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Born on June 5, 1976 in Syosset, New York, United States, Aesop Rock is a rapper, musician and singer. Aesop Rock is 50 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Northport High School and Boston University. Credited works include Music for Earthworms, Float and Labor Days.
My Take
Aesop Rock is the rapper I point to when people claim hip-hop is simple. Famously analyzed as having one of the largest vocabularies in rap, this Boston University art graduate writes verses so dense they reward repeat listening like layered poetry. Records like Labor Days and None Shall Pass aren't built for instant gratification, and that's precisely their value. He emerged from the late-90s underground and never chased mainstream gloss, choosing instead to carve out a singular, almost cryptic world of his own. I respect the craftsman's stubbornness: he'd rather be deeply understood by some than briefly liked by everyone.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aesop Rock
- Name (Japanese)
- エイソップ・ロック
- Reading
- えいそっぷ・ろっく
- Born
- June 5, 1976 (age 50)
- Origin
- Syosset, New York, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / musician / singer / record producer / composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Northport High School
- University
- Boston University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Music for Earthworms |
| Notable work | Float |
| Notable work | Labor Days |
| Notable work | Bazooka Tooth |
| Notable work | None Shall Pass |
| Notable work | Skelethon |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://aesoprock.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aesoprockwins/
- Xhttps://x.com/AesopRockWins
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesop%20Rock
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q381883
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aesop Rock born?
Aesop Rock was born on June 5, 1976 and is 50 years old.
Where is Aesop Rock from?
Aesop Rock is from Syosset, New York, United States.
What does Aesop Rock do?
Aesop Rock works as rapper, musician, singer, record producer, composer.
Where did Aesop Rock study?
Aesop Rock attended Boston University.
What is Aesop Rock known for?
Aesop Rock's notable works include Music for Earthworms, Float, Labor Days.
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