Kool Moe Dee

Mohandas Dewese, recognized by his stage name Kool Moe Dee, was born on August 8, 1962. He is a distinguished American rapper, songwriter, actor, and a proud alumnus of SUNY Old Westbury, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Kool Moe Dee is celebrated not only for his musical talent but also as a Grammy Award-winning artist, having received two nominations throughout his career.

Emerging in the 1980s, he was a key figure in the hip hop genre as a member of the influential group Treacherous Three. He later transitioned into a successful solo career, releasing a total of seven studio albums, including five as a solo artist, with his final album to date, "Interlude," released in 1994.

Kool Moe Dee's unique fast-paced and aggressive rap style has left a significant mark on the hip hop landscape, inspiring a generation of artists such as Big Daddy Kane, the Beastie Boys, KRS-One, Rakim, and Tupac Shakur, among others. His notable tracks include classics like "Go See the Doctor," "Wild Wild West," and "How Ya Like Me Now."

In recognition of his contributions to music, Kool Moe Dee was honored as the 33rd greatest MC by About.com in their list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time, spanning from 1987 to 2007.