Waleed Shabazz (born August 3, 1975), better known by his stage name C-Rayz Walz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He has been a member of the collective Stronghold. Early life Waleed Shabazz was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. His father was a drug kingpin. When he was 2 years old, his father was murdered. He grew up listening to DJ Kool Herc, who is credited with originating hip hop music. In this environment, he developed a love of music and began freestyling with his friends for fun. In school, he had rap battles in the lunch room with his childhood friend Prodigy. Personal life Waleed Shabazz is currently incarcerated for Felony Rape, having plead guilty on January 30, 2023. Information relating to his arrest and current incarceration can be found using Criminal Justice Tracking Number: 69239936M, NYSID Number: 14882974Y, Arrest Number: B19649447. Career In 2003, C-Rayz Walz released a studio album, Ravipops (The Substance), on Definitive Jux. In 2005, he released another studio album, Year of the Beast, on the label. In 2007, he released a collaborative studio album with Sharkey, titled Monster Maker, on Babygrande Records. Discography Studio albums The Prelude (1999) Detonator Records Volume 1 (2001) Off the Radar (2003) Limelight (The Outroduction) (2003) Ravipops (The Substance) (2003) Year of the Beast (2005) 1975: Return of the Beast (2006) The Best of the Beast (2006) The Dropping (2006) Monster Maker (2007) Chorus Rhyme (2007) Freestyle vs. Written (2008) Almighty: Original S.I.N. (2008) Who the F%@k Are You? (2009) Naptown: The Broken Comb (2010) All Blvck Everything: The Prelude (2011) Year of the Beatnikz (2011) The Code (2012) The Calendar (2012) St. Patrick Rayz: The Leper-Con (2013) Almighty: The Solar Facts (2013) Feel Me (2014) Compilation albums Singular Plurals (2002) Singular Plurals Vol. 2 (2005) Free Rayz Walz (2008) Beat the System (2010) Where the Walz Things Are (2010) I Am Numba Four (2011) EPs We Live: The Black Samurai (2004) Singles "Pots and Pans" (2001) "It's a Wrap" / "Peroxide" (2002) "The Essence" (2003) "Buck 80" / "Body You" (2003) "We Live" / "Protect My Family" (2004) "R'Thentic" / "Street Reppin'" (2005) "Dead Flowers" (2009) "Linsanity" (2012) Guest appearances Aesop Rock - "Bent Life" from Labor Days (2001) Cannibal Ox - "Battle for Asgard" from The Cold Vein (2001) El-P - "Blood" from Fantastic Damage (2002) Dutchmassive - "The Hook" from