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E-40 was born on November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, California, United States and is credited as a rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur. That puts E-40 at 58 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Vallejo High School and Grambling State University.
My Take
E-40 is one of hip-hop's great survivors and inventors. Out of Vallejo, he co-founded The Click and built Sick Wid It Records, choosing ownership over chasing a major-label deal long before that was fashionable. Twenty-seven studio albums is a staggering output, but what fascinates me more is his linguistic influence. He coined slang that seeped into the wider culture, shaping how rap actually talks. That entrepreneurial instinct fused with relentless creativity is rare. I see him as a foundational Bay Area figure whose longevity is earned, not inherited, and whose fingerprints are all over modern rap vocabulary.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- E-40
- Name (Japanese)
- E-40
- Born
- November 15, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Vallejo, California, United States
- Occupation
- rapper / songwriter / entrepreneur / actor / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Vallejo High School
- University
- Grambling State University
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/e40/
- Xhttps://x.com/E40
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-40
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q162634
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 E-40 born?
Born November 15, 1967 (age 58).
Where is E-40 from?
E-40 is from Vallejo, California, United States.
What does E-40 do?
E-40 works as rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, musician.
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