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Kamaal Ibn John Fareed “Q-Tip” Wiki Biography
Jonathan Davis was born on 10 April 1970 in Harlem, New York City USA, to a father from Montserrat and an African-American mother, he is a rapper, DJ and record producer far better known by his stage name, Q-Tip – from “A Tribe Called Quest”- who is hailed as one of the industry’s best.
So just how rich is Q-Tip? Authoritative sources estimate that as of mid-2016, he boasts a net worth of $8 million, accumulated during a career in the music industry which began in the late ’80s.
Q-Tip grew up in the St. Albans community of Queens, New York. Throughout his career, Q-Tip has gone by many names – converting to Islam in the mid-90s, he changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed, while his original stage nickname of MC Love Child gave way to Q-Tip at the suggestion of fellow hip hop artist Afrika Baby Bam of the hip-hop group “Jungle Brothers”. Q-Tip himself has been known to call himself “The Abstract”, and he released an album under that name in 2009 – “Kamaal/The Abstract”. By then, however, Q-Tip was already a world-famous celebrity and one of the best-known names in hip hop, so let’s take a step back and ask ourselves – how did he get there, and how did he build his considerable net worth?
By and large, Q-Tip can be said to have built both his wealth and name largely upon his exploits with the hip hop group “A Tribe Called Quest”. Q-Tip was one of the founding members, forming it together with childhood friends Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Phife Dawg and rapper Jarobi White in 1985. Initially a central part of the hip hop collective “The Native Tongues”, the group would go on to stand on its own several feet, releasing five albums and winning widespread critical acclaim as one of the most progressive and innovative rap groups of their time. Q-Tip himself earned worldwide fame as a lyricist and performer for his contributions to “A Tribe Called Quest”, and has often been called one of the most iconic pioneers of an alternative hip hop. Q-Tip’s time in the group certainly added a lot to his net worth, but the hip hop legend was not content to rest on his laurels even when the group disbanded in 1998 – beginning a successful career as a solo performer and releasing three albums of his own as well as collaborating with other stars like Kanye West and Jay-Z.
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best hip hop performers, Q-Tip has been awarded one Grammy and nominated for three more for his work. Together with fellow “A Tribe Called Quest” members Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Q-Tip has received worldwide acclaim as one of the most innovative contemporary hip hop performers, and he has found success in his solo career, as one – all triumphs and accolades that are reflected by Q-Tip’s net worth.
Q-Tip remains an active performer to this day, currently working on his fourth solo album, entitled “The Last Zulu”, as well as helping produce Kanye West’s upcoming 2014 album.
In his personal life, Q-Tip has been married to actress Michelle Daves since 1990.
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Kamaal Ibn John Fareed “Q-Tip” Quick Info
Full Name | Q-Tip |
Net Worth | $8 Million |
Date Of Birth | April 10, 1970 |
Place Of Birth | Harlem, New York City, NY |
Height | 6′ 0″ |
Profession | Rapper/hip-hop producer, musician |
Education | Murry Bergtraum High School, Murry Bergtraum High School |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Michele Daves (m. 1990) |
Siblings | Gwen Davis |
https://www.facebook.com/qtip | |
https://twitter.com/qtiptheabstract | |
https://www.instagram.com/qtiptheabstract/ | |
MySpace | https://myspace.com/qtip |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702580/ |
Allmusic | http://www.allmusic.com/artist/q-tip-mn0000376613 |
Awards | 2008 Nightlife Awards (Paper’s magazine) |
Record Labels | Jive, Groove Attack Records |
Albums | “The Last Zulu” (2016),”The Best of A Tribe Called Quest” (2008), “Amplified” (1999), “”The Love Movement” (1998), “Kamaal/The Abstract” (2009), “Midnight Marauders” (1993), “People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm” (1990) |
Music Groups | “A Tribe Called Quest” |
Nominations | “Top 25 Hip-Hop Producers”, “Top 50 MCs of Our Time” (About.com list #17, #38), “Top 50 Lyricists of All Time” (2012, The Source’s list, #20) |
Movies | Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, Holy Rollers, Cadillac Records, She Hate Me, Prison Song, Disappearing Acts, Love Goggles, Nuthin’ to Lose, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, Holy Rollers, Cadillac Records, She Hate Me, Prison Song, Disappearing Act… |
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed “Q-Tip” Important Facts
- Current legal name is Kamal Ibn John Fareed.
