The 45 King
Known For
Acting
Born
October 16, 1961
Died
October 19, 2023 (aged 62)
Birthplace
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Biography
The 45 King, who was born Mark Howard James, was a pioneer in the 1980s New York hip-hop scene and worked with early rap stars like the Funky 4. His pseudonym, the 45 King, came from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records.
