Jesse Bonds Weaver Jr. (born June 22, 1962), better known by the stage name Schoolly D, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [1] [2]

Oct 5, 2023 · Ahead of his Philly Music Festival show, Schoolly D recently sat down with Philadelphia Magazine to touch on his illustrious career. Specifically, how he built upon Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five's "The Message" to give birth to what we know recognize as the gangster rap genre.

Oct 4, 2023 · We talk to Philly rap legend Schoolly D about today's rappers, cheesesteak battles, and opening for James Brown.

Signifying Rapper Lyrics: Yeah, what's up, what's goin on? / Before we start this next record / I gotta put my shades on / So I can feel cool / Remember that law / When you have to put your...

Smoke Some Kill is the third album by rapper Schoolly D. The album was released in 1988 for Jive Records and was produced by Schoolly D.

Jesse B. Weaver Jr., better known by his stage name Schoolly D, is a renowned American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on June 22, 1962, Schoolly D is widely regarded as one of...

Mar 18, 2025 · Known as one of the forefathers of gangsta rap, Schoolly D put Philadelphia on the map in 1985 with his hit, "P.S.K. (What Does It Mean?)".

Mar 6, 2024 · Philadelphia MC, Schoolly D, is the Godfather of Gangster Rap. We explore his early career, and how he overcame so many non-believers.

Dec 6, 2018 · Jesse Bonds Weaver Jr. aka Schooly D from his stage name is an American singer and rapper who was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born on June 22, 1962. He joined a team with DJ Code Money in the mid-1980s.

Schoolly D, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 29,663 likes · 1 talking about this. The original gangster rapper and creator of the classics "PSK", "Gucci Time", "Saturday Night" and more! New album "Cuz...