- In 2002, he recorded a second solo album titled “Kamaal the Abstract” that was never released.
- He is one-third of the mega hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, along with Phife Dawg and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed “Q-Tip” Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Strictly Come Dancing | 2016 | TV Series writer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Who’s Doing the Dishes? | 2016 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2014 – 2016 performer – 1 episode, 2014 | Soundtrack | ||
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | 2016 | writer: “Scenario” – as John William Davis | Soundtrack | |
Snooker Shoot-Out | 2016 | TV Series performer – 5 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Tu cara me suena | 2016 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Women’s FA Cup Final | 2015 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Voice | 2015 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Glastonbury 2015 | 2015 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Entourage | 2015 | writer: “Give Up The Goods Just Step” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Pitch Perfect 2 | 2015 | writer: “Scenario” – as Kamall Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Battlefield Hardline | 2015 | Video Game writer: “Lyrics To Go Dan The Automator Remix” – as John Davis | Soundtrack | |
Spy | 2015 | writer: “Go!” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Dope | 2015 | writer: “Buggin’ Out” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed / writer: “GO!” – as Q Tip / writer: “Scenario” – as Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad | Soundtrack | |
Fresh Dressed | 2015 | Documentary writer: “Scenario” – as Ali Shaheed Jones-Muhammad | Soundtrack | |
The Interview | 2014/II | writer: “A Milli” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Coronation Street | 2014 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
While We’re Young | 2014 | writer: “BUGGIN’ OUT” – as Jonathan Davis | Soundtrack | |
Rob the Mob | 2014 | writer: “Groove Is In The Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Hello Ladies | 2013 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
The Heat | 2013/I | writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” | Soundtrack | |
The Great Gatsby | 2013 | performer: “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody All We Got” / writer: “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody All We Got” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Teen Titans Go! | 2013 | TV Series performer: “Galvanize” | Soundtrack | |
VH1 Divas 2012 | 2012 | TV Movie writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” | Soundtrack | |
The X Factor | 2012 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Girls | 2012 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | 2012 | Documentary performer: “Vibrant Thing”, “Wild Hot”, “My Melody” / writer: “Steve Biko” / writer: “Vibrant Thing”, “Wild Hot” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2011 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Madden NFL 12 | 2011 | Video Game writer: “Award Tour” | Soundtrack | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2011 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
90210 | 2011 | TV Series 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
No Strings Attached | 2011/I | performer: “BANG BANG BANG” / writer: “BANG BANG BANG” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2010 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Late Show with David Letterman | TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2010 writer – 1 episode, 2010 | Soundtrack | ||
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2010 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Getaway | 2010 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
So You Think You Can Dance | 2010 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Notorious | 2009 | writer: “Gimme the Loot” | Soundtrack | |
Cadillac Records | 2008 | performer: “Evolution of a Man” | Soundtrack | |
Step Brothers | 2008 | performer: “Breathe and Stop” / writer: “Breathe and Stop” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | 2007 | writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
License to Wed | 2007 | writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
What Love Is | 2007 | writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” | Soundtrack | |
Cobras & Lagartos | 2006 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Take the Lead | 2006 | performer: “I Got Rhythm Take the Lead Remix”, “La Cumparsita Tango Remix” | Soundtrack | |
The Work of Director Mark Romanek | 2005 | Video documentary writer: “Got Til It’s Gone” | Soundtrack | |
Taxi | 2004/I | writer: “Pass the Courvoisier Part II” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
