Phife Dawg

Biography

Malik Izaak Taylor, known as Phife Dawg, was an American rapper and member of A Tribe Called Quest. Born in Queens, New York City, he stood at just 5 feet 3 inches tall but left a lasting impact on hip-hop with his unique style. Raised by Trinidadian immigrant parents, Phife's musical talents were discovered at two years old when he met Q-Tip, and he went on to collaborate with the group that would become one of the most influential in hip-hop history.