WC (rapper)

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WC
WC in 1989
Background information
Birth name	William Lashawn Calhoun Jr.
Born	(1970-02-03) February 3, 1970 (age 54) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	West Coast hip hop G-funk gangsta rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper actor
Years active	1987–present
Labels	Lench Mob Payday FFRR Def Jam
Formerly of	Low Profile WC and the Maad Circle Westside Connection

William LaShawn Calhoun Jr. (born February 3, 1970), better known by his stage name WC (pronounced "dub-c"), is an American rapper and actor. He originally was a rapper in the group Low Profile and later formed his group WC and the Maad Circle, who first succeeded with the single "Ain't A Damn Thang Changed". He later started a solo career and has released four solo albums. He is also well known for being a member of the rap supergroup Westside Connection with West Coast rappers Ice Cube and Mack 10.