I Love the ’90s | 2004 | TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Chappelle’s Show | 2004 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Cheaper by the Dozen | 2003 | lyrics: “People Come Together” – as K. Fareed / writer: “People Come Together” – as K. Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Love Don’t Cost a Thing | 2003 | writer: “Pass the Courvoisier Part 2” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Bad Boys II | 2003 | writer: “Didn’t Mean” – as Kamaal Ibn Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Anne B. Real | 2003 | writer: “Phony Rappers” | Soundtrack | |
Janet Jackson: Live in Hawaii | 2002 | TV Special documentary writer: “Got ’til It’s Gone” – as Kamaal Ibn Fareed, uncredited | Soundtrack | |
On the Line | 2001 | writer: “If Everybody Looked the Same” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Max Keeble’s Big Move | 2001 | writer: “If Everybody Looked the Same” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Made | 2001 | writer: “Electric Relaxation” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Save the Last Dance | 2001 | as Kamaal Fareed, “You” / performer: “You” | Soundtrack | |
Miss Congeniality | 2000 | writer: “If Everybody Looked the Same” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Charlie’s Angels | 2000 | writer: “Groove Is In The Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Get Carter | 2000 | writer: “If Everybody Looked the Same” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
The Replacements | 2000 | writer: “If Everybody Looked The Same” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Gone in Sixty Seconds | 2000 | writer: “If Everybody Looked the Same” – as K. Fareed | Soundtrack | |
The Next Best Thing | 2000 | writer: “If Everybody Looked The Same” – as K. Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Boiler Room | 2000 | writer: “Award Tour” | Soundtrack | |
Down to You | 2000 | writer: “Groove Is In The Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Top of the Pops | 2000 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Skate and Destroy | 1999 | Video Game writer: “Award Tour” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Flava | 1999 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Lost & Found | 1999/I | writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Janet: The Velvet Rope | 1998 | TV Movie documentary writer: “Got ’til It’s Gone” – as Kamaal Ibn Fareed, uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Free Tibet | 1998 | Documentary writer: “Check the Rhime”, “Walk on the Wild Side” – as K. Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Can’t Hardly Wait | 1998 | writer: “Groove Is In The Heart” The Deee-Remix – as Kamal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Ride | 1998 | writer: “Never Say Goodbye” – as J. Davis | Soundtrack | |
Slam | 1998 | performer: “Hey” / writer: “Hey” – as K. Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Men in Black | 1997 | writer: “Same Ol’ Thing” – as Kamaal “Q-Tip” Fareed | Soundtrack | |
The Video Pool | 1996 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
High School High | 1996 | writer: “Peace, Prosperity & Paper” – as Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Get on the Bus | 1996 | writer: “The Remedy” | Soundtrack | |
When We Were Kings | 1996 | Documentary performer: “Rumble In The Jungle” | Soundtrack | |
Kids | 1995 | writer: “Crooklyn Instrumental” – as J. Davis / writer: “Oh My God Remix Version” – as John Davis | Soundtrack | |
Beverly Hills Cop III | 1994 | as J. Davis, “Leavin'” | Soundtrack | |
Hookers Hustlers Pimps and Their Johns | 1993 | Documentary writer: “Groove Is in the Heart” – as Kamaal Fareed | Soundtrack | |
Poetic Justice | 1993 | writer: “Bonita Applebum” – as John William Davis / writer: “Gangsta Bitch” – as J. Davis | Soundtrack | |
Mi vida loca | 1993 | writer: “If the Papes Come” – as J. Davis | Soundtrack | |
Holy Rollers | 2010 | Ephraim | Actor | |
Cadillac Records | 2008 | Hip Hop Artist | Actor | |
She Hate Me | 2004 | Vada Huff | Actor | |
Prison Song | 2001 | Elijah Dixon | Actor | |
Disappearing Acts | 2000 | TV Movie | Reggie Baptiste (as Kamaal Fareed) | Actor |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 2000 | TV Series | Teddy Bear / Roach | Actor |
Love Goggles | 1999 | Complex / Narrator | Actor | |
Poetic Justice | 1993 | Markell | Actor | |
Prison Song | 2001 | written by | Writer | |
The Hip Hop Project | 2006 | Documentary associate producer | Producer | |
Prison Song | 2001 | executive producer | Producer | |
A Tribe Called Quest: The Video Anthology | 2002 | Video | Himself | Self |
Through the Years of Hip Hop, Vol. 1: Graffiti | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself (segment “Buddy”) | Self |
Cypress Hill: Still Smokin’ | 2001 | Video documentary | Himself (segment “How I Could Just Kill a Man”) | Self |
The Lyricist Lounge Show | 2000 | TV Series | Himself (2000) | Self |
Beastie Boys: Video Anthology | 2000 | Video documentary | Himself (segment “Netty’s Girl”) | Self |
