Saul Williams
- Type: Rapper/MC
- Country: United States
- Born: February 29, 1972 in Newburgh, New York, United States
- Active: 1972 - Present
Biography
Saul Williams is an American rapper, singer, poet, and actor known for his unique blend of poetry and alternative hip-hop. Born February 29, 1972, he first gained wide acclaim for co-writing and starring in the 1998 film 'Slam'. His musical career is marked by a fusion of genres, from the rock-oriented 'Amethyst Rock Star' to the industrial sounds of 'The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!', which was produced by *Trent Reznor* of *Nine Inch Nails*. A graduate of Morehouse College and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Williams is a pivotal figure in the slam poetry movement and has released albums on labels like #Fader Label# and #Big Dada#.
Genres
Saul Williams Discography
- Penny for a Thought / Purple Pigeons (2000) - Single - rated 3.83/5
- Amethyst Rock Star (2001) - Album - rated 3.96/5
- Saul Williams (2004) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust! (2007) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- MartyrLoserKing (2016) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- Leap Life (2026) - Album - rated 3.62/5