[4] He is a member of Dilated Peoples alongside Evidence and DJ Babu.

[5] His mother was a half Korean adoptee who was born in Korea during the Korean War and came to the United States at an early age.

[6] Rakaa released the solo debut album, Crown of Thorns, on Decon in 2010.

[7] It featured vocal contributions from Aloe Blacc, KRS-One, Chali 2na, Evidence, and Fashawn.

[8] It was produced by Exile, DJ Babu, Oh No, El-P, and The Alchemist.