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Where is Kool Moe Dee now? Is Kool Moe Dee still alive?

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Olivia House

Published Feb 19, 2026

Kool Moe Dee now lives in his private home in Manhattan, with his family and friends.

Is Kool Moe Dee still alive?

Kool Moe Dee is still alive.

Kool Moe Dee Music Career

Kool Moe Dee’s career in the world of hip-hop has been both pioneering and influential.

Kool Moe Dee began his musical journey as a member of the hip-hop group Treacherous Three in the late 1970s.

The group, also consisting of Special K and L.A. Sunshine, was known for their innovative rap styles and early contributions to the hip-hop genre.

Kool Moe Dee later ventured into a successful solo career. His self-titled debut album, “Kool Moe Dee,” was released in 1986 and featured tracks like “Go See the Doctor.”

However, it was his second album, “How Ya Like Me Now,” released in 1987, that catapulted him to mainstream success.

Kool Moe Dee is perhaps best known for engaging in rap battles and lyrical rivalries, notably with LL Cool J.

He is often credited with pioneering intricate rhyme schemes and lyrical techniques in rap music. His approach to storytelling and wordplay set a standard for subsequent generations of rappers.

Along with “How Ya Like Me Now,” Kool Moe Dee had other successful tracks, including “Wild Wild West” and “I Go to Work.”

Kool Moe Dee released several albums during his career, including “Knowledge Is King” (1989) and “Funke, Funke Wisdom” (1991).