Biography
Charles Toby Bowens (born May 9, 1977), commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" back in 1994. He is also notable for popularizing the style of wearing clothing from second hand clothing stores with a mix of expensive 59Fifty hats and bling.