The Evolution Of Ghostface Killah

The highlights of Pretty Toney's career, as he turns 44.

Relationship Expert - Far too many rappers can be accused of not rapping their age, but Ghost has always stood out for his grown-man hip hop. His eighth album, for example, Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City (released in 2009), is a concept album inspired by R&B on which Ghost lyrically explores all aspects of grown-up love — from makeups to breakups, and even dealing with the kids.This could have even been the soundtrack to Couples Therapy.(Photo: Def Jam Recordings)
Ghostface Killah: May 9 - The Wu-Tang Clan rapper celebrates his 44th birthday. (Photo: Matt Kent/Redferns via Getty Images)
Wu Block Era - In November 2012, Ghostface and Sheek Louch unleashed their Wu Block collective, which also included appearances from both of their respective groups, The LOX and Wu-Tang. Another example of lyricism at its finest — it's rare for two members from two separate groups to form a chemistry so tight.(Photo: Johnny Nghostunez/WireImage)
A Reality Star Is Born  - Ghostface Killah showed just how cold he could be when he appeared this year on season four of Vh-1's Couples Therapy. Big Ghost had the Internet going nuts with his antics as he confirmed that he was in a relationship with two women, Latrice and Kelsey, at the same d--n time.(Photo: VH1)Once Upon A Time... - These days, Ghost continues to tour, and he can be heard letting loose alongside Cher (yes, that Cher) in the only clip of a secret Wu-Tang album that has been revealed, so far.The Clan recorded The Wu — Once Upon A Time in Shaolin... without any fans or industry insiders knowing, over the past six years, and will release only one copy for purchase when they tour it via live listening sessions at museums, galleries and more prestigious art exhibit spaces.Not a bad journey for the man who worked his way up out of Stapleton Projects.(Photo: Winston Burris/WENN.com)

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When In Rome - Ghostface Killah diversified his acting portfolio in the 2010 romantic comedy When In Rome. Pretty Toney played a DJ in the film, which starred Kristen Bell and Danny DeVito and also featured Shaquille O'Neal.(Photo: Matt Kent/Redferns via Getty Images)

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