Keak da Sneak Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Albums, Songs

Charles Kente Williams also known as Keak da Sneak is a talented American rapper, songwriter, and pioneer in the hyphy movement, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and scratchy rapping style.

He coined the term “hyphy” in 1994, which became a major cultural force in Bay Area hip-hop, blending energetic beats with street energy. His music has made him a respected figure in West Coast rap, with strong influence on the underground and mainstream scenes.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Charles Kente Williams
• Stage Name: Keak da Sneak
• Born: October 21, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Brewton, Alabama, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bowens
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Dee Bowens
• Children: Four
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $400,000 to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Keak da Sneak is a talented rapper and songwriter. He was born on October 21, 1977, in Brewton, Alabama. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bowens, he moved to Oakland, California, as a newborn. He grew up in a supportive but challenging environment, attending Allendale Elementary School where he first gained popularity through talent shows and performances.

He continued at Bret Harte Junior High, meeting collaborator Agerman through theatre classes. His ethnicity is African-American, and his religion is not publicly detailed.

From a young age, he showed strong interest in music and rap. He formed Dual Committee at age 15 with Agerman, recording early tracks that appeared on C-BO‘s 1994 EP The Autopsy. Details about higher education are limited, as he focused on music during his teenage years.

Career

Keak da Sneak started his professional journey in the early 1990s with Dual Committee. He later joined 3X Krazy with B.A. and Agerman, releasing EPs like Sick-O (1995) and albums such as Stackin’ Chips (1997) and Immortalized. He transitioned to solo work, signing with Moe Doe Records and gaining radio play on KMEL.

His mainstream breakthrough came with Super Hyphy in 2004, followed by major collaborations like Tell Me When to Go with E-40 in 2006, which helped spread the hyphy movement nationally. He has released nearly 20 solo albums, including Sneakacydal (1999), Hi-Tek (2001), Deified (2008), and Gorilla (2020), plus numerous mixtapes and features with artists like E-40, Tech N9ne, and Mistah F.A.B. His gritty, energetic style has kept him relevant in the Bay Area rap scene.

Awards and Nominations

• Platinum and gold certifications for singles like Super Hyphy and Tell Me When to Go

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Keak da Sneak
• YouTube Handle: Keak da Sneak

Personal Life

Keak da Sneak, 48, is a talented rapper and songwriter. He married Dee Bowens on February 14, 2004. The couple separated for some time but reconnected before he was shot nine times in August 2017. They have four children and keep family matters private.

In January 2019, he was shot eight times during a trial, which left him paralysed and using a wheelchair. He has focused on recovery and music since then. He stands at an average height and values his Oakland roots and community.

Net Worth

Keak da Sneak is a talented rapper and songwriter. Net worth is estimated at $400,000 to $2 million USD. His income comes from album sales, streaming royalties, live performances, collaborations, and contributions to the hyphy movement over many years.

Discography

• Sneakacydal (1999)
• Hi-Tek (2001)
• Retaliation (2002)
• The Farm Boyz (2002)
• Counting Other Peoples Money (2003)
• Keak da Sneak (2004)
• Town Business (2005)
• Thizz Iz Allndadoe (2006)
• Deified (2008)
• Mobb Boss (2010)
• Keak Hendrix (2011)
• Withdrawl (2017)
• Gorilla (2020)
• Stackin’ Chips (with 3X Krazy, 1997)
• Sick-O (EP with 3X Krazy, 1995)
• Dual Committee (with Dual Committee, 2000)