Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1969-07-05
- Born Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also Known As:
The RZA, Prince Rakeem, Bobby Steels, the Abbott, the Rzarector, Bobby Digital, Wu-Tang Clan, Robert Fitzgerald Diggs
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known as RZA, is an American rapper, record producer, composer, actor, and filmmaker. Born on July 5, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, he is best known as the de facto leader and producer of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. His innovative production style, characterized by soul samples, sparse beats, and a cinematic flair, has made him one of the most influential producers in the history of hip-hop.Beyond his work with Wu-Tang Clan and his solo career under the alter-ego Bobby Digital, RZA has built a significant presence in the world of film and television. He has composed scores for a number of films, most notably for Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004), and Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999). As an actor, he has appeared in movies like American Gangster (2007), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), and the action-thriller Nobody (2021), a role he is set to reprise in the 2025 sequel. He has also ventured into filmmaking, making his directorial debut with the martial arts film The Man with the Iron Fists (2012), which he also co-wrote and starred in. RZA's wide-ranging career showcases his talents as a multi-disciplinary artist, and his influence continues to resonate across music, film, and popular culture.
