The Evolution Of Ghostface Killah

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

The Legend Of Tony Starks - Ghostface Killah has been throwing lyrical darts for more than 20 years now and has claimed his spot as one of hip hop's dopest lyricists. Whether riding solo or as part of the Wu-Tang collective, Pretty Toney not only brings flash and style to the game but also always leaves jewels.Today (May 9), Big Ghost, aka Dennis Coles, turns 44. Read on as BET.com takes a look at some of the chambers he's unearthed with his impressive career.  ―Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Twin Towers - Raekwon and Ghostface struck gold on Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers) and their chemistry couldn't be denied. So, when Rae released his classic debut Only Built 4 Cuban Linx on Aug. 1, 1995, The Chef pulled Ghost to guest star on 15 of the album's 18 cuts. The platinum-selling release marked the duo as one of the best two-man rhyme squads ever, and they continue to rhyme together on their respective solo releases.(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)Ghostface Killah, Ironman Premium Collection - Wu-Tang alum Ghostface Killah is beloved for his Marcel- Duchamp-meets-Scorsese-meets-Donny-Hathaway approach to hardcore rhyming. Courtesy of music hub Get On Down, gift-givers can now dole out the newly released premium collection of his 1996 debut Ironman. Along with a 24-karat audiophile gold disc, listeners will get, among other items, a double vinyl full LP and a replica of the original retail poster. All that's missing are the blue and cream Wallabees.  (Photo: Razor Sharp/Epic Street/Sony Music)

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The Legend Of Tony Starks - Ghostface Killah has been throwing lyrical darts for more than 20 years now and has claimed his spot as one of hip hop's dopest lyricists. Whether riding solo or as part of the Wu-Tang collective, Pretty Toney not only brings flash and style to the game but also always leaves jewels.Today (May 9), Big Ghost, aka Dennis Coles, turns 44. Read on as BET.com takes a look at some of the chambers he's unearthed with his impressive career.  ―Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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