2000 MTV Movie Awards | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
MADtv | 2000 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Soul Train | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
The Chris Rock Show | 1999 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
MTV Video Music Awards 1999 | 1999 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
MTV Sports & Music Festival 2 | 1998 | TV Movie | Himself – Musical Performer | Self |
Janet: The Velvet Rope | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself – Special Guest | Self |
Free Tibet | 1998 | Documentary | Himself (A Tribe Called Quest) | Self |
28th NAACP Image Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Himself – Performer | Self |
MTV News: Year in Rock 1997 | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
Howard Stern | 1997 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Rhyme & Reason | 1997 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Unplugged | 1991 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Showtime at the Apollo | 1990 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Kurt Rosenwinkel Guitar Documentary | 2017 | Video documentary post-production | Self | |
The Survivor’s Guide to Prison | 2017 | Documentary post-production | Himself | Self |
Check the Rhyme | 2016 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Daily Show | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
CBS This Morning | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives | 2015 | Documentary | Self | |
Breaking a Monster | 2015 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Nas: Time Is Illmatic | 2014 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music | 2014 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
2012 BET Hip Hop Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | 2012 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
The Art of Blending | 2011/II | Short | Himself | Self |
The Art of Blending | 2011/I | Short | Himself | Self |
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest | 2011 | Documentary | Himself (as Kamaal Fareed) | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1999-2010 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Support / Himself – Musical Guest / Himself | Self |
Welcome to Blakroc | 2009 | Documentary | Self | |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | TV Series | Himself – Musical Guest | Self |
Unsung | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Tavis Smiley | 2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1994-2009 | TV Series | Himself / Himself – Musical Guest / Himself – A Tribe Called Quest | Self |
mtvU Woodie Awards 2008 | 2008 | TV Special | Himself – Performer | Self |
5th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Janet Jackson: 2008 Rock Witchu Tour | 2008 | Video documentary short | Self | |
mtvU Woodie Awards 2007 | 2007 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2007 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
4th Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself – Honoree | Self |
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Johnny Cash: God’s Gonna Cut You Down | 2006 | Video short | Himself | Self |
Richard Pryor: The Funniest Man Dead or Alive | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Himself | Self |
Fade to Black | 2004 | Documentary | Himself | Self |
Fahrenheit 9/11: A Movement in Time | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself | Self |
From Janet. To Damita Jo: The Videos | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself (segment “Got ‘Til It’s Gone”) | Self |
Chappelle’s Show | 2004 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Hip Hop Babylon 2 | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Host | Self |
Lyricist Lounge: Hip Hop Video Classics | 2003 | Video | Himself (as A Tribe Called Quest) | Self |
Death of a Dynasty | 2003 | Himself (uncredited) | Self | |
Nigger or Not? | 2003 | Documentary short | Himself | Self |
Soul Power! | 2013 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
The Work of Director Mark Romanek | 2005 | Video documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop | 2004 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Archive Footage |
Kamaal Ibn John Fareed “Q-Tip” Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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2016 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Dance Recording | Won | |
2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best R&B Performance | Won | |
2010 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album | For the album “The Renaissance.” | Won |
2016 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Dance Recording | Nominated | |
2014 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best R&B Performance | Nominated | |
2010 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album | For the album “The Renaissance.” | Nominated |