backstage]]'' |- |rowspan=2| 2002 | ''Street Dreams'' |- | ''Hip Hop VIPs'' |- | 2003 | ''Rap Flies Vol. 1'' |- |rowspan=2| 2004 | ''Money Train and Thenkman a German Hip Hop Summer'' |- | ''[[Beef II]]'' |- |rowspan=3| 2005 | ''The Strip Game'' |- | ''Hip Hop Honeys Las Vegas'' |- | ''[[Beef III]]'' |- | 2006 | ''[[Rock the Bells]]'' |- |rowspan=2| 2008 | ''Street Bangaz'' |- | ''Big Pun The Legacy'' |- |rowspan=2| 2012 | ''[[Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap]]'' |- | ''True Crime: The Movie'' |- |rowspan=2| 2015 | ''The Secret to Ballin'' |- | ''Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives'' |- | 2019 | ''Can't Forget New Jersey'' |}

==Awards and nominations== Redman has been winner for one [[MOBO Awards]]: * [[MOBO Awards]] ** 2003, Best Video "Dirrty" w/ <small>Christina Aguilera</small> (winner) Redman has been nominated for two [[Grammy Awards|Grammys]]: * [[Grammy Awards]] ** 2003, Best Pop Collaboration w/ Vocals "Dirrty" w/ <small>Christina Aguilera</small> (nominated) ** 2001, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group "Ooh" w/ <small>De La Soul</small> (nominated)

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20070707233826/http://www.defjam.com/site/artist_home.php?artist_id=192 Official Redman Site – Def Jam Records] * {{IMDb name|0714983|Redman}} * {{afdb name|55356|Redman}} * [http://www.goldeneravideos.com/artists/redman Redman Music Videos]

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